Regional women’s football enters a new era with SAFF Club C’ship
Summary
The inaugural SAFF Women’s Club Championship began at Kathmandu's Dasharath Stadium with teams from five South Asian countries competing. APF Club's Rashmi Kumari Ghising scored the tournament's first goal, contributing to a 4-0 win over Nasrin Sports Academy.
Key Points
- The SAFF Women’s Club Championship began its inaugural edition on December 5, 2025, in Kathmandu.
- Four teams from Pakistan, Bhutan, Nepal, and Bangladesh competed on the first day, with a fifth team from India joining later.
- The tournament aims to develop women's football across South Asia by providing inter-national club competition.
- APF Club from Nepal won 4-0 against Nasrin Sports Academy from Bangladesh, with Rashmi Kumari Ghising scoring the first-ever goal in the tournament.