ANFA: All Nepal Football Association

2026-01-24

Machhindra and Army secure convincing wins

Machhindra FC claimed a 2‑0 victory over Planning Boyz United, while Tribhuvan Army Football Club ran riot against Chitlang Football Club with a 5‑1 win at the Dasharath Stadium on Saturday.

Machhindra FC broke the deadlock in the 41st minute through Saurav Limbu and sealed the win with a second goal from Jonathan Eduardo in the 74th minute, controlling the match throughout.

In the second fixture, Tribhuvan Army FC produced a dominant performance against Chitlang FC. Dinesh Henjan scored twice in the 40th and 82nd minutes, while Nawayug Shrestha added a goal in first-half stoppage time (45+2’).

Nabin Lama converted a penalty in the 63rd minute, and an own goal by Chitlang’s Narendra Chaudhary in the 85th minute completed the tally. Chitlang’s lone goal came from Mathew Babatunde in the 28th minute, after Aron Thapa missed a penalty early in the 9th minute.

2026-01-23

Shree Bhagawati, Satdobato and Laligurans claim wins

Shree Bhagawati Club ran riot against Nawa Jana Jagriti Yuwa Club with a convincing 5‑1 victory at the ANFA Complex, while Satdobato Youth Club and Laligurans Association secured narrow wins over Manang Marsyangdi Club and Nepal Police Club, respectively, at the Dasharath Stadium.

Shree Bhagawati took control early as Martins Kayode Ajayi scored twice. Shishir Lekhi added a brace from the penalty spot in the 38th and 58th minutes, while Subash Bam (42') and Semanta Thapa (54') also found the net. Nawa Jana Jagriti Yuwa Club’s lone goal came from Bikram Thokar in the 77th minute.

At the Dasharath Stadium, Satdobato Youth Club edged Manang Marsyangdi Club 1‑0 thanks to Fode Fofana’s decisive strike in the 61st minute. In the late match, Laligurans Association secured a last‑minute 1‑0 victory over Nepal Police Club, with Ashish Gurung scoring in the 90+4 minute to claim all three points.

2026-01-22

APF FC dominate Church Boys as NRT edge Kankre Bihar; Friends and Sankata share points

APF Football Club ran riot against Church Boys United, NRT secured an early strike advantage over Kankre Bihar Club, and Friends Club and Sankata FC battled to a goalless stalemate in the National League on Thursday.

At the Chyasal Stadium, APF FC displayed clinical attacking football to defeat Church Boys United. Samiraj Thokar opened the scoring in the 22nd minute, followed by Pradip Lama’s strike in the 38th minute. Yubaraj Khadka added a brace in the 60th and 77th minutes to put the match beyond doubt, while Milan Rai pulled one back for Church Boys United in the 82nd minute.

In the second match at the ANFA Complex, NRT secured a 2‑0 victory over Kankre Bihar Club. Timothy Chiemerie scored early in the 2nd minute, giving NRT an immediate advantage, before Randip Paudel doubled the lead in the 35th minute.

The day’s final fixture at the Chyasal Stadium saw Friends Club and Sankata FC settle for a 0‑0 draw in a closely contested match, with both teams showing strong defensive discipline.

2026-01-20

Departmental sides held to draws as National League action continues

In a tightly contested National League double‑header at the ANFA Complex on Monday, Nepal Police Club and Chitlang FC shared the points in a 1‑1 draw, while Planning Boyz United and Tribhuvan Army Football Club played out a goalless stalemate.

In the first match, Chitlang FC drew first blood when Mathew Babatunde found the net in the 41st minute. Nepal Police fought back and leveled late when Lachhuman Rana Magar’s own goal in the 87th minute brought the score to 1‑1 — earning Police their first point of the season and a hard‑fought result against a spirited Chitlang side.

The second fixture saw Planning Boyz United and Tribhuvan Army FC locked in a competitive battle, but neither side was able to break the deadlock as the match finished 0‑0. Both teams exhibited strong defensive discipline in a match where clear chances were limited.

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

Machhindra and Army secure convincing wins

Shree Bhagawati, Satdobato and Laligurans claim wins

APF FC dominate Church Boys as NRT edge Kankre Bihar; Friends and Sankata share points

Departmental sides held to draws as National League action continues

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

Final squad announced for SAFF Women's Championship

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

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