ANFA: All Nepal Football Association

2021-09-18

Philippines down Nepal with last gasp goals

Nepal lost 2-1 to Philippines in the AFC Women's Asian Cup Qualifiers after conceding two late goals at the Jar Stadium in Tashkent.

Bimala Chaudhary had given the lead to Nepal in the 10th minute but Tahnai Annis and Camille Wilson struck in the space of two minutes to snatch the victory from Nepal.

Chaudhary headed in the goal from Sabita Rana's cross to give the lead for Nepal. She, however, had to come off injured in the 39th and was replaced by Anita Basnet.

Annis levelled in the 90th minute and Philippines ensured all three points in the 92nd minute through Wilson.

Nepal's coach Gary Phillips said he was saddened by the loss but praised the team for good performance. Phillips said the team played well for the 85th minute but the last five minutes let them down.

Nepal will play their other match against Hong Kong on September 21.

2021-09-18

Curtains lift off 'A' Division National Futsal League

The 'A' Division National Futsal League has begun at Multipurpose Covered Hall in Pokhara from Saturday.

Gandaki Province Ministry of Youth and Sports Rajiv Gurung inaugurated the tournament by handing over the match ball to officials.

In a glittering opening ceremony, ANFA President Karma Tshering Sherpa also wished for the successful completion of the tournament.

The Rising Cub Dharan made a winning start with a 5-4 win over Machhindra Sky Goals Kathmandu. Milan Limbu, Dorje Tamang, and Sudip Gurung scored one each and Rewosh Maskey hit a brace for the Dharan side while Sri Krishna Shrestha scored a hat-trick and Aashish Sunam scored the other for Sky Goals.

In the second match of the day, Sports Castle Pokhara romped to a 7-0 victory over Prabhatpheri Youth Club. In the one-sided match, Sumit Shrestha and Khim Raj Gurung scored a brace each and Bijay Gurung, Dipesh Ghale and Kishor Gurung hit one each.

Lumbini Futsal will play against Jharna Sports Club while Futsal 5 Dharan will face Sankhamul Futsal on Sunday. Also Dhuku Futsal Hub will play against Sabin Memorial FC Pokhara in the third match of the day.

2021-09-16

ANFA organizes grassroots workshop and festival in Sindhuli

All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) organized a two-day grassroots workshop and festival in Boteni of Hariharpurgadhi Rural Municipality of Sindhuli district from Thursday.

Twenty participants took part in the first day of the workshop while around 150 participants took part in the second day of the festival conducted in the premises of Shree Janahit Secondary School. ANFA Vice President and Youth and Grassroots Coordinator Upendra Man Singh and Grassroots head Manoj Ranjit conducted the workshop.

The workshop was chaired by Hariharpurgadhi Rural Municipality ward 5 chairperson Jhalak Majhi. Majhi thanked ANFA for conducting such a programme in the rural municipality and expected the workshop would help in the development of grassroots in the rural municipality.

Vice President Singh also distributed grassroots materials in the workshop.

2021-09-17

ANFA, Bagmati Province Sports Development Council sign pact for A Div League

All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) and Bagmati Province Sports Development Council has signed an agreement to organize the Martyr's Memorial A Division League in joint coordination.

Following the agreement, the council will provide Rs 10 million for the Martyr's Memorial 'A' Division League and Province League.

ANFA President Karma Tshering Sherpa and Bagmati Province Sports Development Council Member Secretary Surya Lal Bhandari signed the agreement in Hetauda on Friday.

As per the agreement, the council will provide Rs 50,000 to the winning team of all 91 'A' division matches totalling Rs 4.55 million. The money will be divided equally into two teams in case of a draw.

The rising player of the tournament will also receive Rs 100,000 from the province government.

The council has also agreed to allocate Rs 5 million for the Province League to be taken part by district champions.

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

Philippines down Nepal with last gasp goals

Curtains lift off 'A' Division National Futsal League

ANFA organizes grassroots workshop and festival in Sindhuli

ANFA, Bagmati Province Sports Development Council sign pact for A Div League

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