ANFA: All Nepal Football Association

2024-03-05

Bangladesh secure SAFF U-16 Women's Championship with India win

Bangladesh defeated India 3-1 and secured a place in the finals of the SAFF U-16 Women's Championship on Tuesday.

The other finalists of the competition will be decided by the Nepal vs India match on Thursday afternoon.

Two late goals saw Bangladesh fend off India for the place in the finals.

Alpi Akter gave Bangladesh the lead in the ninth minute of the match before India equalized through Anushka Kumari in the 55th minute.

Bangladesh restored their lead through Sauravi Akanda Prity in the 78th before Arpita Biswas sealed the victory one minute from time.

Undefeated Bangladesh play their final group match against winless and goalless Bhutan on March 8.

2024-03-05

ANFA Referee Course 2024 begins in Jumla

The ANFA Referee Course 2024 Category 4 has begun in Jumla from Monday.

Thirty-six participants, 33 men and three women, are taking part in the course organized by Jumla District Football Association with technical support from All Nepal Football Association.

Member of Federal Parliament Kantika Sejuwal was the chief guest of the opening ceremony while ANFA Ex-Co member and President of Jumla District Football Association Bharat Budh Thapa presided the ceremony.

The seven-day course will conclude on March 9.

2024-03-04

Nepal defeat Bhutan for first win

Nepal defeated Bhutan to register their first win of the SAFF U-16 Women's Championship at ANFA Complex on Monday.

Nepal set the tone early in the match, scoring all three goals in the first half. Puja Giri opened the scoring for Nepal in the 14th minute, followed by Bhumika Budathoki doubling their advantage in the 18th minute. Gyanshu Dolma Lo extended Nepal's lead with a goal in the 31st minute, sealing the victory for her team.

With this crucial win, Nepal keeps their hopes alive to advance to the finals of the competition. The top two teams from the single round-robin format will secure a spot in the final showdown.

Nepal's next match will be against India in their final group match on Thursday.

2024-03-02

Bangladesh secures victory over Nepal in SAFF U-16 Women's Championship

Bangladesh emerged triumphant with a 2-0 win over Nepal in the SAFF U-16 Women's Championship at ANFA Complex in Satdobato on Saturday.

Sauravi Akanda Prity proved to be the difference-maker for Bangladesh, netting both goals in their victory. Prity opened the scoring in the 24th minute with a well-taken effort before doubling her tally from the penalty spot in the 31st minute.

Nepal will now look to bounce back as they prepare to face Bhutan in their upcoming match on Monday.

Nepal vs Hong Kong, China match cancelled

Procurement of Hotel Services [16th March, 2026 - Naya Patrika]

Nepal vs Hong Kong, China

Commemorative Memento Statue of Players[Naya Patrika: 20th January, 2026]

Supply of hatchback car [Naya Patrika: 20th January, 2026]

A Division Commercial rights

11th Ex-Co meeting

ANFA Congress Schedule

News

Bangladesh secure SAFF U-16 Women's Championship with India win

ANFA Referee Course 2024 begins in Jumla

Nepal defeat Bhutan for first win

Bangladesh secures victory over Nepal in SAFF U-16 Women's Championship

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

35 players called up for SAFF Women's Championship's closed camp

32 players called up in FIFA Series initial squad

Bagmati edge RS Resort in nine-goal thriller, Police down Church Boys

Sankata dominate NRT, Army defeat Jhapa

ANFA

Nine C division clubs selected as voting members

Seven clubs granted National License

ANFA Executive Committee holds emergency meeting, approves key infrastructure and competition decisions

Nepal Hosts Inaugural Vatsalya SAFF Women’s Club Championship from Friday

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

Two-day Amateur Football Environment Analysis concludes

ANFA Begins Two-Day Amateur Football Environment Analysis

ANFA/ANFA C Diploma Coaching Course begins

Two-day capacity building workshop for coach educators begins

Competition

Laligurans edge Chitlang, Army narrowly beat Satdobato

Friends and Jawalakhel share spoils, Church Boys thrash Sankata

Shree Bhagawati edge Manang, Nawa Jana snatch late winner

Army edge Machhindra, Laligurans outlast Planning Boys

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

Nepal beat Bhutan 4–1 to finish third in SAFF Futsal Championship

Nepal bounce back with 4–1 win over Bangladesh

Nepal fall 2–1 to Maldives

Nepal denied win after late Pakistan comeback

International Arena

AFC Social Responsibility Committee outlines strategic approach for more inspired outcomes

Gianni Infantino re-elected unopposed as FIFA president

SAFF confirms Sports Partner International as the official commercial partner

Deal with NPO to Strengthen Grassroots

Men's Team

Nepal off to Laos for AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers match

Nepal awarded with 3-0 victory over Malaysia

Resilient Nepal fall short as Malaysia clinch 1–0 victory

Nepal hold Bangladesh to thrilling draw

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 Distributes FIFA Badges for 2026

FIFA MA Refereeing Course Concludes

Five-day FIFA MA Refereeing Course begins

ANFA Basic Referee Course concludes in Panchthar

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