ANFA: All Nepal Football Association

2024-02-03

National women's team squad down to 31

National women's team squad has been reduced to 31 from the previous 40. The team will take part in the 2024 WAFF Women's Championship in Saudi Arabia.

Head coach Rajendra Tamang trimmed his squad on Saturday.

Besides Nepal, Guam, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine, Saudi Arabia and Syria have confirmed their intention to participate in the competition.

Goalkeepers: Anjila Tumbapo Subba, Anjana Rana Magar, Usha Nath, Sapana Rai

Defenders: Nisha Thokar, Samikshya Ghimire, Hira Kumari Bhujel, Puja Rana, Bimala BK, Sabina Chaudhary, Ganga Gurung, Gita Rana, Amrita Jaisi, Pratichya Chaudhary

Midfielders: Anita KC, Saraswati Hamal, Samjhana Lawati, Anjali Machamache, Anita Basnet, Bimala Chaudhary, Manmaya Damai, Dipa Shahi, Preeti Rai, Dipa Neupane

Forwards: Sabita Rana Magar, Amisha Karki, Sabitra Bhandari, Rashmi Ghising, Anushka Sherpa, Chandra Bhandari, Rekha Poudel

2024-02-02

Nepal lose to Bangladesh in SAFF U-9 Women's Championship

Bangladesh downed Nepal 3-1 in the SAFF U-19 Women's Championship in Dhaka on Friday.

In a gripping encounter at the BSSSMK Stadium in Dhaka, Bangladesh seized control early on, netting two goals in quick succession during the first half. Sagorika broke the deadlock in the 40th minute, followed swiftly by Munki Akhter doubling the lead just two minutes later.

Despite Nepal's determined efforts, they found themselves trailing as Bangladesh maintained their defensive resilience throughout the game.

Nepal managed to narrow the deficit with a goal in the 54th minute, injecting some hope but Bangladesh quickly responded, with Sagorika securing her second goal just three minutes later, sealing the victory for the hosts.

With this result, Nepal faces a tough challenge ahead to secure the top two spot in the Championship. They face Bhutan in their next match on Sunday. Bhutan, who suffered a heavy 10-0 defeat against India in their opening match, will be eager to bounce back, setting the stage for an intriguing encounter.

The top two sides after a single round robin matches will play in the final.

2024-02-02

Sabitra Bhandari to play in top-tier French League

National team forward Sabitra Bhandari 'Samba' is all set to play in the highest league of women's football in France.

Bhandari signed an 18-month contract with top-tier French club En Avant Guingamp. The club currently plays in the Division 1 Féminine, the first division of women's football in France.

The club took to their social media channels to announce Bhandari's signing. Bhandari becomes the first every Nepali player to play for top-tier European club.

This will be second stint in European football for Bhandari. She had previously signed for Israeli club Hapoel Ra'anana making a big impact despite her short tenure in the club.

2024-01-26

35 players finalized for closed camp of U-16 national women's team

Thirty-five players have been finalized for the preliminary squad of the U-16 national women's team. The team will take part in the SAFF U-16 Women's Championship in Nepal from March 1-10.

Head coach Chakra Tamang, following multiple rounds of selection finalized his preliminary squad of the Championship.

Players selection was held in district, province and central level.

Preliminary squad

Goalkeepers: Jharna Dumrakoti, Laxmi Oli, Sunita shyangtan, Juna tamang, Yosoda shahi

Defenders: Sudha Pulamu, Dilisha Karki, Anshu BK, Salina Loba (Sabina Lowa), Mina Chand, Unisha Thing, Aliza BK, Dikshya Rayamajhi, Sony Majhi, Sunita Lama, Rejina Lama, Aarkriti Rai

Midfielders: Dikti Kumari Shyangtan, Babtika Karki, Rabina BK, Bhumika Budhathoki, Aayusha Reule (Ansu Reula), Ritika Karki, Ayusha Gurung, Ganchhyu Dolma-Lo (Gyanshu Dolma Lo), Laxmi Maya Bal, Ashika Karki, Karina Ghale, Min Maya Shrestha

Forwards: Puja Giri, Anu Bhusal, Yam Kumari BK, Anita Rana Magar, Sabina Tamang, Purnima Tharu

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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

National women's team squad down to 31

Nepal lose to Bangladesh in SAFF U-9 Women's Championship

Sabitra Bhandari to play in top-tier French League

35 players finalized for closed camp of U-16 national women's team

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