ANFA: All Nepal Football Association

2025-04-29

Surkhet DFA Extraordinary Congress ousts President Chand in no-confidence vote

An Extraordinary Congress of the Surkhet District Football Association (DFA) has passed a no-confidence motion against its President, Rabindra Chand, effectively relieving him of his duties.

The Congress, held at the ANFA Complex in Satdobato, unanimously endorsed the motion with a 12-0 vote. Following the decision, the Congress elected Dilip Basyal as the new President of the DFA.

The meeting was led by Sharad Bhandari, one of the representatives from the 12 clubs that participated in the voting process. ANFA Executive Committee members Anil Malla and Bharat Budh Thapa were also present during the proceedings.

The no-confidence motion was originally registered by 14 clubs on December 16, requesting the convening of an Extraordinary Congress to address concerns over President Chand’s leadership.

2025-04-28

30 players called up for Hong Kong friendly and Laos match

National men's team head coach Matt Ross has announced a 30-man preliminary squad for the upcoming friendly against Hong Kong and the AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers match against Laos.

Nepal will face Hong Kong on June 5, followed by the away match against Laos on June 10.

Preliminary squad: Abhishek Limbu, Amrit Shrestha, Ananta Tamang, Anjan Bista, Anjal Shrestha, Arik Bista, Ayush Ghalan, Bimal Pandey, Bishal Sunar (GK), Deep Karki (GK), Gillespye Jung Karki, Kiran Chemjong (GK), Kritish Chhunju, Kuldip Karki, Kushal Deuba, Laken Limbu, Mani Kumar Lama, Manish Dangi, Nirajan Dhami, Rohan Karki, Rohit Chand, Sanish Shrestha, Santosh Khatri, Srijan Raj, Sudip Gurung, Suman Shrestha, Sumit Shrestha, Suraj Jeu Thakuri, Subash Thakuri Bam, Yogesh Gurung.

All selected players are requested to report to the ANFA Complex in Satdobato by 3 PM on Wednesday, April 30, 2025.

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2025-04-27

48 Players called up for closed camp; Thailand friendlies confirmed

The national women’s team is set to begin their closed camp for the upcoming AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Qualifiers starting May 4.

Head coach Rajendra Tamang has named 48 players in his preliminary squad for the camp.

As part of their preparations for the Qualifiers, Nepal will play two friendly matches against Thailand. The first will be a behind-closed-doors training match on May 30, followed by an international friendly on June 2. Both matches will take place in Bangkok.

Nepal has been drawn alongside Laos, Sri Lanka, and Uzbekistan in Group F of the Qualifiers.

Preliminary squad

Goalkeepers: Anjila Turnbapo Subba, Anjana Rana Magar, Kopila Khadka, Lila Joshi, Sabitri Kishan, Usha Nath

Defenders: Amrita Jaisi, Bimala B.K., Gita Rana, Manmaya Damai, Nisha Thokar, Puja Rana, Pratikchya Chaudhary, Sabina Chaudhary, Sajani Thokar, Samiksha Ghimire, Semi Hangma Limbu Pandhak, Yasodha Shahi.

Midfielders: Anita Basnet, Anjali Chand, Bimala Chaudhary, Birsana Chaudhary, Hema Chaudhary, Hema Rawat, Kushum Khatiwoda, Preeti Rai, Renuka Nagarkoti, Sabita Rana Magar, Sahara Limbu, Samjhana Lawati, Saraswati Hamal, Saru Limbu, Senu Pariyar, Sukhriya Sukluku, Sukriya Miya, Sushma Tamang, Tulsha Bohara.

Forwards: Anita KC, Anita Lamjel, Chandra Bhandari, Jenifer Magar, Mamata Pun, Mina Deuba, Purnima Rai, Rashimi Kumari Ghising, Rekha Paudel, Sabitra Bhandari, Samiksha Magar