ANFA: All Nepal Football Association

2025-05-04

Shree Kumari, Planning Boys share points

KWS Planning Boys United saw their lead at the top of the Martyr's Memorial B Division League 2081 table reduced to just two points after being held to a 1-1 draw by Shree Kumari Club on Sunday.

In the match played at ANFA Complex, Satdobato, league leaders Planning Boys were made to work hard for a point. Yaman Maharjan gave Shree Kumari the lead in the 59th minute, but Pratap Sing Rai equalized in the 72nd minute to ensure Planning Boys avoided defeat.

Earlier in the day, Birgunj United secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Madhyapur Youth Association. Amit Bachhar scored the decisive goal in the 42nd minute, earning all three points for Birgunj.

2025-05-02

Boys Union defeat Brigade Boys, Shree Bhagawati overcome Jhapa

Boys Union Club held off a late comeback from Brigade Boys Club to claim a narrow 3-2 victory in the Martyr's Memorial B Division League 2081 on Friday.

Dorje Tamang opened the scoring for Boys Union in the 29th minute, giving them a first-half lead. The team extended their advantage in the second half with goals from Sujit Budathoki in the 66th minute and Milan Limbu five minutes later.

Brigade Boys responded with a spirited late charge as Roman Shrestha found the net in the 79th minute and Ashish Gurung added another in the 87th. However, Boys Union managed to hold on and secure the three points.

In the day’s other fixture, Shree Bhagawati Club continued their strong push for promotion with a 2-0 win over Jhapa Football Club. Following a goalless first half, Bikrant Narsingh Rana broke the deadlock in the 65th minute. Ajit Lama sealed the win with a goal in the 79th minute, keeping Shree Bhagawati in the race for promotion.

2025-05-01

RCT defeat Saraswoti, Bansbari edge Tusal

RCT Club came from behind to secure a thrilling 4-3 victory over Saraswoti Youth Club in the Martyr's Memorial B Division League 2081 at the ANFA Complex on Thursday.

Saraswoti opened the scoring in the 36th minute through Bishesh Lama, but their lead lasted only four minutes as Ajit Gurung equalized for RCT. Saraswoti regained the lead in the 53rd minute with a goal from Sandesh Khatri. However, RCT staged a dramatic comeback with three goals in a five-minute span.

Prajwal Gurung leveled the score once again in the 65th minute, followed by a quick strike from Sajan Pakhrin in the 67th minute to put RCT ahead. Prajwal Gurung struck again in the 70th minute to extend RCT’s lead to 4-2. Although Naresh Kumar Khatri scored in the sixth minute of added time for Saraswoti, it was not enough to salvage a point.

In the second match of the day, Bansbari Club edged Shree Tusal Youth Club 1-0. Bikey Rai netted the lone goal of the match in the 67th minute, securing all three points for Bansbari.

2025-05-06

ANFA referee basic course begins in Panchthar

A seven-day ANFA basic referee course has begun in Phidim, Panchthar from Tuesday.

A total of 43 participants including two women are taking part in the course.

The course is being organized by Panchthar District Football Association with technical support from ANFA.

Phidim Municipality Chief Mitra Prasad Kafle inaugurated the event at the municipality hall.

Panchathar District Football Association President Ganesh Bahadur Rai was also present in the inauguration ceremony. The course will conclude on May 12.

The course is aimed at individuals aspiring to become certified football referees in Nepal.

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

Shree Kumari, Planning Boys share points

Boys Union defeat Brigade Boys, Shree Bhagawati overcome Jhapa

RCT defeat Saraswoti, Bansbari edge Tusal

ANFA referee basic course begins in Panchthar

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