ANFA: All Nepal Football Association

2025-09-07

ANFA/ANFA C Diploma Coaching Course begins

The ANFA/AFC C Diploma Coaching Course has commenced at the APF Headquarters in Halchok. The course was jointly inaugurated by ANFA General Secretary Kiran Rai and APF Club President SSP Kamal Prasad Tiusina, who lit an oil-fed lamp to mark the opening ceremony.

A total of 24 participants are taking part in the program being conducted by ANFA Technical Director Hari Khadka.

The ANFA/AFC C Diploma Coaching Course is an entry-level program designed to provide aspiring coaches with the essential knowledge and skills required to work with youth and amateur players.

Conducted under the guidelines of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), the course focuses on the fundamentals of coaching, including training session planning, player development, and promoting the values of football. Successful participants will be awarded the AFC C Diploma, which qualifies them to coach at grassroots and youth levels.

Participants: Anup Thapa Magar, Bikram Singh Waiba, Dinesh Gurung, Dipendra Lama Tamang, Ghim Kumari Gurung, Kamana Aryal KC, Mahesh Lama, Man Bahadur Pariyar, Man Bahadur Rana Magar, Milan Rai, Mohan Bikram Thapa, Nikhil Shrestha, Nirmal Dahal, Nilendra Dewan, Niru Thapa, Ram Chandar Wajee, Raju Lama, Ranjana Darjee, Romeo Ghale, Sanjeet Shrestha, Santosh Shrestha, Shyam Kumar Nepali, Sudeep Shihkhrakar, Sujan Tamang

2025-09-07

Nepal, Bangladesh play out goalless draw

Nepal and Bangladesh shared the spoils in a goalless draw in their first international friendly at the Dasharath Stadium on Saturday.

The home side pressed for a breakthrough throughout the match but could not find the finishing touch. Bangladesh had the ball in the net early on, only for the effort to be ruled offside.

Nepal came closest in the 29th minute when Ananta Tamang’s flick off a Manish Lama free kick was denied by goalkeeper Mohammad Sujon Hossain. Bangladesh nearly responded in the 39th minute, but Sumon Rezzal’s attempt flew over the crossbar.

Chances continued after the break. In the 68th minute, Gillespijung Karki forced a save with a long-range strike. Eight minutes later, Nepal’s captain Kiran Chemjong kept out a powerful effort from Sohel Rana, set up by Rakib Hossain.

The game eventually ended scoreless, marking Nepal’s return to the Dasharath Stadium after 21 months.

Earlier, Minister for Youth and Sports Teju Lal Chaudhary kicked off the event by handing over the match ball to the officials.

ANFA President Pankaj Bikram Nembang, Vice President Dawa Lama, and General Secretary Kiran Rai welcomed National Sports Council Member Secretary Tanka Lal Ghising and Bangladesh’s Ambassador to Nepal Md. Shafiqur Rahman ahead of the match.

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)