ANFA: All Nepal Football Association

2025-09-27

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

Head coach Chet Narayan Shrestha has announced the final squad for the upcoming AFC U-17 Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers.

Nepal will compete against hosts Thailand and Turkmenistan in the qualifiers scheduled from October 13 to 17.

Final squad

Goalkeepers: Jharna Dumrakoti, Laxmi Oli, Bhupika Shahi

Defenders: Dikshya Rayamajhi, Alija Kumari BK, Gyanshu Dolmo Lo, Samjhana Chand, Purnima Tadi, Anu Majhi, Min Maya Shrestha, Anshu BK

Midfielders: Rabina BK, Kritisha Tamang, Aashika Karki, Sahara Limbu, Babtika Karki, Bhumika Budathoki (C), Ayusha Reule, Srijana Baduwal

Forwards: Asmita Magar, Puja Giri, Yam Kumari BK, Anita Rana Magar

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2025-09-26

Initial squad for India friendly announced

Head coach Nabin Neupane has announced the initial squad for Nepal’s upcoming international friendly against India. The match will be played on October 26 in Sikkim.

The fixture will mark Neupane’s first game in charge of the national team since his appointment as head coach, a role he will hold until the SAFF Women’s Championship 2026.

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

Defenders: Nisha Thokar, Samikshya Ghimire, Man Maya Damai, Pratikshya Chaudhary, Bimala BK, Puja Rana, Amrita Jaishi, Sajani Thokar, Hira Kumari Bhujel, Neha Kumari Chaudhary

Midfielders: Bimala Chaudhary, Anita Basnet, Renuka Nagarkote, Preeti Rai, Saru Limbu, Sabita Rana Magar, Saraswati Hamal, Chandra Bhandari, Anita KC, Hima Raut, Dipa Shahi, Tulasa Bohara, Senu Pariyar, Sukriya Miya

Forwards: Rashmi Kumari Ghising, Rekha Poudel, Mina Deuba, Purnima Rai, Jenifer Magar, Sabitra Bhandari

2025-09-25

Neupane appointed Head Coach of National Women’s Team

The All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) has appointed Nabin Neupane as the Head Coach of the national women’s football team. His appointment will run until the SAFF Women’s Championship 2026, one of the key regional tournaments for women’s football.

Neupane officially received his appointment letter from ANFA General Secretary Kiran Rai at a ceremony held at the ANFA Complex on Thursday.

Neupane brings significant experience to the role, having previously served as the Head Coach of the national U-23 youth team in his latest stint and also as the Head Coach of the national men’s team.

In addition to the head coach appointment, ANFA has confirmed the supporting coaching staff for the team. Bhagwati Thapa and Raj Kumar KC have been named Assistant Coaches, strengthening the technical side of the squad.

Meanwhile, Bindra Dewan, Shila Giri, and Bikash Gurung will continue in their respective roles as Team Manager, Physiotherapist, and Kit Manager.

2025-09-21

Initial squad announced for Vietnam matches

The initial squad for the AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers matches against Vietnam has been announced.

Head coach Matt Ross announced his squad for the two matches to be played on October 9 and 14.

Coach Ross has called up 33 players in his initial list.

Initial squad: Abhishek Limbu, Aditya Shakya, Amit Lama, Ananta Tamang, Anjan Bista, Anjal Shrestha, Arik Bista, Ayush Ghalan, Bimal Pandey, Bishal Sunar, Deep Karki, Dinesh Henjan, Dipendra BK, Dipesh Gurung, Gillespye Jung Karki, Kiran Chemjong, Kritish Chhunju, Kushal Deuba, Laken Limbu, Mani Lama, Manish Dangi, Nirajan Dhami, Rohit Chand, Rohan Karki, Samir Tamang, Samit Shrestha, Sanish Shrestha, Santosh Khatri, Subash Bam, Suman Shrestha, Sumit Shrestha, Tekendra Thapa, Yogesh Gurung

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)

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Hotel services in Dhara, Morang/Itahari

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News

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

Initial squad announced for Vietnam matches

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

FIFA/ANFA Grassroots Coaching Course Begins

Funds for Grassroots development

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

National Women's team squad reduced to 35 players

40 players called up for closed camp of Asian Games