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2022-06-29

ANFA President meets Qatari ambassador, discuss ways to strengthen footballing relationship

ANFA President Pankaj Bikram Nembang and General Secretary Kiran Rai met with Qatar ambassador to Nepal Yousuf bin Mohammed Al-Hail at Qatar Embassy in Kathmandu on Wednesday.

Ambassador Al-Hail congratulated Nembang on his election to the helm of ANFA.

President Nembang, General Secretary Rai, Executive Committee member Sarila Shrestha Maleku discussed on the ways to strengthen the cordial relationship with the ambassador during the occasion.

The two sides also agreed to develop football in Nepal through joint collaboration and cooperation.

Three Star Club General Secretary Sanjeeb Silpakar was also present in the occasion.

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2022-06-29

Former PM Pushpa Kamal Dahal extends congratulation to Ex Co

Former Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' has extended his congratulations for the Executive Committee of All Nepal Football Association (ANFA).

Dahal met with ANFA Ex Co members at his residence in Khumaltar on Wednesday morning.

Speaking briefly to Ex Co members, Dahal said he would be happy to play a constructive role for the development of football. "I wish everyone elected the very best for your tenure and assure you my full support. I will also do everything in my capacity for the development of the game," Dahal said.

The 21st ANFA General Congress had elected the Executive Committee on June 20.

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2022-06-29

Prime Minister Deuba congratulates newly-elected Ex Co, assures govt support

Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has congratulated the newly-elected Executive Committee members of All Nepal Football Association.

PM summoned the newly-elected team at his official residence in Baluwatar on Wednesday and expressed his compliments.

During the programme, PM Deuba also assured of government support for the development of football in the country. "The government will always be on your side when it comes to working jointly for the development of the game," he said.

The 21st ANFA General Assembly had elected Pankaj Bikram Nembang as the President while Bir Bahadur Khadka was elected as the Senior Vice President.

Similarly, Dawa Lama, Birat Jung Shahi, Dipak Khatiwada and Dirgha Bahadur KC won the Vice President election. Sarila Shrestha Maleku and Pema Dolma Lama were elected as the Executive Committee members (women) while Manish Joshi, Anil Malla, Rabindra Chand, Bikash Narayan Shrestha, Bhojraj Shahi, Mahendra Chhetri, Purushottam Thapa, Ramesh Byanjankar, Maniraj Bista, Tikaram Lama and Bharat Budh Thapa became the members.

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2022-06-29

Referees Prajwol Chhetri and Kishan Yadav to officiate in U-20 SAFF Championship

FIFA Referee Prajwol Chhetri and FIFA Assistant Referee Kishan Kanahya Yadav will officiate in the upcoming U-20 SAFF Championship to be held in India from July 25 to August 5.

The two Nepali officials have been confirmed for the tournament by SAFF.

Chhetri and Yadav received their respective FIFA badges in 2021.

Nepal, India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Maldives will take part in the competition to be held at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar.

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