SAFF Championship 2013: Info

Background

The South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Championship kicked off in Kathmandu in 1997, evolving out of its Forerunner, the South Asian Association of Regional Cooperation (SAARC) Gold Cup.

Since its Inception, the biennial competition has developed into South Asia's premier football tournament, promoting the regional development of the game and providing plenty of exciting action and wonderful skills for fans to savour in one of the most populous areas of the world.

All eight SAFF members - Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka will take part in the 10th Edition of this event which will take place in Kathmandu from 31st Aug - 11th Sep 2013.

Roll of Honour

Year Winner
2011 India
2009 India
2008 Maldives
2005 India
2003 Bangladesh
1999 India
1997 India
1995 Sri Lanka
1993 India

Event Format

The 2013 edition of the SAFF Championship will see 8 teams divided into two (2) groups of four (4) for single round-robin play, with the top two teams in each group advancing to the semi-finals.

All matches will be played in Kathmandu, Nepal.

Event Date

31st Aug - 11th September 2013

Hosts

All Nepal Football Federation (ANFA) and South Asian Football Federation (SAFF)

Prize Money

Champions: US$50,000

Runner-up: US$25,000
Third/Fourth: US$10,000 each

Entries

Afghanistan

Bangladesh
Bhutan
India
Maldives
Nepal
Pakistan
Sri Lanka