The SAFF Extraordinary Congress 2025 in Colombo today removed the 70-year age restriction for its presidency, ensuring that Kazi Salahuddin, who will be 72 in 2026, remains eligible for re-election.

Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Bhutan had already backed the amendment, leading to its unanimous approval.

AFC president Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, present at the congress, stressed the need for "strong and stable leadership" to ensure football's growth.

With continuity in store, Salahuddin pledged to expand competitions and improve governance to make South Asian football more competitive.

"SAFF will ensure more competitions in the future and govern the region better so that our children are more competitive," he said.