Which is the main football championship in South Asia?
Which is the main football championship in South Asia?
SAFF Championship. The South Asian Football Federation Championship or SAFF Championship, officially called SAFF Suzuki Cup for sponsorship reasons (previously known as South Asian Association of Regional Co-operation Gold Cup and SAFF Gold Cup ), is the main association football competition of the men’s national football teams governed…
When did Afghanistan join the South Asian Football Federation?
Afghanistan joined SAFF in 2005 and left the association in 2015 to become a founding member of Central Asian Football Federation (CAFF). The South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Championship kicked off in Lahore in 1993, evolving out of its forerunner, the South Asian Association of Regional Co-operation (SAARC) Gold Cup.
Who are the countries in the SAFF Championship?
After a “hostile takeover” of the Pakistan Football Federation, Pakistan was suspended from any kind of association football and was banned from participating in the 2021 SAFF Championship The countries that currently compete in the tournaments are Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. It is held every two years.
Why was the SAFF Football Championship first postponed?
Since its inception, the biennial competition has developed into South Asia’s premier football tournament, promoting the regional development of the game. The SAFF Championship 2001 was first postponed from Oct/Nov 2001 to Jan/Feb 2002 due to the suspension of the Bangladeshi FA from FIFA; the tournament finally took place in 2003.
Where was the 2015 SAFF Football Championship held?
2015 SAFF Championship. The 2015 SAFF Championship (officially known as the SAFF Suzuki Cup 2015 for sponsorship reasons) was the 11th edition of the SAFF Championship, the biennial international men’s football championship of South Asia organized by SAFF. It is being held in India from 23 December 2015 to 3 January 2016.
Where was the 2015 Central Asian Football Championship held?
It is being held in India from 23 December 2015 to 3 January 2016. Heading into the tournament, Afghanistan were the defending champions of the tournament, with it also being the last time they can officially take part, as they have become members of the newly formed Central Asian Football Association.
Who was the winner of the 2015 AFC Asian Cup?
It was held in Australia from 9 to 31 January 2015. The tournament was won by Australia after defeating South Korea 2–1 in extra time in the final, thereby earning the right to participate in the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup, which was hosted by Russia.
