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South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Championship is going to be held in Kathmandu from 31st August 2013. Eight countries (Nepal, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Srilanka, Maldives, Bhutan and Afghanistan) are participating in this 10th version (among which Nepal, India, Pakistan, Srilanka participated in all, and Afghanistan joined the group later). Other Teams are pouring in and getting accustomed with the environment here in Kathmandu. Nepal had never won the title and got the best third place till now, but seems strong contender for winning the title this time along with home ground advantage. Five times winner Indian team has many new faces but they are still confident of winning the title. Last SAFF runner-ups Afghanistan are also believed to give good performance for bagging the championship. But it is always too early to predict without watching single play here in Kathmandu. Two venues are selected for the match: Dasarath Rangashala Stadium and Halchowk Stadium.
Eight Teams are divided into two: Group A and B. Of which Nepal, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh are made to fall in Group A whereas Aghanistan, Bhutan, Maldives, Srilanka are gathered in Group B. Nepal will play against Bangladesh in the opening match of the championship on 31st August 6:30 pm Nepali time at Dasarath Rangashala Stadium. It is also known that Kantipur Television will be broadcasting all the matches live.
Here is the schedule of the group stage matches of SAFF championship 2013 being held in Kathmandu, Nepal.
