ANFA: All Nepal Football Association

2023-02-26

ANFA conducts BLS training in coordination with Gangalal Hospital

With the Martyr's Memorial 'A' Division League 2023 just a week away, All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) in association with Shahid Gangalal National Heart Center conducted Basic Life Support (BLS) training on Thursday.

ANFA medical staffs, clubs medical staffs and players took part in the training at Gangalal.

A medical team from the hospital provided the training during the programme.

The training will help players and officials to promptly recognize several life-threatening emergencies and provide necessary basic medical support.

The League begins from March 3 at Dasharath Stadium.

2023-02-24

Nepal to host Women's Olympic Qualifiers matches

Nepal has been confirmed as the hosts of the first round of Women's Olympic Football Asian Qualifiers for the Paris Olympics in 2024.

Nepal have been drawn alongside Vietnam, Palestine and Afghanistan in Group C of the Qualifiers. AFC confirmed Nepal as the host country for Group C. With Palestine withdrawing from the tournament, Nepal will play only against Vietnam and Afghanistan.

The first round of matches will be held from April 3 and 11.

The winner of the group will advance to the second round. North Kora, Australia, China, Japan and South Korea have already qualified for the second round. The teams will be divided into three groups in the second round with winner of each group and one best runner-up advancing to the third round.

The top two teams from the third round will secure their berth in the Paris Olympics 2024.

Nepal had played two friendlies against India as part of preparations of the Qualifiers. Nepal drew the first match 2-2 on February 15 while the second friendly on February 18 ended goalless.

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2023-02-24

ANFA, Mercantile Communication sign internet agreement

Mercantile Communication Pvt. Ltd. has become the official Internet Partner of All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) following an agreement on Friday.

The agreement has been signed by ANFA General Secretary Kiran Rai and Mercantile's Business Development Assistant Manager Ajar Manandhar. General Secretary Rai exchanged the agreement with Mercantile's Corporate Sales Officer Sumeru Parbat Khanal at ANFA Complex in Satdobato today.

As per the agreement, Mercantile will provide a dedicated line of internet free of cost to ANFA at Dasharath Stadium, ANFA Complex, Chyasal Stadium, Shahid Stadium in Biratnagar and Pokhara Stadium in Pokhara during all the national and international football tournaments organized by ANFA in the venues.

The agreement will be valid for the next three years.

ANFA is organizing the Martyr's Memorial 'A' Division League 2079 at Dasharath Stadium, Chyasal Stadium and ANFA Complex from March 3.

2023-02-22

Women's team players undergo successful operations

Members of the women's football team have undergone successful operations to their respective injuries.

National women's team member Gita Rana and U-20 national women's team member Kusum Khatiwada and Anjali Chand have undergone successful operations at B&B Hospital in Gwarko.

Khatiwada and Chand were injured during the SAFF U-20 Women's Championship in Dhaka from February 3-9, 2023 while Rana was injured during the friendly against India on February 15 and 18.

Rana suffered meniscus tear to her left leg while Khatiwada suffered meniscus tear and anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury. Chand also suffered anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury to her right leg.

Khatiwada and Chand's operation was conducted on Monday while Rana underwent surgery on Tuesday.

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

ANFA conducts BLS training in coordination with Gangalal Hospital

Nepal to host Women's Olympic Qualifiers matches

ANFA, Mercantile Communication sign internet agreement

Women's team players undergo successful operations

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