ANFA: All Nepal Football Association

2025-09-06

Final U-17 men's squad announced

The final squad of the national U-17 men’s football team has been confirmed.

Head coach Sanjeet Singh announced his 23-member squad on Saturday. The team will compete in the SAFF U-17 Championship, scheduled to be held in Sri Lanka from September 15 to 27, 2025.

Squad

Goalkeepers: Pemba Norbu Bhote, Ram Bohara, Bishesh Baniya

Defenders: Prashant Moktan, Dipen Karki, Dhiraj Rawal, Aditya Rana Magar, Bhuban Kami, Anmol Karki, Mausam Rokaya, Anoj Khadka

Midfielders: Prashant Menyangbo, Ram Thami, Krishta Bhandari, Pratish Thapa Magar, Bhupesh Lama, Nasib Henjan, Sushan Magar, Sujan Syangtan

Forwards: Samir Kumar, Dig Bijay Shahi, Nis Kumar Shrestha, Rohit Shrestha

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2025-08-30

ANFA bids farewell to national U-23 team for AFC U-23 Asian Cup Qualifiers

The All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) bid farewell to the national U-23 team travelling to Tajikistan for the AFC U-23 Asian Cup Qualifiers.

ANFA President Pankaj Bikram Nembang, General Secretary Kiran Rai, Ex-Co Member Purushottam Thapa, and Spokesperson Suresh Shah extended their best wishes to the squad during a farewell program held at Dees Boutique Hotel, Koteshwor.

The team is scheduled to fly to Tajikistan on Sunday morning. Nepal has been drawn in Group K, alongside hosts Tajikistan, Syria, and the Philippines.

Squad

Goalkeepers: Krishal Moktan, Amit Tamata, Bishal KC

Defenders: Bibek Gurung, Bishal Nepali, Lahan Subba, Nigma Lama, Ram Thapa, Sankar Tharu, Semanta Thapa

Midfielders: Abhishek Sengtang, Aayush Ghalan, Aron Thapa, Niraj Karki, Dipesh Gurung, Kritish Ratna Chunju, Pujan Thapa, Sanjeev Lama, Santosh Khatri, Sujan Magar, Sumit Shrestha

Forwards: Rohan Khadgi, Nirajan Dhami

Officials: Damodar Bhattarai (Head of Delegation), Nabin Neupane (Head Coach), Sasendra Dhimal (Coach), Nabin Maharjan (Goalkeeping Coach), Pradeep Badal (Physiotherapist), Amrit Man Shrestha (Team Manager), Bikram Shrestha (Assistant Manager), Sandeep Khadka (Security Manager), Raju Dangol Maharjan (Team Doctor), Avash Ghimire (Media), Bikash Maharjan (Official)

2025-08-15

Nepal announce final squad for AFC U-23 Asian Cup Qualifiers

The final squad of the national U-23 team for the AFC U-23 Asian Cup Qualifiers has been announced.

Head coach Nabin Neupane confirmed his 23-member squad on Friday.

Nepal have been placed in Group K alongside hosts Tajikistan, Syria, and the Philippines. The team will begin their campaign against Tajikistan on September 3, face Syria on September 6, and play their final match against the Philippines on September 9.

Squad

Goalkeepers: Krishal Moktan, Amit Tamata, Bishal KC

Defenders: Bibek Gurung, Bishal Nepali, Lahan Subba, Nigma Lama, Ram Thapa, Sankar Tharu, Semanta Thapa

Midfielders: Abhishek Sengtang, Aayush Ghalan, Aron Thapa, Niraj Karki, Dipesh Gurung, Kritish Ratna Chunju, Pujan Thapa, Sanjeev Lama, Santosh Khatri, Sujan Magar, Sumit Shrestha

Forwards: Rohan Khadgi, Nirajan Dhami

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2025-08-29

Nepal suffer defeat against India, to face Bhutan in final match

Nepal faced a tough evening in the SAFF U-17 Women’s Championship 2025 in Bhutan, going down 0-5 to a strong Indian side on Friday.

India struck early through Nira Chanu Longjam in the 5th minute, followed by a brace from Pearl Fernandes in the 15th and 43rd minutes. Despite Nepal’s efforts to respond, India maintained control and added two more late goals from Divyani Linda in the 79th and 90+2 minutes.

Nepal are already out of title contention and will play their final match of the tournament against hosts Bhutan. The team had earlier recorded a 2-1 victory over Bhutan in the first round.

Digital Rights of ANFA Women's Championship 2025 (Annapurna Post; September 2, 2025)

Engagement of digital ticketing agency (Annapurna Post; 15th August, 2025)

Digital Rights of Nepal Vs Bangladesh (Annapurna Post, 13th August, 2025)

Accommodation Services in Morang (Annapurna Post; 13th August, 2025)

C Qualifiers Team Registration (Annapurna Post, August 5,.2025)

FIFA Football For School PR

Hotel services in Dhara, Morang/Itahari

FIFA Football for School Press Release

News

Final U-17 men's squad announced

ANFA bids farewell to national U-23 team for AFC U-23 Asian Cup Qualifiers

Nepal announce final squad for AFC U-23 Asian Cup Qualifiers

Nepal suffer defeat against India, to face Bhutan in final match

A Division

Church Boys United to face Bhutan's Paro FC in AFC Challenge League

RC32 Football Academy face Khalibari Yuba Club in C Division opener

Uttam Raj Bhandari appointed team manager of national team

National team returns home after SAFF Championship

Activity

Final squad for AFC U-17 Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers announced

Initial squad for India friendly announced

Neupane appointed Head Coach of National Women’s Team

Five teams confirmed for ANFA Women’s League

ANFA

ANFA marks 10th death anniversary of Lalit Krishna Shrestha

ANFA hands over kits and equipment to Nepal's Cerebral Palsy Football Team

Surkhet DFA Extraordinary Congress ousts President Chand in no-confidence vote

Former player and coach Hari Om Shrestha passes away

B Division

Planning Boys, Saraswoti register wins as B Division League concludes

RCT, Birgunj, Boys Union win final matches

Madhyapur thrash Nayabasti, Chyasal defeat Jhapa

Shree Bhagawati promoted, RCT’s draw relegates Tusal

C Division

Karki Most Valuable player, Samajik Youth Fair Play team

Bagmati crowned C Division champions, RC 32 finish second

Roshan Chhetri scores five to rout Jhamsikhel

Sanga, Swoyambhu share spoils; Golbazar downed by Samajik Youth

Capacity Building

ANFA/ANFA C Diploma Coaching Course begins

Two-day capacity building workshop for coach educators begins

FIFA Connect Workshop held for district representatives

ANFA/AFC B Diploma Course participants receive certificates

Competition

ANFA to organize league-cum-knockout tournament in Baisakh

10 teams to participate in ANFA Province League

Paro FC secured comeback win over Church Boys

Church Boys await Paro's challenge in Preliminary Stage

Development

Central and South Asian MAs gather for FIFA Forward 3.0 Workshop in Dubai

ANFA, Saudi Arabia Football Federation sign football development MoU

ANFA to run full-fledged physiotherapy and rehabitation program

Future of Football conference for national team coaches held

Futsal

AFC Futsal Level 1 Coaching Course beings

Nepal lose AFC Futsal Asian Cup Qualifiers opener

Final futsal squad for AFC Futsal Asian Cup Qualifiers announced

Futsal squad down to 20

International Arena

Gianni Infantino re-elected unopposed as FIFA president

SAFF confirms Sports Partner International as the official commercial partner

Deal with NPO to Strengthen Grassroots

Sherpa Holds Talks with US Soccer Officials for Collaboration

Men's Team

Initial squad announced for Vietnam matches

Nepal’s second friendly against Bangladesh called off

Nepal, Bangladesh play out goalless draw

Nepal to play two friendlies against Bangladesh

Profiles

Overcoming societal taboos to relish national team dream

A striker who aims to make up for lost time

Ravi Shankar Paswan, a speedy midfielder who hopes to play in foreign football leagues

A little-known decorated FIFA referee who hopes to aspire new generation

Referee

ANFA Basic Referee Course concludes in Panchthar

ANFA referee basic course begins in Panchthar

ANFA Referee Course 2025 (CAT-4) Commences in Sindhuli

ANFA CAT-4 Referee Refresher & Promotion Course begins

SAFF Women

India crushes Nepal to lift record fifth SAFF Women's title

India set final date with hosts Nepal

Nepal beat Sri Lanka 4-0 to enter final

India ousted Sri Lanka 5-0; Nepal face Sri Lanka in semis

Social Responsibility

Manakamana Youth Club starts spraying disinfectant in local ward after increase in Covid-19 cases

ANFA Corporate Social Responsibility conducted a voluntary blood donation

WOMEN

Final squad for SAFF Women's Championship confirmed