ANFA: All Nepal Football Association

2022-08-02

Nepal crash out of SAFF U-20 Championship

Nepal crashed out of SAFF U-20 Championship after playing a 1-1 draw against Bangladesh and India defeating Maldives in Kalinga Stadium in Bhuwaneshwor, India, on Tuesday.

Nepal had to defeat Bangladesh and hope Maldives defeat India in the other group match but both the results went against them. Nepal could only manage a draw against Bangladesh and India defeated Maldives to end Nepal's hopes of reaching the final.

Bangladesh will now play India in the final on August 5.

The first half ended goalless with both sides guilty of missed chances.

It was a tense restart after the first half when players from both side squabbled in the 48th minute which resulted to referee showing three red cards. Bangladesh's Shahidul Islam was shown a second yellow card while referee also showed red to Nepal's Dipesh Gurung and Rohit Subba.

Piash Ahmmed Nova gave Bangladesh the lead in the 63rd minute levelled by Niranjan Malla six minutes later. Malla latched a powerful left-footed shot to equalize in the match.

Following the draw, Nepal's hopes of reaching the final now rested on Maldives defeating India. Maldives looked like they could hold the hosts for a goalless draw only for Gurkreet Singh to score in the 90th minute of the game.

2022-08-02

National Women's team squad reduced to 35 players

Kumar Thapa, head coach of the Women's national team, has reduced his preliminary squad to 35 players. 58 players had previously been called in the closed camp on July 24, 2022. Women's National Team is currently preparing for the SAFF Women's Championship to be held from 6th to 19th of September this year.

Nepal is hosting the championship in Kathmandu at Dasharath Stadium.

35 squads:

Goalkeepers: Anjila Tumbapo Subba, Anjana Rana Magar, Usha Nath, Kabita BK

Defenders: Hira Kumari Bhujel, Srijana Singh Thakuri, Ganga Gurung, Amrita Jaishi, Gita Rana, Puja Rana, Punam Jargha Magar, Nisha Thokar, Srijana Chemjong, Bimala BK, Samiksha Ghimire

Midfielders: Bimala Chaudhary, Manjali Kumari Yonjan, Sabita Rana Magar, Preeti Rai, Saru Limbu, Dipa Rai, Dipa Shahi, Indira Rai, Saraswoti Ayer, Anita Basnet, Hima Chaudhary, Kusum Kathiwada

Forwards: Sabitra Bhandari, Amisha Karki, Rekha Poudel, Anita KC, Rashmi Kumari Ghising, Rajani Thokar, Nirmala BK, Chandra Bhandari

2022-08-02

ANFA Ex Co meeting called on August 11

The second Executive Committee meeting of All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) will be held on August 11.

The meeting will start at 10 am in ANFA Complex, Satdobato.

The meeting was originally scheduled on July 21 but was postponed.

2022-07-31

Nepal's final hopes alive despite heavy India defeat

Nepal were humbled 8-0 by hosts India but can still reach the finals of the SAFF U-20 Championship.

In a one-sided game at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneshwor, Nepal put on some resistance in the first half only for India to rain goals in the second.

Nepal went behind in the 32nd minute with Taison Singh headed the goal after Nepali goalkeeper Ishwor Gurung could not hold on to the ball. After going a goal down in the first half, Nepal collapsed in an emphatic fashion to suffer their biggest age-group defeat in SAFF competition.

Parthib Gogoi doubled India's lead in the 50th minute and scored his second just two minutes later. Singh made it 4-0 in the 64th minute. Himanshu Jangra scored from a penalty to give Nepal a 5-0 lead in the 71st minute.

Tankadhar Bag in the 78th minute, Gurkirat Singh in the 90th minute and Shubho Paul's in the added minutes completed the rout.

Despite the heavy defeat, Nepal still have some hope to reach the finals of the competition. In order to reach the final, Nepal will now have to defeat previously undefeated Bangladesh, who also top the table, in their next match and hope India lose to winless Maldives. If India defeat Maldives, Nepal will have to score seven past Bangladesh to better Bangladesh in goal difference and reach the final.

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 of SAFF U-20 Championship

National Women's team squad reduced to 35 players

ANFA Ex Co meeting called on August 11

Nepal's final hopes alive despite heavy India defeat

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