ANFA: All Nepal Football Association

2025-03-10

Martyr's Memorial B Division League 2081 kicks off

The Martyr's Memorial B Division League 2081 officially kicked off on Sunday at Dasharath Stadium.

Bagmati Province Minister for Youth and Sports, Min Krishna Maharjan, inaugurated the tournament by handing over the match ball to the officials. Before the opening match, Minister Maharjan, along with ANFA Vice President Deepak Khatiwada and General Secretary Kiran Rai, met with the players from both teams and extended their best wishes for a successful competition.

The opening match between Chyasal Youth Club and Birgunj United ended in a goalless draw.

Matches will also be played at the ANFA Complex in Satdobato. You can find the full fixtures here.

2025-03-04

30 players called up for Singapore and Malaysia match

Newly-appointed Head Coach Matt Ross has called up 30 players for Nepal’s upcoming international friendly against Singapore and the AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers match against Malaysia.

Nepal will face Singapore on March 21 in Singapore, followed by the qualifier clash against Malaysia on March 25.

These will be Ross's first matches in charge after his appointment on Sunday for a one-year term.

Initial squad

Goalkeepers: Kiran Kumar Limbu, Bishal Sunar, Deep Karki, Abhishek Baral, Anjal Shrestha

Defenders: Ananta Tamang, Tshering Lama, Rohit Chand, Bimal Panday, Sanish Shrestha, Randip Poudel, Sumit Shrestha, Anjan Rai, Abhishek Limbu, Aashish Gurung, Ashok Khawas

Midfielders: Laken Limbu, Rohan Karki, Mani Lama, Bharat Khawas, Arik Bista, Manish Dangi, Ayush Ghalan, Kritish Ratna Chhunju

Forwards: Gillespye Jung Karki, Anjan Bista, Samir Tamang, Dinesh Henjan, Subash Thakuri Bam, Nirajan Dhami

2025-03-02

Matt Ross appointed Head Coach of Nepal men’s football team

Australian coach Matt Ross has been appointed as the Head Coach of the Nepal men's football team. Ross has signed an initial one-year contract with the All Nepal Football Association (ANFA). The contract was officially signed by Ross and ANFA General Secretary Kiran Rai during a ceremony at the ANFA Complex in Satdobato on Sunday.

Ross's first challenge will be against Singapore on March 21. Singapore will host Nepal for an international friendly match at the National Stadium in Singapore. This match will serve as part of Nepal's preparations for their upcoming AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers clash against Malaysia on March 25.

For insights into his plans for the national team, watch an exclusive interview with Coach Matt Ross on our YouTube channel here.

2025-02-26

Myanmar claims title of Vianet International Women's Championship

Myanmar stunned Nepal with a 2-0 victory to claim the title of the Vianet International Women's Championship. Played at the sold-out Dasharath Stadium, Myanmar's clinical second-half performance proved decisive in securing the win.

After a goalless first half, Yu Per Khine broke the deadlock with a brilliant individual effort, slotting the ball into the net from a tight angle in the 62nd minute. Just two minutes later, a shot by captain Win Theingi Tun deflected off Gita Rana and rolled into the net, doubling Myanmar's lead.

In the first half, Nepal applied significant pressure on Myanmar, creating multiple goalscoring opportunities. Sabitra Bhandari forced a save from Myanmar's goalkeeper Khin Mo Mo Tun in the 35th minute, but the rebound was not capitalized on. Rekha Poudel also missed an opportunity just before halftime when she failed to connect with a pass from Renuka Nagarkote.

Myanmar also had their chances, with the best one being cleared off the line by Bimala BK after goalkeeper Anjila Tumbapo Subba was beaten by San Thaw Thaw's powerful shot.

Myanmar came out stronger in the second half, scoring two quick goals to seal their victory. Trailing by two goals, Nepal continued to push for a comeback but struggled to break through Myanmar's solid defense. In the 70th minute, Rashmi Kumari Ghising had a one-on-one chance with the Myanmar keeper, but her shot was saved, dashing Nepal's hopes of reducing the deficit.

Renuka Nagarkote was named the Most Valuable Player of the tournament, earning a cash prize of Rs 50,000.

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

Martyr's Memorial B Division League 2081 kicks off

30 players called up for Singapore and Malaysia match

Matt Ross appointed Head Coach of Nepal men’s football team

Myanmar claims title of Vianet International Women's Championship

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