ANFA: All Nepal Football Association

2024-11-20

SAFF Competition Safeguarding Seminar 2024 Successfully Concludes in Colombo

SAFF hosted its highly impactful Competition Safeguarding Seminar 2024 on November 19-20 at the NH Collection Colombo. Designed to enhance safeguarding practices across South Asian football, the seminar brought together safeguarding officers and representatives from all seven member associations, alongside FIFA and AFC experts.

The two-day event included sessions on developing, reviewing, and implementing safeguarding protocols, ensuring participants were equipped with the tools and knowledge to create safer environments in football competitions. Highlights of the seminar included:

Day 1 included Workshops led by Octavian Bivolaru, FIFA’s Senior Manager Special Projects & Case Liaison, and Fatima Esha, SAFF Safeguarding Officer, focused on crafting comprehensive safeguarding protocols and methods for their continuous improvement.

While Day 2 had a focus on Practical implementation at a local stadium demonstrated routine safeguarding checks, scenario-based training for responding to incidents, and interactive sessions on safeguarding practices tailored for players.

The seminar concluded with a certificate ceremony and closing remarks by esteemed speakers, including Octavian Bivolaru (FIFA), Victoria Koh (AFC Safeguarding Manager), Neil Sta Maria (AFC Social Responsibility Manager), and Asif Ansar (Deputy General Secretary of FFSL). Tokens of appreciation were presented to FIFA, AFC, and FFSL for their contributions to advancing safeguarding efforts in the region.

A special moment marked the soft launch of SAFF’s Dream Asia “Kick Off” initiative, aimed at promoting inclusivity and safeguarding in South Asian football. The exclusive screening of this project underscored SAFF’s ongoing commitment to fostering safe and inclusive football environments.

2024-11-16

Nepal defeat Afghanistan 2-0

Nepal secured a 2-0 victory over Afghanistan in an international friendly match in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, on Saturday.

Gillespie Jung Karki and Rohit Chand scored the goals to give Nepal a solid win.

Gillespye put Nepal ahead early in the second half after a goalless first half. Nepal held firm after taking the lead and Rohit Chand sealed the victory in the 78th minute collecting a clearing header from Afghanistan's defense following a corner kick.

Kiran Chemjong's dive in the final few minutes preserved the 2-0 scoreline and gave Nepal the victory.

Nepal had lost 4-0 to Tajikistan in the first friendly on Wednesday.

The team will now return home and prepare for the third round of the Asian Cup qualifiers in March 2025, with the group division draw scheduled for December.

(Photo by Tajikistan Football Federation).

2024-11-13

Nepal lose to Tajikistan in international friendly

Nepal men's national team lost 4-0 to Tajikistan in the international friendly in Dushanbe on Wednesday.

Doubles from Dhzalilov Alisher and Mabatshoev Shervoni helped Tajikistan to the win at Dushanbe Central Stadium.

Midfielder Rohan Karki and Nirajan Dhami debuted for the senior side in the friendly.

Head coach Nabin Neupane named Karki in the starting lineup and Dhami replaced Gillespye Jung Karki in the 74th minute.

Nepal will now play against Afghanistan on Saturday.

2024-11-09

Farewell to national football team for Tajikistan and Afghanistan friendlies

ANFA has paid farewell to the national men's football team traveling to Tajikistan for the friendlies against Tajikistan and Afghanistan.

The national team will play friendlies against Tajikistan on November 13 followed by against Afghanistan on November 16.

ANFA President Pankaj Bikram Nembang, General Secretary Kiran Rai, Ex-Co members Purushottam Thapa, Manish Joshi and Maniraj Bista, Deputy General Secretary Damodar Bhattarai bid farewell to the team.

Final squad

Goalkeepers: Kiran Kumar Limbu (C), Deep Karki, Bishal Sunar

Defenders: Abhishek Limbu, Rohit Chand, Chiring Lama, Bimal Panday, Sanish Shrestha, Abhishek Waiba, Randip Paudyal, Anjal Maharjan

Midfielders: Rohan Karki, Mani Lama, Arik Bista, Arbind Rai, Bharat Khawas, Utsav Rai, Manish Dangi, Ayush Ghalan, Sumit Shrestha

Forwards: Jillespye Jung Karki, Anjan Bista, Nirajan Dhami

Officials: Rajivman Singh Basnet (Head of Delegation), Nabin Neupane (Head Coach), Chet Kumar Ghimire (Asst Coach), Nabin Maharjan (GK Coach), Ramesh Kumar Karki (Team Manager), Lokendra Kunwar (Physio), Shree Bikram Bhandari (Media), Pratap Bista (Media), Raju Tamang (Media), Surya Lamichhane Chhetri (Official), Sadan Thapa Magar (Official), Nakul Hamal (Official), Rajivman Singh Basnet (Head of Delegation), Gyan Bahadur Rai (Kitman)

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

SAFF Competition Safeguarding Seminar 2024 Successfully Concludes in Colombo

Nepal defeat Afghanistan 2-0

Nepal lose to Tajikistan in international friendly

Farewell to national football team for Tajikistan and Afghanistan friendlies

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