ANFA: All Nepal Football Association

2026-01-14

National League 2082 begins at ANFA Complex

The National League 2082 began on Wednesday, January 14, at the ANFA Complex, featuring two exciting opening matches.

In the first match, Friends Club defeated Kankrebihar Club 3–1.

Friends Club’s Khemraj Shrestha scored an own goal to give Kankrebihar Club the early advantage, but Prashant Laksam scored Friends Club’s first goal in the 45+2nd minute to level the match.

Prabesh Basnet then put Friends Club ahead in the 59th minute, and Ashish Chapagain sealed the 3–1 victory in the 90th minute.

In the second match, Shree Bhagawati Club and Church Boys United played out a 1–1 draw. Harihar Buda Magar put Shree Bhagawati ahead in the 45th minute, but Church Boys United’s Arik Bista equalized in the 65th minute.

2026-01-26

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

Nepal concluded their campaign on a high with a 4–1 victory over Bhutan in the SAFF Men’s Futsal Championship in Thailand on Monday, securing third place in the tournament.

Jetsuen Dorji gave Bhutan an early lead in the 16th minute, but Nepal responded strongly. Bijay Shrestha equalized in the 21st minute, followed by Pemba Dorje Lama’s two goals in the 25th and 31st minutes. Saroj Tamang sealed the win with a goal in the 38th minute.

With this victory, Nepal claimed third place, ending their championship journey on a positive note.

2026-01-24

Nepal bounce back with 4–1 win over Bangladesh

Nepal secured an impressive 4–1 victory against Bangladesh in the SAFF Men’s Futsal Championship in Thailand on Saturday.

Lakpa Tamang opened the scoring for Nepal in the 14th minute, followed by Saroj Tamang’s strike in the 29th minute. Bangladesh pulled one back through Rahbar Khan in the 34th minute, but Nepal quickly restored their two-goal advantage with goals from Sanje Syangtan in the 35th minute and Bikrant Narsingh Rana in the 37th minute to seal the win.

Nepal will face Bhutan in their final match of the tournament.

2026-01-22

Nepal fall 2–1 to Maldives

Nepal suffered a narrow 2–1 defeat against Maldives in the SAFF Men’s Futsal Championship in Thailand.

Maldives took the lead through Abdulla Shafiu in the 23rd minute. Nepal responded almost immediately as Bikrant Narsingh Rana equalized in the 24th minute. However, Maldives regained the advantage when Mohamed Imran scored in the 33rd minute.

Despite Nepal’s efforts, they were unable to find another goal, and the match ended in defeat.

Nepal will face Bangladesh in their next match of the SAFF Men’s Futsal Championship.

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 League 2082 begins at ANFA Complex

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

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