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 […]
South Asian Football Federation Unveils New Logo, Embracing Strength in Unity
18 Nov. 2025 | Dhaka The South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) proudly unveiled its new logo during the Executive Committee Meeting held at the federation’s headquarters in Dhaka. The unveiling was done by SAFF President Kazi Md. Salahuddin, marking a significant milestone in the federation’s journey toward modernizing its brand identity. “We are thrilled to unveil […]
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 […]
SAFF official website revamped
22 Sept. 2025 (Dhaka) Dear Readers/Visitors, Greetings from the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF)! As you are navigating the SAFF website, you will notice that it has been revamped. We want this website in line with the global trend of storytelling through visually engaging content. The goal of the SAFF’s refurbished official website is to […]
Five Clubs to Compete in Inaugural SAFF Women’s Club Championship
Press Release 19 September 2025 | Dhaka The South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) is set to host the first-ever SAFF Women’s Club Championship in Nepal from 5 to 20 December 2025. Five clubs will compete for regional glory in this landmark tournament: Narsin Sports Academy (Bangladesh) Transports United Ladies FC (Bhutan) East Bengal FC (India) […]
India crowned SAFF U19 Championship 2025 champions
18 May 2025 (Arunachal Pradesh, India) India’s U-19 men’s football team the SAFF U-19 Championship title in a thrilling finale held at the Golden Jubilee Stadium in Yupia, Arunachal Pradesh. The tournament, held from May 9 to 18, 2025, featured six teams from South Asia competing in a group and knockout format. Key Highlights: India […]