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VAR debuts in South Asia as SAFF Championship kicks off
3 Nov
Summary
- SAFF Championship begins in Bangladesh on November 5.
- Six teams participating, with Nepal suspended by FIFA.
- VAR technology introduced starting from semi-final matches.
The South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Championship will commence in Bangladesh on November 5, with an anticipated opening match between India and Pakistan. Preparations are complete, and participating teams have arrived in Dhaka for the tournament.
Six teams are set to compete: Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. Nepal's participation is suspended by FIFA. This championship will introduce Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology to South Asian football for the first time, implemented from the semi-final and final stages.
The tournament is expected to be a vibrant football carnival, concluding on November 17. Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is scheduled to attend the final as the chief guest, underscoring the event's significance.
