Afghanistan withdrew their name from the upcoming 12th SAG men’s football to be held in India. Afghanistan was put in Group ‘B’ alongside Nepal, Bhutan and Bangladesh. 

As per the new fixture released by the South Asian Games organising team, Nepal will open their campaign against Bhutan on 7 February and have their next match against Bangladesh on 11 February. Group ‘A’ comprise of India, Sri Lanka and Maldives.