ANFA: All Nepal Football Association

2024-12-27

ANFA U-16 Youth League 2024 kicks off at Satdobato

The ANFA U-16 Youth League 2024 officially commenced on Friday at the ANFA Complex in Satdobato. Bagmati Province Minister for Youth and Sports, Minkrishna Maharjan, inaugurated the tournament by ceremonially handing over the match ball to the match officials.

The opening ceremony witnessed the presence of key dignitaries, including ANFA President Pankaj Bikram Nembang, Vice President Dawa Lama, Ex-Co member and tournament coordinator Bikash Narayan Shrestha, Deputy General Secretary Arun Man Joshi, Treasurer Rabindra Joshi, CEO Indraman Tuladhar, Spokesperson Suresh Shah, and others.

The league features 11 teams—FC Khumaltar, Church Boys United, Himalayan Sherpa Club, Satdobato Youth Club, Tribhuvan Army FC, Three Star Club, APF FC, Nepal Police Club, Friends Club, Machhindra Club, and Sankata FC—competing in a double round-robin format.

In the opening match of the ANFA U-16 Youth League 2024, Church Boys United staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Sankata FC 2-1. Pemba Tamang gave Sankata FC an early lead in the 15th minute, but Church Boys United responded strongly with goals from Sanil Magar in the 30th minute and Sugam Rana in the 84th minute to secure a winning start to their campaign.

In the second match of the day, Machhindra Football Club delivered an emphatic performance, overpowering Himalayan Sherpa Club with a 5-0 victory. Rahul Kumar Yonjan led the charge with a brace, while Manish Nepali, Saugat Kumar Bomjan, and Milan Bohara each added a goal to complete the dominant display.

2024-12-27

ANFA CAT-4 Referee Refresher & Promotion Course begins

The ANFA Referee Refresher and Promotion Course for Category four referees began at ANFA Complex in Satdobato on Friday.

The three-day course will conclude on Sunday.

ANFA Deputy General Secretary Arun Man Joshi, CEO Indraman Tuladhar, President of ANFA Referee Association Buddhi Gurung, among other instructors and participants took part in the opening ceremony.

The ANFA Referee Refresher & Promotion Course for CAT-4 referees is a comprehensive program designed to enhance the skills and knowledge of referees at this level.

The course focuses on providing updated training aligned with the latest FIFA rules and regulations, ensuring uniformity and professionalism in officiating.

It includes theoretical sessions to discuss the laws of the game, analyze case studies, and improve decision-making. Practical training features on-field simulations, fitness drills, and match situation analysis to prepare referees for real-world challenges.

2024-12-23

ANFA begins Referee Refresher Course for Category III referees

The All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) has inaugurated a Referee Refresher Course for Category III referees, aimed at updating and enhancing their officiating skills on Monday. The course, which began on December 23, will run until December 25, 2024, and features the participation of 28 referees from various parts of the country.

The inaugural session, held at the ANFA Complex, was officially opened by ANFA General Secretary Kiran Rai. In his address, Rai highlighted the significance of such courses in ensuring referees are well-equipped to handle the evolving demands of modern football. ANFA Ex-Co member Tika Lama also addressed the program and extended his best wishes to the participants, encouraging them to make the most of the learning opportunities provided.

The three-day course focuses on key aspects of refereeing, including updates to the FIFA Laws of the Game (LOTG), decision-making, positioning, and match control.

2024-12-22

Nepal U-19 women's team draws 1-1 against Bhutan in friendly match

Nepal's U-19 women's football team played to a 1-1 draw against Bhutan in an exciting friendly match at the Dasharath Stadium. This was the second match of the International Youth Friendly series between the two nations, following the U-16 match earlier this week.

The game was inaugurated by ANFA President Pankaj Bikram Nembang, who handed over the match ball to the officials before kick-off.

Nepal took the lead early in the second half, with Sushila K.C. finding the back of the net in the 48th minute. However, Bhutan fought back, and Phuntsho Choden scored the equalizer in the 80th minute, ensuring the match ended in a stalemate.

This match followed Nepal's U-16 women's team's heavy 5-1 loss to Bhutan in the first game of the series on December 20.

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 U-16 Youth League 2024 kicks off at Satdobato

ANFA CAT-4 Referee Refresher & Promotion Course begins

ANFA begins Referee Refresher Course for Category III referees

Nepal U-19 women's team draws 1-1 against Bhutan in friendly match

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