ANFA: All Nepal Football Association

2023-01-10

'B' Division League to begin from March 29, preparation amount increased

A meeting between All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) and B Division Clubs decided on the starting date of Martyr's Memorial 'B' Division League 2023.

As per the agreement between ANFA and clubs, the league will begin from March 29.

ANFA has also increased the preparation money for the clubs to Rs 1.45 million. It is an increment from the previous amount of Rs 1.25 million.

The meeting also decided the clubs will have to submit entry forms by February 12. They will also have to register at least 20 players by March 21.

ANFA President Pankaj Bikram Nembang, Vice President Dawa Lama, General Secretary Kiran Rai, Spokesperson Suresh Shah and representatives from all 14 B Division Clubs were present in the meeting.

2023-01-06

All 14 clubs submit entry forms, receive preparation money

All the 14 A Division Clubs have submitted their entry forms for the Martyr's Memorial 'A' Division League 2023. The clubs have also received Rs 1.5 million each as first installment of preparation money.

Manang Marsyangdi Club, Khumaltar Youth Club and Satdobato Youth Club submitted their forms on Thursday and Friday. The clubs also collected the first installment of preparation money.

Church Boys United, Tribhuvan Army Football Club, APF Football Club, Machhindra Football Club, Jawalakhel Youth Club, Friends Club, Himalayan Sherpa, Three Star Club, Sankata Club, New Road Team (NRT) and Nepal Police Club had submitted their entry forms by Wednesday.

The Martyr's Memorial 'A' Division League 2023 begins from March 3. The tie-sheet of the tournament will be held on January 16.

2023-01-06

U-20 women's team reduced to 30

The squad of U-20 national women's team has been reduced to 30.

Head coach Yam Prasad Gurung left out 11 players from the 41 training at ANFA Complex on Friday.

The team will take part in the SAFF U-20 Women's Championship to be held in Dhaka from February 3-9, 2023.

Squad

Goalkeepers: Kabita BK, Sabitri Kishan, Lila Joshi, Puja Thapa, Sujata Tamang

Defenders: Sabina Chaudhary, Sajani Thokar, Saru Hamal, Sunita Bholan, Divya Yasmali Magar, Pratikshya Chaudhary, Ganga Rokaya

Midfielders: Kumari Tamang, Tulasa Bohara, Sushma GT, Kusum Khatiwada, Jenifer Rana, Sarah Bajracharya, Sunkala Rai, Manmaya Damai, Preeti Rai, Anjali Machamasi, Saraswati Hamal, Hima Rawat, Deepa Shahi

Forwards: Garima Rai, Amisha Karki, Mamata Pun, Anjali Chand, Sadipa Bholan

2023-01-05

ANFA Prez Nembang along with NSC Member Secretary Ghising visit Chyasal Stadium

As part of preparations for the upcoming Martyr's Memorial 'A' Division League 2023, a team from All Nepal Football Association along with National Sports Council (NSC) Member Secretary Tanka Lal Ghising visited Chyasal Stadium on Thursday.

ANFA President Pankaj Bikram Nembang, Vice President Dawa Lama, Ex Co member Ramesh Byanjankar and General Secretary Kiran Rai along a team from NSC led by Member Secretary Ghising had reached the stadium to take stock of the facilities.

ANFA will hold matches of the league, scheduled to begin from March 3, at the stadium. ANFA has already written to NSC regarding handover of the stadium.

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

'B' Division League to begin from March 29, preparation amount increased

All 14 clubs submit entry forms, receive preparation money

U-20 women's team reduced to 30

ANFA Prez Nembang along with NSC Member Secretary Ghising visit Chyasal Stadium

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