ANFA: All Nepal Football Association

2025-05-16

National women's team squad down to 31

Head coach Rajendra Tamang has trimmed the national women’s team squad to 31 players as preparations continue for two upcoming friendlies against Thailand.

Nepal is set to play two matches in Bangkok — a behind-closed-doors training match on May 30, followed by an international friendly on June 2.

These matches are part of the team’s build-up to the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Qualifiers, which begin on May 4. Nepal has been drawn into Group F alongside Laos, Sri Lanka, and Uzbekistan.

Coach Tamang has been assigned to lead the team specifically for the Thailand fixtures.

Squad

Goalkeepers: Anjila Tumbapo Subba, Anjana Rana Magar, Usha Nath, Lila Joshi

Defenders: Gita Rana, Nisha Thokar, Amrita Jaishi, Puja Rana, Bimala BK, Man Maya Damai, Samikshya Ghimire, Pratikshya Chaudhary, Sabina Chaudhary

Midfielders: Renuka Nagarkote, Preeti Rai, Saru Limbu, Saraswati Hamal, Hima Raut, Tulsa Bohara, Bimala Chaudhary, Anita Basnet, Sabita Rana Magar, Sushma Tamang

Forwards: Sabitra Bhandari, Rekha Poudel, Rashmi Kumari Ghising, Anita KC, Chandra Bhandari, Mina Deuba, Mamata Pun, Purnima Rai

2025-05-11

Chyasal Youth, Shree Tusal Share Spoils in 1-1 Draw

Chyasal Youth Club and Shree Tusal Youth Club shared points after playing out a 1-1 draw in the Martyr's Memorial B Division League 2081 on Sunday.

In the only fixture of the day, Chyasal took the lead in the 30th minute through Anil Bhomjan and looked set for all three points.

\However, Shree Tusal salvaged a draw with a dramatic equalizer from Pradip Sunar in the 90th minute at the ANFA Complex.

2025-05-10

Madhyapur defeat Shree Kumari 3-1 in B Division League

Madhyapur Youth Club secured a 3-1 victory over Shree Kumari Club in the Martyr's Memorial B Division League 2081 on Saturday.

The match, originally scheduled for Friday, was postponed by a day due to a scheduling conflict with the ANFA Ordinary Congress held in Dhulikhel, Kavre.

Madhyapur made an early breakthrough as Bikarna Shrestha opened the scoring in just the 3rd minute. The team doubled their lead in the 26th minute through Prajjwal Thapa Magar, heading into halftime with a comfortable advantage.

Shree Kumari Club showed significant improvement in the second half and managed to reduce the deficit with a goal from Nishant Pradhan in the 86th minute. However, Madhyapur sealed the win in added time with a goal from Santosh Gongba, putting the result beyond doubt.

2025-05-12

ANFA Basic Referee Course concludes in Panchthar

A seven-day ANFA Basic Referee Course organized in Phidim, Panchthar concluded successfully with 20 participants passing the final assessment.

The course, which began last Tuesday, was jointly conducted by the Panchthar District Football Association with technical support from the All Nepal Football Association (ANFA). A total of 43 aspiring referees, including two women, took part in the training program aimed at equipping individuals with the foundational knowledge and skills required to officiate football matches.

Among the 43 participants, the following 20 individuals successfully passed the course: Arjun Rai, Bigyan Prasai, Bishal Bantawa Rai, Diwan Rai, Jiban Gurung, Jitan Rai, Kanchan Shrestha, Mahesh Yaksho, Samir Darjee Karki, Sanjaya Jabegu, Saujan Rai, Ser Bahadur Limbu, Sikum Hang Limbu, Subash Limbu, Suman Limbu, Suman Rai, Sunuhang Nembang, Susan Longwa Limbu, Yugen Limbu, and Birendra Rai.

The course covered various aspects of football officiating, including the Laws of the Game, fitness training, positioning, and decision-making.

At the closing ceremony, the passed participants received their certificates from Panchthar District Football Association President Ganesh Rai and District Coordination Committee Panchthar Chief Ramraj Angdembe. They congratulated the new referees and encouraged them to contribute actively to the development of football in the region.