SAFF Club Championship Might Start from August 2014

South Asian Football Association which has been long planning the club tournament are now near to conclusion. SAFF decide to introduce new form of Championship after the success of country level matches. The 8 league winner of respective countries will participate in the championship which may probably start from August 2014. The decision has been made amid a meeting of the SAFF executive members at Hotel Annapurna, Kathmandu today. 

SAFF Executive Body Meeting

SAFF had been long talking about the tournament but due to less sponsorship offers and Indian club’s busy schedule, the novel tournament has not been implemented yet.

The tournament will certainly help to get the teams some more exposures and gift the enthusiasts fans some more Footballing actions.

The tournament will be held in central venue while the inaugural tournament might be played in neutral venue.

History of SAFF Championship:From SAARC Gold Cup to SAFF Championship

Also Known as the World cup of South Asia, the history of SAFF Championship dates back to 1993 AD when the four nations of South Asian Association for Regional Co-operation (SAARC) started a regional football tournament to strengthen football in the region. The first Championship was held in 1993 as the “South Asian Association of regional Co-operation” Gold Cup in Lahore, Pakistan. Only four nations India, Nepal, Sri Lanka participated along with the hosts Pakistan. The Trophy was won by India, stamping its position as the regional powerhouse.In 1995 the competition got another name “South Asian Gold Cup” which was held in Sri Lanka. Though six nations agreed to participate, Maldives later withdrew from the competition leaving only five teams, Bangladesh being the new one joining the nations from first edition. Hosts Sri Lanka won the Cup defeating India in the finals.

It was only after the next edition in 1997 that the championship got a new name, now called “South Asian Football Federation” championships. The first SAFF Cup was held in Kathmandu, Nepal. With Maldives joining, it saw six nations competing for the title.It was India once again winning back the championship lost two years earlier,reinstating itself as the region’s strongest team.

The second SAFF Championships were held in Goa in April 1999. With the same six nations participating, India defended its title beating Maldives in the finals.

Although SAFF decided to make it a biennial event, the following years saw some difficulties and the third edition could be held only in the year 2003, this time with all the eight nations from the region participating, Bhutan and Afghanistan making it for the first time. The hosts Bangladesh won the finals for the first time. It is the only time, India haven’t reached the finals till the present edition.

The fourth SAFF Championships were held in Karachi, Pakistan in 2005. Bangladesh and India played out the final in a repeat of the 1999 final.  India came out on top again, winning the title for the fourth time.

For the first time, the fifth edition of the Championship was held jointly by two nations, Sri Lanka and Maldives in 2008. Though scheduled for 2007, it had to be postponed for technical reasons.  In the finals, Maldives overcame tournament favorites and defending champions India, to lift the title.

The sixth SAFF Championship was initially to be hosted by India, but after a number of reasons, the tournament was hosted by Bangladesh in 2009. India was again in the finals, this time against a well-known opponent, Maldives. India went on to win the title in tie-breakers, winning the championship for a record fifth time. No other country has ever won the Championship more than once.

The seventh SAFF Championship was hosted by India in 2011. Originally scheduled to be hosted by Orissa, the venue was later switched to New Delhi. India rose up to the occasion once again, winning the tournament with an emphatic victory over Afghanistan, who were into the finals for the first time.

This time Nepal is hosting the Championship in Kathmandu with the great hope of overcoming the misery of the Previous Edition of the Tournaments. Nepal always known as one of the strongest team are lacking behind in the Tournament. We hope this time Nepal will end the tournament in winning note.

SAFF Championship 2013: Points Table of SAFF Championship 2013

Tenth Edition of SAFF Championship is going to be held in Nepal from 31st August to December 11. Eight South Asian Countries Nepal, Bangladesh , Bhutan, Afghanistan, India, Pakistan , Maldives and Srilanka are participating to win the Cup. All the Countries except Bhutan are equally favourable to win the Tournaments. Yours Favorite sports portal from Nepal www.anantasports.com will bring live and exclusive update of all the Matches of SAFF Championship 2013. Stay with us for the live and exclusive update of the Tournament. Here we are presenting the Poits Table of SAFF Championship 2013.

 Points Table will be updated after Every Days Match will be Over. You can Watch the Live stream of SAFF Championship 2013 In ESPN Here at

Nepal are the hosts of the tournament which will begin from 31 August in Kathmandu, Nepal. Two grounds, Halchowk stadium and Dasarath Rangashala will be used for the tournament.

Group A
Team           P  W  L  D   G    P

Nepal           3   2   0   1  +3    4

India            3   1   1   1    0    4
Pakistan      3   1   1   1    0    1
Bangladesh 3   0   1   2   -3    1

Group B
Team             P  W  L  D   G    P
Maldives       3   2   0   1  +16  7
Afghanistan  3   2   0   1   +5   7
Sri Lanka      3   1   2   0   -9    3
Bhutan         3   0   3   0  -12   0

Results:
31st August       2013   NEP      2-0         BAN
1st September  2013  IND        1-0          PAK
2nd September 2013 AFG       3-0          BHU
2nd September 2013 MAL      10-0        SL
3rd September 2013  BAN      1-1          IND
3rd September  2013 NEP      1-1          PAK
4th September  2013  AFG      3-2         SL
4th September 2013   MAL      8-2         BHU
5th September 2013  NEP       2-1         IND
5th September 2013  PAK       2-1         BAN
6th September 2013  MAL       0-0         AFG
6th September 2013  SL          5-2         BHU

SAFF Championship 2013: Pakistan to be the First Team to arrive Kathmandu

Pakistan National Football Team will be the First Team to arrive Nepal for SAFF Championship as they will arrive Nepal on August 24. While another South Asian Giant will arrive Kathmandu in 26th August and Minnows Bhutan on 27th August.While other South Asian Teams will Arrive on 29th August. ANFA has arranged the accommodation for the Participating Teams in two different Hotels of Kathmandu Everest Hotel and Grand Hotel.

Nepal is hosting the SAFF Championship from 31st August to 11 September where eight South asian Countries are Participating. Nepal is now in Kuwait for the Training Camp while Pakistan just returned from Afghanistan after defeated by host Afghanistan.

Stay with yours favorite Sports portal from Nepal to get the Live update and Live Streaming of SAFF Championship 2013.

SAFF championship 2013:Bhutan announced 22 men squad for SAFF Championship

Bhutanese Football Association announced 20 men squad for upcoming eighth SAFF championship which is going to be hosted by Nepal from 31st August to 11th September. The 20-men squad includes three goal keepers, six defenders , three strikers and eight Mid fielders. Bhutan is considered as the weakest team of the Tournament . 

Goalkeepers: Leki, Hem Lal, Migma Tshering.

Defenders: Pema Rinchen, Dawa Gyeltshen, Nim Sangay, Monach Gurung, Karan gurung, Pema.

Midfielders: Passang Tshering, Tshering Dorji, Thinley Dorji, Biran, Chencho, Ratu, Upay, Sonam Yeozer.

Forwards: Yeshey Dorji, Chencho Gyeltshen, Sonam tenzin.

The captain is not decided till now and the likely names to take the armband are Pema as he has been captaining Bhutan from past years.It is learned that they will be landing at TIA on 26th August. They will be playing their first match on 2nd September against Afghanistan.Bhutan is placed in Group B along with Afghanistan, Pakistan and Sri lanka.

King's Cup 2013 Bhutan:Manang Crowned King’s Cup Title – Defeats Yeedzin

The 2070 Gurkha cup champions mark second title of the season as they win abroad in Bhutan to be crowned as Kings cup champions.

Manang Marsyangdi got behind in first half as early goal from Yeedzin gave home side a lead. The goal was headed by Chencho in fourth minute as it was placed beyond Ajit’s reach. The goal was equalized in 33rd minute by Bishal Rai as the first half ended level. Ignore warning

Manang Marshyangdi with King's cup

Manang looked more cautious in second half , looking desperate to win they fielded captain Sujal Shrestha in back line who move forward to initiate attack in many occasion. Yeedzin, in front of home fans came ahead in the game for the second time in 69th minute as Chencho Gyeltshen doubled his name in scorers list but unlucky for the Bhutanese supporters Manang had quick say leveling the score five minutes later in the form of own goal.

Manang quickly got ahead in after the equalizer as Shiva Shrestha scored for his team. Shiva joined MMC directly from National camp as he was left out from 25 men squad travelling Bahrain. Deepak Rai doubled the lead for MMC as his extra time score made the final score 4-2 as MMC came back twice from behind in the match to stun Bhutanese fans.

SAFF Championship 2013: New Fixture Released Match to start from August 31

The championship which was scheduled on September 1-11 has been rescheduled to August 31- September 11.
The FA also stated that two venues would be used to play SAFF Championship matches.Nepal will take on Bangladesh in the opening match at 6:30 PM at Dashrath Stadium on August 31. India will open its account against Pakistan at 6:30 PM at Dashrath Stadium on September 1.

Here is the complete fixture:

New Schedule of SAFF Championship 2013

SAFF Championship is rescheduled, to Start From August 31

SAFF Body is on process to reschedule the SAFF Championship . SAFF is going to be rescheduled earlier than one day before it is expected. News is that SAFF Championship 2013 has been rescheduled at 31 st August 2013. Earlier it was scheduled for September 1. 

Not only the date but the venue has also been changed. Before it was expected to play all the matches in Dashrath stadium but now the new venue has been added and it is Halchowk Stadium. It is hard to conduct all the matches in dashrath stadium as there is no proper outlet for rain water.The news is not official still but ANFA and SAFF will announce it officially. Stay with us for the Exclusive update of SAFF Championship 2013. Your favorite sports portal www.anantasports.com will bring Exclusive update of the SAFF Championship 2013

SAFF Championship 2013 Draw: Nepal in group A along with India

SAFF Championship draw was held at Soltee crown Plaza, host Nepal lies along with India, Bangladesh and Pakistan in group A.The official draw of SAFF championship held at Soltee Crown Plaza. Nepal is grouped with India, Bangladesh and Pakistan in group A while Afghanistan, Maldives, Sri Lanka and Bhutan lie in group B. 

Pool of SAFF Championship 2013

   Nepal hosts SAFF Championship from September 1st in Kathmandu and all eight SAFF countries will show its participation. India will take on Pakistan in first match which will be played at 3:30 pm while Nepal will take on Bangladesh same day 6:30 pm.The winners of the tournament will be honored with US$ 50,000 while runner up will bag US$ 25000. Similarly both third and fourth placed team will get US$10,000 each. 

The official TV broadcasters of the event is ESPN STAR SPORTS.

Afghanistan, Maldives, Srilanka and Bhutan are grouped in Group B.

Nepal will take on Bangladesh on September 1 While India will take on Pakistan at 3:30 PM on the same day.

The fixtures:

September 1: India Vs Pakistan 3:30 PM
September 1: Bangladesh Vs Nepal 6:30

September 2: Afghanistan Vs Bhutan 3:30 PM
September 2: Maldives vs Sri Lanka 6:30 PM

September 3: Pakistan Vs Nepal 3:30 PM
September 3: Bangladesh Vs India 6:30 PM

September 4: Bhutan Vs Maldives 3:30 PM
September 4: Sri Lanka Vs Afghanistan 6:30 PM

September 5: India Vs Nepal 3:30 PM
September 5: Bangladesh Va Pakistan 6:30 PM

September 6: Afghanistan Vs Maldives 3:30 PM
September 6: Sri Lanka Vs Bhutan 6:30 PM

Stay with yours Favorite sports portal for Exclusive update of the SAFF Championship 2013

Kings Cup Bhutan: performance of Nepalese Club

One of the Biggest Tournament of Bhutan,King’s Cup 2013 is being Held in Thimpu of Bhutan.  where  three A division clubs from Nepal areparticipating. Macchindra Football Club, League Champions Three Star and Mannag Marshyangdi Club are now in Bhutan. Here yours favorite sports Portal from Nepal  anantasports is giving the update of the Performances of Nepalese Club.
Machhindra FC ended on a 1-1 draw with Mohun Bagan on ongoing Kings cup tournament held at Changlimithang Stadium, Bhutan. Machhindra FC got ahead early in the game as Karna Limbu stroked for the Lions. Karna Limbu has always been a gem to MFC team whether they play home or away. 

King's Cup 2013 in Bhutan

Mohun Bagan that fielded academy players got the comeback early as the early action in the first half of the game remained the interesting part of the game.

Laxmi Bank Three Star also ended up draw against United Sikkim FC in their first match African Recruit Dodoz scored goal for Three star,While Bijendra rai scored for Sikkim XI to level the score as match ended to 1-1 draw. 

MMC beat Yeedan FC in by 3-1 in the match played on 24th July. Yona Elis gave lead to the MMC in the 10th Minute. Deepak rai Scored second goal for mananges while yezdin FC scores one goal and Sujal Shrestha goal gave Nepal 3-1 win.
Laxmi Bank Three Star Club defeated Thimpu City FC 3-1 in the second group match of King's Cup Football Tournament played at Thimpu on Thursday. Dodoz scored a brace in the 57th minute and 90+1 minute while Yogesh Gurung scored a goal in the 22nd minute for Three Star Club.Ugyen scored a consolation goal in the 57th minute for the losing side.
NMB Macchindra Football Club won against Arambagh in King's Cup Football Tournament. by 4-1. 
Laxmi Hyundai Manang Marshyangdi Club defeated Mohun Bagan by 1-0 Today at 29th July 2013.MMC scored the only goal of the Match in 55 Minutes.MMC has already made 6 points from two games.
Laxmi Bank Three Star Club defeated 10-man Team BJMC 1-0 in King's Cup Football Tournament at Chanlimithang Stadium, Thimpu, Bhutan on tuesday.
White Lions went down fighting to Bhutanese league champs Yeedzin FC 2-3 in a crucial match in Kings Cup football tournament in Thimphu in wednesday. 

Machindra’s hope to qualify for the next round of ongoing Kings cup shatters as MMC stops them in a competative match. The only goal came late in the game as Bishal‬ Rai haunts his old team. Bishal who joined MMC from Machhindra this season scored late in 85th minute of the game to decide Machhindra’s fortune as his goal shatters MFC’s hope.

Meanwhile MMC remain at the top of the group and are confirmed to make it to the next round of the tournament.
Laxmi Hyundai Manang Marshyangdi Club hammered Arambagh FC 7-0 to become group winners in King's Cup Football Tournament at Chanlimithang Stadium, Thimpu, Bhutan on Wednesday. Yona Elias score first goal. Yona scores second goal on Penalty.and he completed his hatrick in73rd minutes. Similarly Sujal shrestha also completed his hatrick and another goal of MMC was on the name of Anil Ojha.



Nepali Club MMC is playing against Sikkim United(Club of Indian Super Star Bhaichung). Match is now 2-2 after the Full Time and Match has been gone in added time. African Recruit Yona Elias Scored for MMC MMC leading by 3-2 in 100 minutes. MMC scores another Goal and its Sulav Maskey he made it 4-2. Oh Yes another goal Yona this time he made it 5-2.Yona Completes his hatrick and MMC makes it 6-2. Finally MMC won the Match by 6-2.
Bhutanese League Champions Yeedzin FC Stunned Nepal League Champion Three Star to enter the Final of King’s Cup 2013 at Chamliminthang Stadium. Now Final of King's Cup 2013 will be played between Manang Marshyangdi from Nepal Vs Yeezdin FC of Bhutan.

Group A Standing

Pos		Team	Pld	Pts
1	•	LH MMC	4	12
2		Yeedzin FC	4	9
3		NMB Machhindra	4	7
4	•	Mohun Bagan AC	4	4
5	•	Arambagh Krira Shangha	4	0

SAFF U-16 Championship 2013: Points Table and Group Standings

The tournament that is scheduled from July 20-30 will see seven participants from South Asia after Maldives withdrew their participation.Nepal and Afghanistan had already entered the semifinal as Group winner and Runner up from Group A while India and Bangladesh had entered the semifinal but Group winner is yet to be decided.

Group Table:

Team	Played	Won	Loss	Draw	Goal Diff	Points
Nepal	3	2	0	1	+10	7
Afghanista	3	1	0	2	+2	5
Pakistan	3	0	1	2	-3	2
Bhutan	3	0	2	1	-9	1

Group B:

Team	Played	Won	Loss	Draw	Goal Diff	Points
India	2	2	0	0	+5	6
Bangladesh	2	1	1	0	0	3
Sri Lanka	2	0	2	0	-5	0
-	-	-	-	-	-	-

Fixtures and Results

Group Matches

1.Nepal 7-0 Bhutan – July 20 4:00 PM- Group A- Dasarath Rangashala

2.Pakistan 0-0 Afghanistan – July 20 4:00 PM-Group A- Army Ground

3.India 4-1 Sri Lanka – July 21 4:00 PM – Group B – Army Ground

4.Afghanistan 1-1  Nepal – July 22 4:00 PM – Group A – Dasarath Rangashala

5.Bhutan 0-0 Pakistan – July 22 4:00 PM – Group A – Army Ground

6.Bangladesh 3-1 Sri Lanka – July 23 4:00 PM – Group B – Army Ground

7.Pakistan 0-3 Nepal – July 24 4:00 PM – Group A – Dasarath Rangashala

8. Bhutan 1-3 Afghanistan – July 24 4:00PM-Group A – Army Ground

9. India 2 -0 Bangladesh – July 25 4:00 PM – Group B – Army Ground

Semifinals:

10. Nepal 5 vs 1 Bangladesh– July 27 4:00 PM – Dashrath Stadium

11. India 0 vs 0 Afghanistan– July 28 – (India won by 4-3 in Tie Breaker)

Third Place

12. Afghanistan Vs Bagladesh – July 30 2 PM – To Be Announced

Final

13. Nepal vs India – July 30 4 PM – Dasarath Rangashala

Scorers

Bimal Gharti Magar – Nepal – 5
Heman Thapa Magar – Nepal – 4
Bedashwor Singh – India -3
SS Niresh – Sri Lanka -2
MD Tultul Hosain Badsha – Bangladesh – 2
Nasar Ahmad – Afghanistan – 2
Krishna Pandit – India -2
Shiva Subedi – Nepal -1
Prosenjit Chokroborty – India -1
Aliahmad Mansori – Afghanistan -1
Torikul Islam – Bangladesh – 1
Sujan Limbu – Nepal – 1
Tenzing Shezang – Bhutan – 1
Atiqulallah waziri- Afghanistan -1

SAFF U-16 Championship: Nepal enters Semifinal in Style

Nepal U-16 Team enter the semifinal of SAFF U-16 Championship as a Group winner after thrashing Pakistan in its last League Match.
Nepal took the lead in 13th minute of the game as Sujan Limbu scored in Hemant Thapa Magar’s effort from left flank. Pakistan goalkeeper Junaid could not grab the ball with his slippery gloves as Sujan Limbu utilized the ball to head his team ahead early in the first half.Pakistan failed to make any serious attempt while Andnan Ashraf’s free kick in 20th minute was collected by Nepalese keeper in second attempt. The first half ended in Nepal’s one goal lead. 

   Bimal Gharti Magar failed to score in open post in second half as he went pass goalkeeper and defender but his final shot went away from the open frame. Recovering his mistake quickly, Bimal Gharti Magar scored on his own with clinical left footed finish after great run.Bimal continued his heroics as his 71st minute attack went just off the post but he scored his second goal two minutes later in 73 when Hemant Thapa Magar’s cross was flicked with head by Anjan Bista and Gharti scored to make it three.With the win, Nepal enters into the semifinals of the tournament as group winners and will face either India or Bangladesh on Saturday.
  Similarly Afghanistan ends up 3-1 winning Bhutan to qualify as the group runner ups. Bhutan took the lead early in the game, however concedes three goals later.

 Get the points Table of SAFF U-16 Championship here at

SAFFU-16 Championship 2013: What all seven Coaches have to say ??

Nepal will take on Bhutan in the opening day of the tournament as fixtures were revealed today. Nepal lies in group A along with Afghanistan, Pakistan and Bhutan . Nepal coach aim to win the title under home support as SAFF U-16 champions kicks off from tomorrow.Coach Bal Gopal Maharjan speaks on a pre match conference as he aims to win the tournament.

” Nepal has great individual talent and every individual players are good and they have worked hard. We aim to win the championship. ” , coach Bal Gopal Maharjan claimed on a pre match conference. 

Bal Gopal maharjan (Nepali coach) and Hemant Gurung in Pre Match conference

Similarly Afghanistan coach Waheed claimed that their team was selected ago and they have been training hard and he promised to show their improving level when they enter the field.

Bhutan coach vowed to show better football. “We want to forget our past; we have been improving and playing good game”.

Indian coach thanked ANFA for organizing the tournament. “We thank ANFA for organizing the event. Our Moto is to develop youth for better future”

Pakistan Coach said they expect to defend the title. ” We thank ANFA for organizing the tournament. This tournament can yield us experience before we play AFC U-16. We will try to defend the title.”
Meanwhile Sri Lanka and Bangladesh coaches were not happy with accommodations. Bangladesh coach who is also Bangladesh National team assistant coach claimed that they did not get proper facilities in Hotel and one of their player caught illness after arriving Nepal.

“Players are mentally disturbed by the fact that they need to share one bathroom. 5 Players are accommodated in single room with one bathroom. We expect we gain some experience from this tournament. ” , Sri Lankan coachspeaks on pre match conference.

All the teams have been accommodated in four different hotels. Stay with us for the Live score update of the Nepal U-16 Vs Bhutan -U16.

SAFF U-16 Championship: Complete Fixture and schedule of SAFF U-16 Championship

The fixture of SAFF U-16 tournament has been announced. Nepal will take on Bhutan in the opening of the tournament.
Nepal, Pakistan, Bhutan and Afghanistan are placed in the Group A while India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka lie in Group B.
Nepal will take on Bhutan in Dasarath Rangashala 4 PM while Pakistan and Afghanistan will meet in Army ground same day.
India will take on Sri Lanka in second day at Army ground to kick off group B match. Here are all fixtures of the matches. Nepal will play against Afghanistan in July 22 and with Pakistan in July 24 at the same venue.

Here is the Complete grouping ,schedule and fixture of the SAFF U-16 Championship 2013.

Group A	Group B
Pakistan	India
Nepal	Bangladesh
Bhutan	Sri Lanka
Afghanistan	-

Fixtures:

Group Matches
1.Nepal Vs Bhutan – July 20  4:00 PM- Group A- Dasarath Rangashala
2.Pakistan vs Afghanistan – July 20 4:00  PM-Group A- Army Ground
3.India vs Sri Lanka – July 21 4:00 PM – Group B – Army Ground
4.Afghanistan vs Nepal – July 22 4:00 PM – Group A – Dasarath Rangashala
5.Bhutan vs Pakistan – July 22 4:00 PM – Group A – Army Ground
6.Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka – July 23 4:00 PM – Group B – Army Ground
7.Pakistan vs Nepal – July 24 4:00 PM – Group A – Dasarath Rangashala
8. Bhutan vs Afghanistan – July 24 4:00PM-Group A – Army Ground
9. India vs Bangladesh – July 25 4:00 PM – Group B – Army Ground
Semifinals:
10. Winner Group A vs Runner Up Group B – July 27 4:00 PM – To Be Announced
11. Winner Group B vs Runner Up Group A – July 28 – To Be Announced
Third Place
12. Looser Match 10 vs Looser Match 11 – July 30 2 PM – To Be Announced
Final
13. Winner Match 10 vs Winner Match 11 – July 30 4 PM – Dasarath Rangashala

Kings cup Football Bhutan:Kings Cup Football Tournament Fixture Announced

A Memorandum of Understanding has been signed between Bhutan Football Federation and Woezer Events to revive the King’s Cup football tournament that will be held at the Changlimithang stadium in Thimphu from July 20 to August 9.

The tournament, which was first held in 2004 will, this year, feature nine teams from Bangladesh, Nepal, India and Bhutan. Thailand won the 2004 tournament.

The teams are Brothers Union and Team BJMC from Bangladesh, United Sikkim FC and Mohan Bagan FC from India, Laxmi Hyundai Manang Marsyangdi Club, NMB Machhindra FC and Three Star Club from Nepal and Yeedzin FC and Thimphu City from Bhutan.

The competition will be played on a league cum knock out format. A total of 15 matches will be played. The fixture of the competition has been DrawnAccording to the MoU, BFF will take care of technical issues and Woezer Events will look after the marketing, ticketing and logistics.A press release from BFF said the King’s Cup was initially organised in 1980s as the Federations Cup. In 2004, it was changed to King’s club when it was last organized.

NMB Machhindra FC &; LH MMC are in the same group (A) while Three Star Club is grouped in B.
Group A: Yeezdin FC (Bhutan), Brothers Union (Bangladesh), NMB Machhindra (Nepal), Mohan Bagan Academy (India), LH MMC (Nepal)

Group B: Three Star Club (Nepal), United Sikkim FC (India), Thimpu Fc (Bhutan), Team BJMC (Bangladesh). The match will be played at Chamlingthang Stadium which has an artificial turf. 
Yeezdin FC will take on Brother Union in the opening match at 4 PM on July 20. 
Three Star Club will take on United Sikkim FC on July 21.

SAFF U-16 Champion Ship 2013: Nepal to host SAFF U-16 Championship in Third week of July

It has been confirmed that Nepal will Host SAFF U-16 Championship in third week of July in Kathmandu. SAFF U-16 Championship is scheduled to take place in two different venues; Dashrtah Stadium and Nepal Army Physical Ground from 20 to 30 July just one month ahead of SAFF Championship 2013.

Nepal was keen to host the U-16 Championship after all seven south Asian Nations were back out from the hosting. 

 Eight South Asian countries will take part in the Championship. Pakistan will defend the Title as Pakistan are the defending Champion of the Tournament. Stay with us for the more update of SAFF U-16 Championship 2013.

SAFF Championship 2013:SAFF Championship Draw in July 30

According to ANFA officials it has been confirmed that the Draw of SAFF Championship 2013 will take place on 30th Jusly 2013 in kathmandu Nepal. Nepal is organizing the SAFF Championship 2013 from September 1 to September 11. The date of the SAFF Championship Draw was also been rescheduled as the Main event has been rescheduled to September 1.

Nepal Three Star club and Pakistan’s league champions KRL football Club will be participating in the final round of AFC President cup which will take place from September 23 to 29 while the Maldivian club, New Radiant Sports Club and Indian club, East Bengal qualified for Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Cup 2013 quarter-finals. The dates of AFC Cup 2013 quarter-finals scheduled on 17th and 24th September coincided with the previous dates of SAFF Championship 2013 (20th September to 2nd October).

Nepal, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Maldives and Afghanistan will be participating in the tenth edition of the championship which will be hosted in Nepal.

SAFF Championship 2013:SAFF Championship has been Rescheduled Earlier

South Asian Football Federation has rescheduled SAFF championship date 17 days earlier than previous date. The competition was scheduled to kick off on September 18 while the new date has been scheduled from September 1-11.According to All Nepal Football Association (ANFA), SAFF body recently met to decide on the final date (September 1-11). 

Nepal Three Star club and Pakistan’s league champions KRL football Club will be participating in the final round of AFC President cup which will take place from September 23 to 29 while the Maldivian club, New Radiant Sports Club and Indian club, East Bengal qualified for Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Cup 2013 quarter-finals. The dates of AFC Cup 2013 quarter-finals scheduled on 17th and 24th September coincided with the previous dates of SAFF Championship 2013 (20th September to 2nd October).

Nepal, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Maldives and Afghanistan will be participating in the tenth edition of the championship which will be hosted in Nepal.

SAFF Championship 2013: Official draw will be held on third Week of August

It has been learned that official draw of SAFF Championship 2013 will be held on third week of August in Kathmandu Nepal. Nepal is hosting the Mega event of the SAARC in the third week of September.

Eight SAARC countries Nepal, India, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka and Maldives are taking part in the Tournament. Defending Champion India defeated Afghanistan in the Final of the SAFF Championship in India.

The 2013 South Asian Football Federation Championship will be the tenth edition of the SAFF Championship which will be held in Nepal. The decision was decided in the SAFF Executive Committee meeting held at Sri Lanka.

Stay with us for more exclusive updates on SAFF Championship 2013.

AFC U-14 Championship Qualifier Group C: Nepal announce Final Squad

Nepal will be hosting AFC U-14′s group C qualifiers matches from Chaitra 20th to 24th(April 2 to April 6 2013) in Dashrath Stadium Kathmandu Nepal. Bhutan, Tajikistan, Nepal and Afghanistan will be participating in the qualifiers. The 21 players who will be representing Nepal in the tournament are listed below. Hope after the unsuccessful AFC Challenge cup Qualifiers Under-14 boys will bring some joy for Nepali football Fans .Here is the list of the 21 players.

SN	Name
1	AASHISH K C
2	ABHISHEK RIJAL
3	SURAJ THAPA
4	SUSAAN SHRESTHA
5	ANOSH MAGAR
6	ASHIM RAI
7	DORJE TAMANG
8	JITESH GURUNG
9	SOJIT GURUNG
10	SUJAN KARKI
11	KAILASH BASNET
12	KSHITIZ KHADKA
13	KSHITIZ RAJ G T
14	LAXMAN PARIYAR
15	MANISH BAHADUR KARKI
16	MINGMA TENZING SHERPA
17	PAWAN KARKI
18	PREZEN TAMANG
19	ROMAN LIMBU
20	RUMESH BARTAULA
21	SANGAM THAPA MAGAR

Previously 28 players were shortlisted for the final selection