ANFA: All Nepal Football Association

2025-05-16

National women's team squad down to 31

Head coach Rajendra Tamang has trimmed the national women’s team squad to 31 players as preparations continue for two upcoming friendlies against Thailand.

Nepal is set to play two matches in Bangkok — a behind-closed-doors training match on May 30, followed by an international friendly on June 2.

These matches are part of the team’s build-up to the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Qualifiers, which begin on May 4. Nepal has been drawn into Group F alongside Laos, Sri Lanka, and Uzbekistan.

Coach Tamang has been assigned to lead the team specifically for the Thailand fixtures.

Squad

Goalkeepers: Anjila Tumbapo Subba, Anjana Rana Magar, Usha Nath, Lila Joshi

Defenders: Gita Rana, Nisha Thokar, Amrita Jaishi, Puja Rana, Bimala BK, Man Maya Damai, Samikshya Ghimire, Pratikshya Chaudhary, Sabina Chaudhary

Midfielders: Renuka Nagarkote, Preeti Rai, Saru Limbu, Saraswati Hamal, Hima Raut, Tulsa Bohara, Bimala Chaudhary, Anita Basnet, Sabita Rana Magar, Sushma Tamang

Forwards: Sabitra Bhandari, Rekha Poudel, Rashmi Kumari Ghising, Anita KC, Chandra Bhandari, Mina Deuba, Mamata Pun, Purnima Rai

2025-05-11

Chyasal Youth, Shree Tusal Share Spoils in 1-1 Draw

Chyasal Youth Club and Shree Tusal Youth Club shared points after playing out a 1-1 draw in the Martyr's Memorial B Division League 2081 on Sunday.

In the only fixture of the day, Chyasal took the lead in the 30th minute through Anil Bhomjan and looked set for all three points.

\However, Shree Tusal salvaged a draw with a dramatic equalizer from Pradip Sunar in the 90th minute at the ANFA Complex.

2025-05-10

Madhyapur defeat Shree Kumari 3-1 in B Division League

Madhyapur Youth Club secured a 3-1 victory over Shree Kumari Club in the Martyr's Memorial B Division League 2081 on Saturday.

The match, originally scheduled for Friday, was postponed by a day due to a scheduling conflict with the ANFA Ordinary Congress held in Dhulikhel, Kavre.

Madhyapur made an early breakthrough as Bikarna Shrestha opened the scoring in just the 3rd minute. The team doubled their lead in the 26th minute through Prajjwal Thapa Magar, heading into halftime with a comfortable advantage.

Shree Kumari Club showed significant improvement in the second half and managed to reduce the deficit with a goal from Nishant Pradhan in the 86th minute. However, Madhyapur sealed the win in added time with a goal from Santosh Gongba, putting the result beyond doubt.

2025-05-12

ANFA Basic Referee Course concludes in Panchthar

A seven-day ANFA Basic Referee Course organized in Phidim, Panchthar concluded successfully with 20 participants passing the final assessment.

The course, which began last Tuesday, was jointly conducted by the Panchthar District Football Association with technical support from the All Nepal Football Association (ANFA). A total of 43 aspiring referees, including two women, took part in the training program aimed at equipping individuals with the foundational knowledge and skills required to officiate football matches.

Among the 43 participants, the following 20 individuals successfully passed the course: Arjun Rai, Bigyan Prasai, Bishal Bantawa Rai, Diwan Rai, Jiban Gurung, Jitan Rai, Kanchan Shrestha, Mahesh Yaksho, Samir Darjee Karki, Sanjaya Jabegu, Saujan Rai, Ser Bahadur Limbu, Sikum Hang Limbu, Subash Limbu, Suman Limbu, Suman Rai, Sunuhang Nembang, Susan Longwa Limbu, Yugen Limbu, and Birendra Rai.

The course covered various aspects of football officiating, including the Laws of the Game, fitness training, positioning, and decision-making.

At the closing ceremony, the passed participants received their certificates from Panchthar District Football Association President Ganesh Rai and District Coordination Committee Panchthar Chief Ramraj Angdembe. They congratulated the new referees and encouraged them to contribute actively to the development of football in the region.

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

National women's team squad down to 31

Chyasal Youth, Shree Tusal Share Spoils in 1-1 Draw

Madhyapur defeat Shree Kumari 3-1 in B Division League

ANFA Basic Referee Course concludes in Panchthar

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