Bangladesh Clinch SAFF U-20 Championship 2026 Title After Penalty Shootout Thriller
Malé, Maldives | April 3, 2026 Bangladesh emerged as champions of the SAFF U-20 Championship 2026, defeating arch-rivals India 4–3 in a dramatic penalty shootout after a goalless draw in regulation time. The final was held at the National Football Stadium in Malé. Final Match Summary Champions: Bangladesh U-20 Runners-up: India U-20 Score: 0–0 (Bangladesh […]
India clinch SAFF U19 Women’s Championship 2026 title
Pokhara | February 7, 2026 India produced a commanding performance to defeat defending champions Bangladesh 4–0 and lift the SAFF U‑19 Women’s Championship 2026 title at the Pokhara Stadium on Saturday. India seized control of the match from the outset, maintaining possession, stretching the Bangladeshi defence, and pressing aggressively. Their persistence paid off in the […]
Maldives Crowned Champions of the Inaugural 2026 SAFF Futsal Championship
Bangkok | 26 January 2026 Maldives claimed the title of the SAFF Futsal Championship 2026, the inaugural edition of South Asia’s premier futsal tournament, held from 14–26 January 2026 in Bangkok, Thailand. Hosted across two Bangkok venues, Nonthaburi Stadium and Hua Mak Indoor Stadium, the championship brought together all seven SAFF member nations: Maldives, India, […]
Bangladesh Crowned Champions of the Inaugural SAFF Women’s Futsal Championship 2026
Bangkok | 25 January 2026 Bangladesh won the title of the first SAFF Women’s Futsal Championship, the first-ever edition of the regional women’s futsal tournament. Held from 13–25 January 2026 across two venues in Bangkok, the championship marked a historic moment for women’s futsal in South Asia, culminating in Bangladesh’s triumphant rise as unbeaten champions. […]
SAFF holds Extraordinary Congress 2026
26 Jan. 2026 | Bangkok The South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) convened its Extraordinary Congress in Bangkok on 26 January 2026, during which the terms of the federation’s independent committees were renewed in view of the upcoming SAFF elections. The Congress approved the renewal of the Disciplinary and Ethics Committee, the Appeals Committee, and the […]
East Bengal Crowned Champions of SAFF Women’s Club Championship 2025
20 December 2025 | Kathmandu East Bengal FC scripted history by winning the inaugural SAFF Women’s Club Championship 2025 in Kathmandu, Nepal. The Moshal Girls delivered a flawless campaign, culminating in a 3–0 victory over APF FC in the final at Dasarath Stadium on 20 December. Tournament Highlights Undefeated Across Five Matches: 4 group-stage wins, […]
SAFF Social Responsibility Seminar Concludes with Renewed Commitment to Societal Betterment
2 December 2025 | Dhaka The SAFF Social Responsibility Seminar concluded in Dhaka on Monday with active participation from all seven member associations of the federation. During the seminar, each member association presented the progress made in their respective social responsibility initiatives and pledged to maintain the momentum in serving society through the power of […]
SAFF to Launch Inaugural Futsal Championship in January 2026
Press Release 5 October 2025 | Dhaka In a landmark move to promote futsal across South Asia, the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) is set to host its first-ever SAFF Futsal Championship for both men and women from January 13–26, 2026, in Thailand. The championship will be accompanied by capacity-building courses for coaches and referees, […]
India Clinches SAFF U-17 Championship Title
27 Sept. 2025 (Colombo) The Indian U-17 men’s national football team emerged victorious at the 2025 SAFF U-17 Championship, defeating Bangladesh in a dramatic final held at the Racecourse International Stadium in Colombo. The match ended 2-2 in regulation time, with India sealing the win 4-1 in a tense penalty shootout. Match Highlights: Early Breakthrough: […]
SAFF Hosts Marketing and Communications Committee Meeting
Press Release 26 September 2025 | Colombo The South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) convened its first-ever Marketing and Communications Committee meeting on the sidelines of the ongoing SAFF U-17 Championship 2025 in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Chaired by Committee Chairman Mr. Shaji Prabhakaran, the meeting focused on shaping the federation’s future marketing strategy, particularly for competitions […]