YOUTH FOOTBALL
Fundamentally Youth Football is the bridge between the early introductory years to the senior game. There are 2 pathways for the youth player to consider, Community and Elite.Community football is football played anywhere at any level, in schools, clubs, private academies or local tournaments. Usually it is about playing with friends and having fun. But this pathway is also for the late developer as he /she grows in strength, starts to understand the game better and of course improve in the technical/tactical areas required of elite footballers. Everyone develops differently and through playing more games and improved coaching many players begin to realize their potential later in life and move to the elite pathway.
Elite Youth Academy Programs
Our long-term is to introduce elite academy programs in key football hubs throughout the country and develop the quality, increase our talent pool and expand our chances of identifying and recruiting talent. These Academies will also provide a pathway to National Leagues and National Teams for more players, Coaches and support staff.
AIM
All our Academy Programs to achieve AFC 3 star status and achieve a minimum of 75% succession rate to National Teams.
MISSION
Provide all Academy players with a holistic development program. Scholastic and Football Education are balanced and individually designed plans to maximize each players potential. ANFA will support, fund all requirements while enrolled in the academy program and report on individual development bi annually.
We will create a culture that encourages individual expression yet respect, humility and responsibility. The program will challenge, inspire and encourage the ambitions to go beyond their potential.
The Academy will provide a planned progression ( to National Teams & National League Teams) with clear guidelines or an exit plan if desired outcomes are not achieved.
CURRENT COMPETITIONS
- AFC U-17 Champioship
- SAFF U-16Championship
- AFC U-19 Champioship
- SAFF U-19 championship
- Kwik’s Cup( District ,province,National )
- Lalit Memorial U-18 Football Tournament .( 14 A-division youth Team) .
2025-04-07
The preliminary squad of the national U-19 football team has been trimmed to 33 players.
Head coach Urjan Shrestha made the latest cut on Monday, narrowing down the team from the initial pool of 58 players. The squad was previously reduced to 42 for the closed camp before reaching the current count.
The team is preparing for the upcoming SAFF U-19 Men’s Championship, scheduled to take place in India from May 9 to 18, 2025.
Squad
Goalkeepers: Bhakta Bahadur Pariyar, Pemba Norbu Bhote, Bishesh Baniya, Upendra Lawan, Rojan Pradhan
Defenders: Roshan Tamang, Karan Tamang, Sujal Man Ghale, Samir Thapa, Rohan Moktan, Prashant Moktan, Siddant Khadka, Kusan Nembang, Ekraj Budathoki, Madan Paudel, Ram Thapa, Nishan Bantawa
Midfielders: Krishna Bahadur Ale, Krish Magar, Saroj Darlami, Lachhu Thapa, Pawan Pakhrin, Sabin Lungeli Magar, Dharbendra Kunwar, Binayak Tharu, Bigyan Khadka, Ranjit Lama, Bikram Gautam
Forwards: Sujan Dangol, Subash Bam, Santosh Gongba, Prasun Tamang, Bijay Urba
2025-03-26
Forty-two players have been called up for the closed camp of the national U-19 youth team for the upcoming SAFF U-19 Men's Championship.
Head coach Urjan Shrestha called up 42 players after a three-day selection programme held at ANFA Complex. Shrestha had initially called up 58 players for the selection.
The championship will be held in India from May 9 to 18, 2025.
Initial squad
Goalkeepers: Bhakta Bahadur Pariyar, Bikram Bista, Bishesh Baniya, Pemba Norbu Bhote, Rojan Pradhan, Upendra Lawan
Defenders: Ekraj Bishwokarma, Karan Tamang, Krishna Bahadur Ale, Krish Magar, Kusang Nembang, Lacchu Thapa, Madan Paudel, Nishan Bantawa, Prashant Moktan, Ram Thami, Ram Thapa, Rohan Moktan, Ronesh Magar, Roshan Tamang, Sabinaya Katuwal, Samir Thapa, Saroj Darlami, Siddhant Khadka, Sujal Man Ghale
Midfielders: Alik Shrestha, Bigyan Khadka, Binayak Tharu, Dharbendra Kunwar, Laxman Thami, Michal Thapa, Ranjit Lama, Sabin Lungeli Magar, Samir Kumar
Forwards: Bijay Urba, Bikram Gautam, Greman Shrestha, Pawan Pakhrin, Prasun Tamang, Subash Bam, Sudip Moktan, Sujan Dangol
The called up players are requested to reach at ANFA Complex in Satdobato by Sunday (March 30,2025), 4 pm along with their original documents.
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2025-03-19
National U-19 men's team Head Coach Urjan Shrestha has named 58 players for the final selection of the squad for the SAFF U-19 Men's Championship 2025.
The championship will be held in India from May 9 to 18, 2025.
The selection process will take place over three days at the ANFA Complex, from March 23 to 25, 2025.
All players selected for the trial are requested to report to the ANFA Complex in Satdobato on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at 8 AM, with the appropriate football kit.
Players:
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2025-02-11
The final squad for the friendly match against Yunnan Youth Football Team on February 15 at the Dasharath Stadium has been announced.
Youth Head Coach Rajesh Shahi announced his 23-member squad on Tuesday.
Nepal youth will play the friendly on the occasion of Chinese New Year at 2:30 pm at the national stadium.
Squad
Goalkeepers: Jiyarath Sheikh, Krishal Moktan, Bishal KC
Defenders: Semanta Thapa, Ram Thapa, Sabin Ghimire, Bishal Nepali, Ashwin Ghorasainee, Bikram Tamang
Midfielders: Saroj Darlami, Lakshu Thapa, Krishna Ale, Om Prakash, Sabin Lungeli, Ashish Rai, Bikram Gautam, Dharmendra Kunwar
Forwards: Nirajan Dhami, Sujan Magar, Niraj Karki, Niroj Chaudhary, Shyrab Lo Tamang, Bigyan Khadka
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2025-01-31
Forty-five players have been called up to the closed camp of the youth team to prepare for the friendly match against China Yunnan Youth Football Team.
Head coach Rajesh Shahi called up the players following his appointment as the head coach of the youth team on Friday.
The friendly match against the China Yunnan Youth Football Team will be played on February 15 at Dasharath Stadium.
This match is part of the collaboration between ANFA and the Chinese Embassy in Nepal, following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on January 22.
As the official organizer of the match, ANFA will provide all necessary technical support, while the Yunnan Sports Bureau and the National Sports Council will act as guiding units in coordination with the Chinese Embassy. The newly appointed coaching staff will be tasked with ensuring the team is well-prepared for the upcoming challenge.
Players: Amit Tamatta, Jiyarath Sheikh, Krishal Moktan, Bishal KC, Rubeon Bogati, Aayush Timilsina, Ashwin Ghorasainee, Bikram Tamang, Nirmal Bal, Ram Thapa, Sabin Ghimire, Semanta Thapa, Dipak Thapa Magar, Abinash Syangtan, Lachu Thapa, Saroj Darlami, Prashant Laksam, Anil Bhomjan, Dhana Singh BK, Dharbendra Kunwar, Nyima Wangel Tamang, Niroj Karki, Samir Tamang, Nirajan Dhami, Gaurav Maharjan, Ninsang Limbu, Jung Prakash Bam, Unish Budathoki, Sohan Syangtan, Santosh Ganguwa, Bigyan Khadka, Sujat Dangol, Nishan Raj Lawat, Bijay Urawa, Roman Shrestha, Krishna Bahadur Ale, Sabin Kumar Lungeli, Bikram Gautam, Prashant Moktan, Roshan Tamang, Shrejan Dani, Rohan Khadgi, Niraj Chaudhary, Mirak Lingden, Michael Thapa
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2025-01-31
The All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) has appointed the coaching staff for the Nepal Youth Team ahead of their upcoming match against the China Yunnan youth football team.
Rajesh Shahi has been named the head coach, with Dipak Bhusal serving as the assistant coach. Sailesh Karmacharya and Dilip Chhetri have been appointed as goalkeeping coaches.
All of the coaches received their appointment letters from ANFA General Secretary Kiran Rai at ANFA Complex on Friday.
The coaching team will lead the squad as they prepare for the friendly on February 15 at Dasharath Stadium. This match is part of the collaboration between ANFA and the Chinese Embassy in Nepal, following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on January 22.
As the official organizer of the match, ANFA will provide all necessary technical support, while the Yunnan Sports Bureau and the National Sports Council will act as guiding units in coordination with the Chinese Embassy.