ANFA: All Nepal Football Association

2023-06-24

Nepal crash out after India defeat

Nepal's SAFF Championship 2023 campaign came to a premature end when they lost 2-0 to hosts India in their second group match on Saturday.

Indian Skipper Sunil Chhetri put India ahead before Mahesh Singh Naorem added another to confirm Nepal's exit.

After a goalless first half where Nepal showed plenty of promises but failed to take the lead, Chhetri put India ahead in the 62nd minute. Eight minutes later Naorem doubled India's lead.

Nepal had lost to Kuwait by 3-1 in the opening match of the tournament on Wednesday. With Kuwati and India winning two matches each, Nepal's hope of progressing into the next round are all but over.

Nepal will now play against Pakistan on Tuesday at 3:45 pm.

2023-06-21

Kuwait down Nepal in SAFF curtain raiser

Nepal lost to Kuwait 3-1 in the opening match of SAFF Championship 2023 at Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Banglore on Wednesday.

Anjan Bista scored the only goal for Nepal as Nepal began their campaign with a disappointing loss.

Khaled Hajiah put Kuwait ahead in the 23rd minute before Shabaib Alkhaldi doubled it in the 42nd minute of the match.

Nepal put an improved performance in the second half but Mohammad Abdullah scored Kuwait's third in the 65th minute. Four minutes after Kuwait's third, Bista pulled one back but there was little Nepal could offer to avoid the defeat.

It was Bista's 12th international goal and is just one behind Hari Khadka and Nirajan Rayamajhi.

Nepal will now face India in a must-win match on Saturday.

2023-06-22

Nepal drawn in Group D of AFC Futsal Asian Cup Qualifiers

Nepal have been grouped alongside Vietnam, South Korea and Mongolia in the Group D of AFC Futsal Asian Cup 2024 Qualifiers.

Nepal's matches will be played in Mongolia.

The matches will be played on October 7 to 11 this year.

2023-06-22

Champions Church Boys receive congratulatory message from FIFA president

Church Boys United have received congratulatory message from FIFA President Gianni Infantino.

In a letter on Wednesday, President Infantino expressed his pleasure to congratulate the champions.

'This title could not have been achieved without the entire team's hard work, passion and dedication, and everyone at the club can be very proud. Please extend my congratulations to everybody involved in this great achievement,' the letter states.

On behalf of the entire football community, I also take this opportunity to thank you and your Association for your contribution to the development and prosperity of football in Nepal and in your region,' the letter reads further.

Promoted Church Boys won the league in their very first attempt in the top division.

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

Nepal crash out after India defeat

Kuwait down Nepal in SAFF curtain raiser

Nepal drawn in Group D of AFC Futsal Asian Cup Qualifiers

Champions Church Boys receive congratulatory message from FIFA president

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