ANFA: All Nepal Football Association

2026-01-21

Nepal cruise to 5–1 victory over Pakistan

Nepal returned to winning ways with a convincing 5–1 victory over Pakistan in the SAFF Women’s Futsal Championship in Thailand on Wednesday.

Manisha Thapa Magar gave Nepal an early advantage, scoring twice in the 3rd and 9th minutes. Roshani Bohara Chhetri added a third goal in the 16th minute to strengthen Nepal’s lead. In the second half, Dipa Rai found the net in the 32nd minute before Jenifer Rana sealed the win with a goal in the 35th minute.

Pakistan’s lone goal was scored by Azwa Chaudhary in the 27th minute.

Nepal will play Bhutan in their next and final group-stage match of the SAFF Women’s Futsal Championship.

2026-01-19

Nepal fall to Bangladesh in SAFF Women’s Futsal Championship

Nepal suffered a 3–0 defeat against Bangladesh in their group-stage match of the SAFF Women’s Futsal Championship in Thailand on Monday.

Bangladesh took the lead through Sabina Khatun in the 14th minute. Srimoti Krishnarani Sarkar doubled the advantage in the 19th minute before Lipi Akter sealed the victory with a goal in the 33rd minute.

Nepal will face Pakistan in their next match of the SAFF Women’s Futsal Championship as they aim to return to winning ways.

2026-01-17

Nepal suffer defeat against India in SAFF Women’s Futsal Championship

Nepal were defeated 8–1 by India in their group-stage match of the SAFF Women’s Futsal Championship in Thailand on Saturday.

India took early control of the match with goals from Diti Kamlesh Kanungo in the 4th, 4th, 13th and 15th minutes. Nishka Parkash scored in the 8th minute, while Ritika Singh added two more goals in the 22nd and 37th minutes. Khushbu Kashiram Saroj also found the net in the 24th minute.

Nepal’s lone goal came through Manisha Thapa Magar in the 8th minute.

Nepal will now face Bangladesh in their next match of the SAFF Women’s Futsal Championship as they look to bounce back in the tournament.

2026-01-15

Nepal thrash Maldives 5–0 in SAFF Women’s Futsal Championship

Nepal recorded an impressive 5–0 victory over Maldives in the SAFF Women’s Futsal Championship in Thailand on Thursday.

Jenifer Rana starred for Nepal, scoring twice in the 4th and 12th minutes. Bimala Chaudhary added another goal in the 11th minute, while Manisha Thapa Magar converted a penalty in the 18th minute. Maldives’ Fathimath Saina scored an own goal, completing Nepal’s dominant win.

The emphatic result followed Nepal’s opening 2–2 draw against Sri Lanka in their first match of the tournament.

Nepal will face India in their next group-stage match of the SAFF Women’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

Nepal cruise to 5–1 victory over Pakistan

Nepal fall to Bangladesh in SAFF Women’s Futsal Championship

Nepal suffer defeat against India in SAFF Women’s Futsal Championship

Nepal thrash Maldives 5–0 in SAFF Women’s Futsal 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