ANFA: All Nepal Football Association

2022-05-01

National team coach hurt by players leaving camp but forgives them

Head coach of national men's team Abdullah Almutairi has said he has been hurt by the recent development involving national team players but said he has forgave them for their remarks against him.

In a letter to ANFA General Secretary Indraman Tuladhar, coach Abdullah said the allegation made by the players was a result of young blood that led to uncomfortable situation. "I as a guarding of all players of the national team can understand the impulse of young blood that led to an uncomforatable situation. Please understand that the unilateral action of players has hurt me deeply because I have always had the best interest of the national football in my heart," coach Abdullah said in the letter.

He said he believed the team had made significant progress and wants to continue.

Abdullah also requested the association not to punish the players and said he decided to exclude them for the best interest and the performance of the team.

He said it was his responsibility to choose the best possible combination for the team and takes full responsibility for the performance of the team in the AFC Asian Cup 2023 Qualifiers.

Read the coach's letter in full:

2022-04-29

17 players called up for national team closed camp

Seventeen new players have been called up to the national team closed camp from Thursday.

National football team head coach Abdullah Almutairi has called up 17 players to the team in preparation for the AFC Asian Cup 2023 Qualifiers.

Nepal will play its first game of the Qualifiers against Jordan on June 8 followed by against Kuwait on June 11. The final game against Indonesia will be played on June 14.

Players: Bikesh Kuthu (GK), Bishal Sunar (GK), Abhishek Baral (GK), Akash Buda Magar, Ashish Chaudhary, Bikash Tamang, George Prince Karki, Manish Jargah Magar, Nir Kumar Rai, Rajan Gurung, Roshan Rana Magar, Rup Bahadur Lama, Sanjok Rai, Sesehang Angdembe, Shiva Gurung, Sunil Shrestha, Sushil Rai

2022-04-26

Pema Dolma Lama wins Women's Association presidential election

Pema Dolma Lama became the President of ANFA Women's Association after claiming victory in the elections held at ANFA Complex on Tuesday.

Lama defeated her only rival Bimala Poudel to claim victory. Of the total 42 votes, Lama secured 36 to Poudel's six.

Pramila Singh Shrestha, Luna Pradhan and Kamala Hirachan Thakali won the vice president positions. Shrestha secured 38 votes, Pradhan received 35 and Hirachan won 34 votes. Another vice presidential candidate Rama Bhattarai won seven votes.

The election committee declared seven members as unanimous after only seven candidates vied for the position. Brinda Dewan, Dipa Chhetri, Sarila Shrestha Maleku, Saraswoti Shrestha, Lila Maya Thapa, Chandra Bhandari and Bina Shrestha became the members of the association.

A minute silence was held to mourn the death of former Nepali international and former assistant treasurer of Women's Association Nandakala Thapa who passed away on Monday night.

(From left: Luna Pradhan, Pema Dolma Lama, Pramila Singh Shrestha and Kamala Hirachan Thakali)

2022-04-26

Sanepa lead table with second win, RC 32 defeat Birgunj

Sanepa Club defeated Pulchowk Sports Club 2-0 for their second win of the Martyr's Memorial 'C' Division League 2022 on Monday.

Khem Raj Tamang scored a brace for Sanepa in the 13th and added minutes of the game in Sanepa's win.

RC32 Football Academy also won their second game with a 3-1 victory over pointless Birgunj Youth Academy.

Babin Bohora struck twice in the second and 70th minute and Bishal Pandey scored the other goal in the 83rd for RC32. Brijesh Chaudhary scored Birgunj's goal in the 56th.

The second match of the day between Manohara United Club and Swoyambhu Club ended in 1-1 draw. Sahil Adhikari gave Swoyambhu the lead in the 48th minute which was cancelled out by Sujan Balampakhi Magar in the 84th.

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 team coach hurt by players leaving camp but forgives them

17 players called up for national team closed camp

Pema Dolma Lama wins Women's Association presidential election

Sanepa lead table with second win, RC 32 defeat Birgunj

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