ANFA: All Nepal Football Association

2025-01-06

ANFA Referee Course 2025 (CAT-4) Commences in Sindhuli

The seven-day ANFA Referee Course 2025 (Category-4) has began today in Sindhuli district under the technical assistance of the All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) and the organization of the Dudhauli Municipality Sports Development Committee.

The inauguration ceremony, held in Dudhauli, was presided over by Ram Sharan Thapa, Chairperson of the Dudhauli Municipality Sports Development Committee. The event saw the participation of Chief Guest Deepak Khadka, Ward Chairperson of Dudhauli Municipality Ward No. 13, along with Hari Lal Bik, Acting Administrative Officer of Dudhauli Municipality, among others.

With 23 participants, the program is being conducted with the support of Dudhauli Municipality. This course is aimed at equipping new referees with knowledge of football rules, essential refereeing skills, and professionalism.

2025-01-02

ANFA Women's League 2024 final round kicks off in Satdobato

The final round of the ANFA Women's League 2024 commenced on Thursday at the ANFA Complex in Satdobato. Deputy Mayor of Kathmandu Metropolitan City, Sunita Dangol, officially opened the second round by handing over the match ball to the officials, marking the start of an exciting phase in the tournament.

Deputy Mayor Dangol was warmly received by ANFA President Pankaj Bikram Nembang, Vice President Deepak Khatiwada, General Secretary Kiran Rai, and Executive Committee members Pema Dolma Lama and Sarila Shrestha.

The final round features five teams—Tribhuvan Army FC, Nepal Police Club, APF Football Club, Bagmati Youth Club, and Waling Municipality. These teams will compete in a double round-robin format for the League title.

2025-01-01

Nepal to Host International Women's Football Friendly

Nepal’s national women’s football team is set to compete in the International Women's Football Friendly, scheduled to take place at the Dasharath Stadium from February 17 to 26, 2025.

The tournament will feature participation from Kyrgyzstan, Myanmar, and Lebanon, with all three nations confirming their involvement during the FIFA International Match Window.

The last time Nepal’s women’s football team played on the international stage was during the SAFF Women’s Championship 2024 in October. Nepal narrowly lost 2-1 to Bangladesh, earning the runners-up position in the regional tournament.

2024-12-29

AFC/ANFA Goalkeeping B Diploma Coaching Course concludes

The AFC/ANFA Goalkeeping B Diploma Coaching Course, aimed at elevating the expertise of goalkeeping coaches in Nepal, officially concluded with a batch of 12 participants. Spanning two comprehensive phases from September 9-15 and December 21-29, the program provided in-depth training on advanced coaching methodologies, goalkeeping strategies, and nurturing young talent.

Under the expert guidance of AFC Instructor Gumpe Rime, participants acquired valuable knowledge and skills to advance the standard of goalkeeping across the nation.

The closing ceremony was attended by ANFA General Secretary Kiran Rai, Ex-Co member Tika Lama, and Treasurer Rabindra Joshi. In recognition of his pivotal role, General Secretary Rai presented a token of appreciation to Gumpe Rime for his unwavering commitment to enhancing the capabilities of Nepali goalkeeping coaches.

Speaking at the ceremony, Rai expressed gratitude to Rime and underscored the significance of such initiatives in developing goalkeeping talent in Nepal. "This course is a critical step toward strengthening our goalkeeping infrastructure, and we are immensely thankful to Gumpe Rime for his dedication and expertise," said Rai.

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

ANFA Referee Course 2025 (CAT-4) Commences in Sindhuli

ANFA Women's League 2024 final round kicks off in Satdobato

Nepal to Host International Women's Football Friendly

AFC/ANFA Goalkeeping B Diploma Coaching Course concludes

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