ANFA: All Nepal Football Association

2022-08-29

ANFA Community course concludes in Dhankuta

ANFA Community course has concluded in Dhankuta on Sunday.

Thirty-two participants from four districts—Dhankuta, Sunsari, Morang ,and Lalitpur—took part in the course which started on Thursday.

The closing session was chaired by the President of Dhankuta District Football Association Mani Chemjong and Chief Administrative Officer Ram Bahadur Thapa was the chief guest.

Sanjeet Singh was the instructor and Bhagwati Rana Magar and Sarin Pradhan were the assistant instructors of the course.

Participants: Sabin Adhikari, Shyam Bahadur Chemjong, Dipendra Limbu, Aashish Limbu, Rupesh Chemjong, Tejendra Limbu, Bigyan Limbu, Sunita Tamang, Rabindra Magar, Balpendra Ale Magar, Apsara Magar, Junu Limbu, Yogyata Limbu, Sabina Tamanag, Nabin Majhi Shiv lal Giri, Rajip Chaudhary, Man Prasad Limbu, Suresh Subba, Laxmi Tamang, Hemant Magar, Umesh Rai, Surendra Gurung,Basant Raj NIraula, Nabin Tamang, Purna Limbu, Ojesh Shrestha Limbu, Milan Shrestha, Nordhen Ghising, Hom Bahadur Limbu, Bikram Limbu, Kamal Singh Limbu.

2022-08-28

Final squad for U-17 national team finalized (Update)

The final squad for U-17 national team has been finalized.

Head coach Urjan Shrestha had finalized 24 players on Sunday. Samir Tamang has been left out from the squad which is flying to Sri Lanka on Friday to take part in the SAFF U-17 Championship.

The team will also take part in the 2023 AFC U-17 Asian Cup qualification.

Final squad:

Goalkeepers: Krishal Moktan, Samir Chand, Rubin Bogati

Defenders: Aswin Ghorasainee, Semanta Thapa, Unesh Budathoki, Madan Paudel, Dipak Thapa Magar, Nishant Tamang, Yunish Magar, Bikram Tamang, Pritam Karki, Dhiraj Bishwakarma

Midfielders: Prashant Laxsam, Mirak Lingden, Saroj Darlami, Harish Raj Bhatta, Lachhu Thapa

Forwards: Niraj Karki, Dhan Singh BK, Binod KC, Sijal Rai, Subash Bam

(This news was originally published on August 28, 2022. It has been updated on August 31, 2022)

2022-08-28

Anil Shrestha appointed team manager of national men's team

Anil Shrestha has been appointed as the team manager of national men's football team.

ANFA General Secretary Kiran Rai welcomed Shrestha and handed him the appointment letter on Sunday at ANFA Complex.

Shrestha has previously worked as team manager of League Champions Machhindra Football Club. He is also the Vice President of the league champions.

Shrestha, speaking to ANFA Media, said he was delighted to take the responsibility of the national team. "I have worked as team manager before but it was on club level. Team manager of the national team is of another level. I know it is challenging but I will give my best," said Shrestha.

Shrestha's first job in his new role will be against the international friendly against Bangladesh on September 27 at Dasharath Stadium.

2022-08-27

Final squad for SAFF Women's Championship confirmed

The final squad for upcoming SAFF Women's Championship 2022 to be held in Kathmandu from September 6 to 19 has been confirmed.

Head coach Kumar Thapa finalized his 23 member squad on Saturday.

Nepal have been drawn against Bhutan and Sri Lanka in Group B of the competition. Defending champions India are pitted against Maldives, Bangladesh and Pakistan in Group A.

Nepal will play against Bhutan in the opening match on September 6 followed by against Sri Lanka on September 12. The top two teams from each group will play in the semi final match.

Final squad:

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

Defenders: Hira Kumari Bhujel, Amrita Jaishi, Gita Rana, Punam Jargha Magar, Nisha Thokar, Samikshya Ghimire, Bimala BK

Midfielders: Bimala Chaudhary, Manjali Kumari Yonjan, Preeti Rai, Saru Limbu, Dipa Rai, Dipa Shahi, Indira Rai, Anita Basnet, Anita KC

Forwards: Amisha Karki, Rekha Poudel, Sabitra Bhandari, Rashmi Kumari Ghising

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

ANFA Community course concludes in Dhankuta

Final squad for U-17 national team finalized (Update)

Anil Shrestha appointed team manager of national men's team

Final squad for SAFF Women's Championship confirmed

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