Host country Nepal Venue(s) 2 (in 1 host city) | Teams 8 Runners-up India | |
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Dates 31 August – 11 September Champions Afghanistan (1st title) | ||
The 2013 South Asian Football Federation Championship, commonly referred to as 2013 SAFF Championship, was the 10th SAFF Championship for men's national football teams organized by the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF). The tournament took place from 31 August to 11 September 2013, and was hosted by Nepal for the second time, with the previous being in 1997.
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Host selection
Nepal were selected as hosts in September 2012 during the 2012 SAFF Women's Championship in Sri Lanka.
Participating nations
Along with the hosts, the other seven nations from the South Asian region participated in the tournament. India came into the tournament as the reigning champions from the 2011 edition.
Group Draw
The draw ceremony took place on 30 July 2013 at Kathmandu's Soaltee Crowne Plaza was attended by a host of dignitaries including All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) Chairman Ganesh Thapa, SAFF President Kazi Salahuddin, Secretary Alberto Colaco and National Sports Council Member-Secretary Yubaraj Lama.
Match officials
On 22 August 2013, SAFF announced the 15 referees for the tournament.
Group stage
SAFF confirmed the groups and schedule on 30 July 2013.
All times listed are Nepali Standard Time.
Awards
The following awards were given for the 2013 SAFF Championship.
Team of the tournament
The team was appointed by Sportskeeda:
Prize money
The prize money given to the top four teams: