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2022-04-24

Bikram Lama unanimously elected as head of Players Association

Nepali international Bikram Lama has been unanimously elected as the President of Players Association.

A meeting of Election Committee of the Players Association on Sunday decided to endorse Lama's name to the head of Players Association.

Bikesh Kuthu, Sujal Shrestha and Biraj Maharjan were elected as the vice president while Ranjit Dhimal, Ananta Tamang, Bishal Rai, Bimal Gharti Magar, Saroj Dahal, Rohit Chand and Bishal Shrestha became its members. The vice president and members were also elected unanimously.  

ANFA President Karma Tsering Sherpa handed over letter of appreciation to the newly-elected working committee and wished them well for their tenure.

Speaking in the programme, newly-elected president Lama hoped to raise the grievances and work for the overall welfare of the players.

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2022-04-22

Martyr's Memorial 'C' Division League 2022 kicks-off

The Martyr's Memorial 'C' Division League 2022 has begun at ANFA Complex from Friday.

ANFA President Karma Tsering Sherpa inaugurated the event by handing over the match ball to the officials.

Fourteen clubs are taking part in the competition. Top two teams will be promoted to the B Division while the bottom two teams will be relegated to C Division Qualifiers.

In the first day of the tournament, Mahabir Club, RC 32 Football Academy and Planning Boys United won their respective matches.

Mahabir Club defeated Sports Academy Sanga 2-1 and RC 32 edged 1-0 past Khalibari Youth Club. Planning Boys defeated Pulchowk Sports Club 1-0.

Click here for match summaries of the tournament.

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2022-04-19

Nayabasti fined 300k; player, club officials banned for indiscipline act

Nayabasti Youth Club has been fined Rs 300,000 for their involvement in the disrespectful behavior and indiscipline act following their defeat to Madhyapur Youth Association in the Martyr's Memorial 'B' Division League 2078.

ANFA League Committee meeting on April 18 in ANFA Complex decided to impose the fine to the club and ban club official Shree Bahadur Yogi for two years from footballing activities conducted by ANFA. Club manager Bikash Rai has been banned six months while player Manoj Rai was banned for one year.

Following the 3-1 loss in the match played on April 9, players and officials of the club had vandalized physical properties and resorted to verbal abuse of match officials at ANFA Complex.

Nayabasti finished eleventh in the table in the recently concluded league.

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2022-04-17

Nepal to play friendlies against Afghanistan in Qatar

Nepal will play two friendlies against Afghanistan as part of preparations for the AFC Asian Cup 2023 Qualifiers.

Nepal had approached Afghanistan for the friendlies. Afghanistan confirmed for the friendlies on Sunday.

The friendlies will be played in Qatar on May 25 and 29.

The national team is currently in closed camp for the tournament.

Nepal have been drawn alongside Jordan, Kuwait and Indonesia and will play against Jordan on June 8 followed by against Kuwait on June 11. The final game against Indonesia will be played on June 14.

All the matches will be played in Kuwait.

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