ANFA: All Nepal Football Association

2025-04-07

U-19 national squad trimmed to 33 players

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

2025-04-04

Tusal and RCT share points to conclude fourth round

The fourth round of the Martyr’s Memorial B Division League 2081 concluded at the ANFA Complex in Satdobato, with Shree Tusal Youth Club and RCT playing out a 1-1 draw in the final match of the round.

After a goalless first half, RCT broke the deadlock in the 49th minute through a goal from Sudip Lama. However, Tusal responded in the 61st minute, with Devraj Tamang finding the back of the net to level the match.

KWS Planning Boys United remain the only team with a perfect record, winning all four of their matches to sit atop the standings. Shree Bhagawati Club trail by two points in second place.

2025-04-03

Jhapa secure first win; Nayabasti, Brigade Boys share spoils

Jhapa Football Club registered their first victory in the Martyr's Memorial B Division League with a 2-0 win over BBR A-One Saraswoti Youth Club.

In the match played at the ANFA Complex on Thursday, Pradeep Budathoki converted from the penalty spot in the 11th minute to give Jhapa an early lead. Despite Saraswoti creating chances of their own, Rajesh Dahal sealed the result with a goal in the 88th minute.

In the second match of the day, Brigade Boys Club and Nayabasti Youth Club played out a 1-1 draw in a fiercely contested battle. Bijaya Uranw gave Brigade Boys the lead, but an unfortunate own goal by Manish Gurung in the 67th minute brought Nayabasti level, and the teams ultimately shared the points.

2025-04-02

Birgunj ddge Bansbari, Planning Boys continue winning run

Birgunj United edged past Bansbari Club 2-1 to extend their unbeaten run in the Martyr's Memorial B Division League 2081.

In the first match of the day at the ANFA Complex, Bibek Chaudhary broke the deadlock in the 66th minute to give Birgunj the lead. Amar Dangol doubled the advantage in the 85th minute before Sandip Limbu pulled one back for Bansbari in the 90th minute, but it was too little, too late.

In the second match, KWS Planning Boys United continued their perfect start to the campaign with a 2-1 win over Boys Union Club.

Pratap Singh Rai opened the scoring in the 12th minute for Planning Boys, but Sanjeev Lama equalized just two minutes into the second half. However, Rujan Neupane restored Planning Boys’ lead in the 54th minute with what proved to be the winning goal, securing their fourth consecutive victory in as many matches.