ANFA: All Nepal Football Association

2024-12-06

Nepal to play friendlies against Bhutan's U-16 and U-19 teams

Nepal’s national U-16 and U-19 women’s teams are set to play friendly matches against Bhutan’s U-16 and U-19 teams at the Dasharath Stadium.

The U-16 team will face Bhutan on December 20, while the U-19 team will compete on December 22.

As part of the preparations, the All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) has appointed staff for both teams. Yam Gurung has been named the head coach of the U-19 women’s team, with Kiran Karki and Dilip Thapa serving as assistant coaches.

Indu Duwal will manage the U-19 team.

Similarly, Sulav Jung Rana has been appointed head coach of the U-16 team, supported by Grishma Mani Shakya as assistant coach and Kalpana Karki as the goalkeeping coach. Niru Thapa will serve as the U-16 team manager.

ANFA General Secretary Kiran Rai handed over the appointment letters to the officials.

Both the matches will be played at 2 pm on their respective days.

2024-12-09

Onsite AFC Refereeing STAR Programme begins

All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) has commenced the Onsite AFC Refereeing STAR Programme as part of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Member Association (MA) Refereeing Administration Project 2022. Running from December 9 to December 12, the programme is hosting 34 referees, including FIFA referees, FIFA Assistant Referees and Category I, II and III referees.

The opening ceremony was graced by ANFA General Secretary, Kiran Rai, who inaugurated the programme and wished the participants success in their training. Rai emphasized the importance of referee education in improving the quality of football.

The course is being conducted by a group of AFC officials, including Chang Seok Rhee, Head of Competitions Operations at AFC; Sukhbir Singh, AFC Elite Referee Instructor; Youngin Choi, AFC Elite Referee Fitness Instructor; and Suresh Srinivasan, AFC Elite Referee Instructor.

The Onsite STAR Programme is an essential part of the AFC's ongoing efforts to develop and improve the skills of football referees. The course includes a range of unique educational modules, integrating the latest technological advances to enhance the delivery of AFC’s education programmes and ensure referees are equipped with up-to-date knowledge.

2024-12-09

ACQ2027: Nepal drawn alongside Vietnam, Laos and Malaysia

Nepal has been drawn in Group F for the final round of qualifiers for the AFC Asian Cup 2027.

Nepal have been drawn alongside Vietnam, Laos and Malaysia in the draw at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Monday.

The Qualifiers will kick on March 25, 2025 with the teams to play on a home and away basis.

The 24 teams were divided into six groups with only the group winners to advance to the Finals.

Matchday-

2025: March 25, June 10, October 9, October 14, November 18; 2026: March 31

2024-12-05

Martyr's Memorial B Division League 2024: Clubs receive pending payments and prepare for January kickoff

The clubs participating in the Martyr's Memorial B Division League have now received the pending payments from the previous League. Each of the 14 participating clubs was entitled to Rs 1.25 million, with Rs 650,000 previously pending. By Tuesday, all clubs received the remaining balance.

In addition, six clubs—Jhapa Football Club, Planning Boys United, Shree Bhagawati Club, Birgunj United, Bansbari Club, and Shree Kumari Club—have received Rs 870,000 each, which is 60% of the preparation money for the upcoming League scheduled to begin on January 26, 2024 (Magh 13, 2081). ANFA has allocated Rs 1.45 million to each club for preparation.

ANFA and the participating clubs had met on November 21, establishing a timeline for the League. According to the timeline, clubs must complete their registrations by December 6 (Mangsir 21). Following that, a FIFA Connect Workshop will be held on December 8-9 (Mangsir 23-24), and a Club Licensing Workshop is scheduled for December 10-11 (Mangsir 25-26) to ensure that all clubs meet the required standards.

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

Nepal to play friendlies against Bhutan's U-16 and U-19 teams

Onsite AFC Refereeing STAR Programme begins

ACQ2027: Nepal drawn alongside Vietnam, Laos and Malaysia

Martyr's Memorial B Division League 2024: Clubs receive pending payments and prepare for January kickoff

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