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2023-03-03

Final squad for AFC U-20 Asian Cup 2024 Qualifiers announced

The final squad for the AFC U-20 Asian Cup 2024 Qualifiers has been announced on Friday.

Head coach Yam Prasad Gurung announced his squad for the tournament to be held in Palestine. Nepal have been drawn alongside hosts Palestine, Northern Mariana Islands and UAE in Group B of the Qualifiers.

Gurung had led the U-20 national women's team in the SAFF U-20 Women's Championship in Bangladesh.

Final squad

Goalkeepers: Kabita BK, Sabitri Kisan, Lila Joshi

Defenders: Sabina Chaudhary, Hima Rawat, Saru Hamal, Sunita Bhulan, Divya Yasmali Magar, Pratiksha Chaudhary, Kumari Tamang

Midfielders: Tulasa Bohara, Jenifer Rana, Sarah Bajracharya, Sunkala Rai, Manmaya Damai, Preeti Rai, Anjali Machamasi, Saraswati Hamal, Dipa Shahi

Forwards: Garima Rai, Amisha Karki, Mamata Pun, Sadipa Bholan

(File photo)

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2023-03-03

Newcomers Khumaltar begin top-tier campaign with win over Friends

Promoted FC Khumaltar defeated Friends Club 1-0 to begin their maiden Martyr's Memorial 'A' Division League 2079 with a win.

Messouke Oloumou struck just a minute full time to give Khumaltar the win at Dasharath Stadium.

Khumaltar were better of the two sides particularly with Oloumou and Stephane Binong leading the attack for Khumaltar.

Khumaltar's assistant coach Madan Subba said they were happy for the points and improve in coming days. "We played well but lacked coordination in first half. We were better in the second half," said Subba. Subba said it was their first ever game in the top-tier league and not everything would be as smooth as they expected. "It is our first ever top flight game. We will do better in the first half," said Subba.

Friends Club's head coach Urjan Shrestha praised Khumaltar's Oloumou and Binong's performance in today's match. "They were troublesome for us throughout the game. We couldn't maintain ball possession in today's game," Shrestha said. Shrestha said their team believed there was handball in the buildup to Oloumou's goal. "We thought it was a handball. Our players too complained about it but it was not given," he said.

Nepal Police Club will play another promoted side Church Boys United at Chyasal Stadium while Nepal APF Club will take on Three Star Club at Dasharath Stadium. Both the matches will kick-off at 2:30 pm. The third match of the day will be played between Manang Marsyangdi Club and Himalayan Sherpa Club at Dasharath Stadium at 5:30 pm.

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2023-03-02

Head coach Vincenzo Alberto Annese, Assistant Gen Secy Bhattarai receive appointment letter

Newly appointed head coach of men's national team Vincenzo Alberto Annese has received his appointment letter on Thursday.

ANFA General Secretary Kiran Rai handed Annese the letter at ANFA Complex.

Annese was appointed to the post by the fourth Executive Committee meeting of ANFA on Wednesday.

Similarly, newly appointed Assistant General Secretary Damodar Bhatarai was also handed over the appointment letter by General Secretary Rai. Bhattarai, along with Arun Man Joshi and Basanta Raj Aryal, was appointed to the post by the fourth Ex-Co meeting.

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2023-02-03

ANFA Community Coaching Course kicks-off in the Tanahun

Tanahun District Football Association (TDFA) and the All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) have collaborated to launch a four-day football community coaching course from 2nd-5th March 2023. The course, aimed at developing talent coaches in the Gandaki Province, is being instructed by Sanjeet Singh while Chet Narayan Shrestha is the assistant instructor of the course, both from ANFA.

"There are 30 participants in the course  across the Gandaki Province."The course was inaugurated by Bhimad Municipality Mayor Dadhiraj Subedi, who was joined by President of Tanahun District Football Association Satya Raj Palikhe, President of Kaski District Football Association Ujjwal Ranjit, and members of the Tanahun district football association were also present in the opening ceremony. The coaching course covers various aspects of football, including technical, and tactical skills, fitness, nutrition, and Injury prevention including both theory and practical sessions. Participants will receive regular coaching and feedback from instructors.

Participants: Chitra Chettri, Prashant Regmi, Ashasis Gurung, Srijana Regmi, Manjil Shrestha, Prabin Ale, Sandesh Rana, Uttam malla, Min Prasad Dura, Mani Paudayal, Bishnu Thapa, Binod Ghimire, Rajesh Shrestha, Manoj Gurung, Indu Rana, Min Raj Tamang, Ganga Gurung, Kishor Gurung, Durga BK, Sushant Thapa, Aashis Rai, Rajan Thapa, Roshan Gaha, Nirmal Gaha Magar, Parsis Shrestha, Sujan Rana, Santosh Gurung, Sujan saru Magar, Raju Thapa

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