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2023-03-17

ANFA bids farewell to U-17 women's team

All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) has bid farewell to the U-17 national women's team flying to Bangladesh for the SAFF U-17 Women's Championship.

The farewell was held at ANFA Complex in Satdobato. ANFA acting President and Senior Vice President Bir Bahadur Khadka, acting General Secretary and Assistant General Secretary Damodar Bhattarai (Badri), Ex-Co member and coordinator of Women's Committee Sarila Shrestha Maleku, Ex-Co member Manish Joshi, Spokesperson Suresh Shah were present in the farewell ceremony.

Speaking on the occasion, acting President and Senior Vice President Khadka, acting General Secretary and Assistant General Secretary Bhattarai wished the team well in the competition.

Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, India and Russia are taking part in the competition. Nepal will play against India in the tournament opener on March 20 followed by against Bhutan two days later.

Nepal will face Russia on March 26 and conclude the tournament against hosts Bangladesh on March 28. The top team after single round robin format will be declared champions.

Final squad

Goalkeepers: Sujata Tamang, Radhila Oli, Karun Budathoki

Defenders: Anjana Pun Magar, Prena Dolma Lama, Sita Rokaya, Amita Bhul, Simran Rai, Bipana Snehi, Renu Limbu Chabegu

Midfielders: Maya Maske, Dipa Magar, Sushila KC, Jhuma Bishwakarma, Sukriya Miya, Bhabana Pariyar, Punam Chemjong

Forwards: Dipa Rokaya, Barsha Oli, Senu Pariyar

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2023-03-17

ANFA to sell Prime Minister Cup Three Nations Cup tickets through Khalti

The tickets for the upcoming Prime Minister Three Nations Cup can be brought from Khalti.

An agreement has been reached regarding selling of tickets through Khalti on Friday.

Acting General Secretary and Assistant General Secretary Damodar Bhattarai (Badri) and Khalti's Chief Marketing Officer Avinash Gupta signed in the agreement at ANFA Complex.

The tickets for the tournament, including Nepal, Bhutan and Laos which kicks-off from March 22-31 at Dasharath Stadium, have been fixed at Rs 500 and Rs 1000 respectively.

Nepal will play the opening match against Laos on March 22. Laos will play against Bhutan on March 25 before Nepal vs Bhutan match on March 28. All the group stage matches will be played at 6 pm.

The final will be played on March 31 at 5:30 pm.

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2023-03-16

Gianni Infantino re-elected unopposed as FIFA president

Gianni Infantino will continue in his second term as FIFA president after being re-elected unopposed at the congress of world football’s ruling body.

Infantino was confirmed in office by acclamation at the gathering in Rwanda capital Kigali on Thursday.

"Being President of FIFA is an incredible honour, an incredible privilege. It is also a great, great responsibility. I'm truly humbled and touched by your support. I promise you I will continue serving FIFA, serving football all over the world, serving all 211 member associations of FIFA," Infantino said after his re-election.

“Let me simply thank all of you,” Infantino told delegates after being confirmed by a standing ovation at the 73rd FIFA Congress.

“Those who love me, you are many, and the few who hate me, I love you all,” he said. “Being FIFA president is a big honour and privilege but also a huge responsibility. You can continue to trust on my commitment.”

(Photo: Simon Maina/AFP)

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2023-03-16

Satdobato defeat Khumaltar; Sankata, Sherpa share points

Satdobato Youth Club defeated FC Khumaltar 2-1 while Himalayan Sherpa Club and Sankata Club played out an uneventful draw match in the Martyr's Memorial A Division League 2023 on Thursday.

In the match at Chyasal Stadium, first half goals from Sardorbek Matmuratov and Dipak Raj Singh Thakuri gave Satdobato a 2-0 lead in the half time. Khumaltar pulled one back through Rajiv Lopchan in the second half but could not find the equalizer.

Matmuratov scored Satdobato's first goal in the 13th minute. He was later sent off for a double bookable offense in the 77th minute. Thakuri scored the other goal in the 25th minute. Lopchan halved the deficit in the 64th minute.

In the other match at ANFA Complex in Satdobato, Sherpa and Sankata club played out an uneventful goalless draw and shared points.

Three Star Club will face Jawalakhel Youth Club at ANFA Complex in Satdobato and Church Boys United will play Machhindra Football Club at Chyasal Stadium. Both the matches will begin at 2:30 pm.

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