ANFA: All Nepal Football Association

2025-09-25

Neupane appointed Head Coach of National Women’s Team

The All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) has appointed Nabin Neupane as the Head Coach of the national women’s football team. His appointment will run until the SAFF Women’s Championship 2026, one of the key regional tournaments for women’s football.

Neupane officially received his appointment letter from ANFA General Secretary Kiran Rai at a ceremony held at the ANFA Complex on Thursday.

Neupane brings significant experience to the role, having previously served as the Head Coach of the national U-23 youth team in his latest stint and also as the Head Coach of the national men’s team.

In addition to the head coach appointment, ANFA has confirmed the supporting coaching staff for the team. Bhagwati Thapa and Raj Kumar KC have been named Assistant Coaches, strengthening the technical side of the squad.

Meanwhile, Bindra Dewan, Shila Giri, and Bikash Gurung will continue in their respective roles as Team Manager, Physiotherapist, and Kit Manager.

2025-09-21

Initial squad announced for Vietnam matches

The initial squad for the AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers matches against Vietnam has been announced.

Head coach Matt Ross announced his squad for the two matches to be played on October 9 and 14.

Coach Ross has called up 33 players in his initial list.

Initial squad: Abhishek Limbu, Aditya Shakya, Amit Lama, Ananta Tamang, Anjan Bista, Anjal Shrestha, Arik Bista, Ayush Ghalan, Bimal Pandey, Bishal Sunar, Deep Karki, Dinesh Henjan, Dipendra BK, Dipesh Gurung, Gillespye Jung Karki, Kiran Chemjong, Kritish Chhunju, Kushal Deuba, Laken Limbu, Mani Lama, Manish Dangi, Nirajan Dhami, Rohit Chand, Rohan Karki, Samir Tamang, Samit Shrestha, Sanish Shrestha, Santosh Khatri, Subash Bam, Suman Shrestha, Sumit Shrestha, Tekendra Thapa, Yogesh Gurung

2025-09-08

Five teams confirmed for ANFA Women’s League

The five teams that secured their spots in the upcoming ANFA Women’s League have been confirmed following the conclusion of the Qualifiers on Monday.

From Group A, Church Boys United and RS Resort and Beach Football advanced to the League, while Sankata FC and NRT booked their places from Group B, with all four teams finishing in the top two positions of their respective groups.

In addition, Jhapa Football Club sealed the final berth after defeating Rapti Football Club 1-0 in a playoff match between the third-placed teams from each group. With the win, Jhapa joined the other four sides to complete the lineup for the Women’s League.

2025-09-08

Nepal’s second friendly against Bangladesh called off

The All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) has called off the second international friendly match between Nepal and Bangladesh, which was scheduled for September 9 at the Dasharath Stadium.

Nepal and Bangladesh were set to play two friendlies, but the second match has been cancelled due to the prevailing situation in the country. The two teams had already faced each other in the first match on September 6, which ended in a goalless draw.

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

Neupane appointed Head Coach of National Women’s Team

Initial squad announced for Vietnam matches

Five teams confirmed for ANFA Women’s League

Nepal’s second friendly against Bangladesh called off

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