SAFF congress elects first female Executive Committee member
24 May 2025 | Kathmandu South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) President Kazi Md. Salahuddin hailed the unity of the member associations of SAFF and expressed the federation’s commitment to continue working for the growth of football in the region.
India crowned champions of SAFF U17 Women’s Championship 2025
Thimphu (31 August 2025) India’s U-17 women’s football team triumphed at the 2025 SAFF U-17 Women’s Championship, held from August 20 to 31 at the Changlimithang Stadium in Thimphu. The India team secured their third title in dominant fashion, winning five of six matches and scoring 30 goals while conceding only four. Key Highlights: India […]
Bangladesh clinch SAFF U-20 Women’s Championship 2025 title
Dhaka (21 July 2025) Bangladesh’s U-20 women’s football team delivered a flawless performance to win the 2025 SAFF U-20 Women’s Championship, held from July 11 to 21 at the Bashundhara Kings Arena and Sports Ground in Dhaka. The hosts emerged unbeaten champions, securing their fifth title with six consecutive wins in a double round-robin format. […]
SAFF Hosts First-Ever Competition Committee Meeting
Press Release 30 August 2025 | Thimphu The South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) successfully convened its first Competition Committee meeting in Thimphu, Bhutan, marking a significant milestone in the region’s football development efforts. Held in the picturesque capital of Bhutan, the meeting brought together all members of the competition committee. The committee discussed strategic planning […]
South Asia MC Conference & Workshop Concludes with Enthusiastic Participation
2 July 2025 (Kathmandu) The inaugural South Asia Match Commissioners Conference and Workshop concluded in Kathmandu on Wednesday, marked by enthusiastic participation and a strong commitment to advancing football development across the region. The event brought together current match commissioners from South Asia alongside aspiring ones, fostering a collaborative environment for sharing ideas, experiences, and […]
15th SAFF Championship to be staged in 2026
Press Release 24 April 2025 | Dhaka The South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) has remained steadfast in its mission to develop football across the South Asian region since its inception. Through organizing competitions across various categories and conducting educational programs to empower stakeholders, SAFF continues to demonstrate its unwavering commitment to the growth of our […]
Digital Media & LMO Seminar held
April 24 (Colombo) – The South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) organized a seminar for media officers from across the South Asian region, held in Colombo, Sri Lanka, from April 22 to 23, 2025. The two-day seminar featured sessions focused on media operations during competitions and the evolving role of digital media. These sessions were led by Mr. Nilanjan […]
SAFF Member Associations stand united for further development
Press Release 4 April 2025 | Colombo The South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) concluded its Extraordinary Congress 2025 in Colombo with a renewed commitment from all Member Associations to work collectively towards the development of football in the region. The congress, held on 4 April, was honored by the presence of AFC President Shaikh Salman […]
Kattel appointed General Secretary of SAFF
1 April 2025 (Dhaka) The South Asian Football Federation’s executive committee has appointed Mr. Purushottam Kattel as the General Secretary of the federation following the resignation of General Secretary Mr. Anwarul Huq. Mr. Huq, who held the position since 2015, resigned from the post citing his personal reasons. An expert in governance issue, Mr. Kattel […]