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2024-09-11

AFC C Diploma Coaching Course kicks off in Sanogauchan

The AFC C Diploma Coaching Course (1st phase) commenced on Tuesday in Sanogauchan, Kathmandu. The course is organized by the Kathmandu District Football Association with the support of the All Nepal Football Association (ANFA).

During the opening ceremony, ANFA Vice President Birat Jung Shahi delivered a speech, and several distinguished guests, including members of the Kathmandu District Football Association, were in attendance.

The course is being led by ANFA Technical Direcotor Hari Khadka, Head of Coach Education Sanjeet Singh, and instructor Chet Narayan Shrestha. A total of 24 coaches from various districts are participating in this phase of the course.

 

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2024-09-09

Final U-20 squad for AFC U-20 Asian Cup Qualifiers announced

The final squad for the AFC U-20 Asian Cup Qualifiers has been announced.

Head coach Urjan Shrestha announced his squad on Monday.

The team will take part in the competition in Chinese Taipei from September 21-29, 2024.

Nepal have been drawn alongside Uzbekistan, Bahrain, Chinese Taipei and Cambodia in Group B of the competition.

Nepal will play its first match against Cambodia on September 21 followed by against host Chinese Taipei on September 23. Nepal's third match will be against Uzbekistan on September 25 before taking on Bahrain in their final group game.

Final squad

Goalkeeper: Amit Tamatta, Jiyarath Shekh, Krishal Moktan

Defenders: Aayush Timsina, Ashwin Ghorasainee, Bikram Tamang, Nirmal Bal, Ram Thapa, Sabin Ghimire, Semanta Thapa, Dipak Thapa Magar

Midfielders: Abinash Syangtan, Kushal Deuba, Lachu Thapa, Saroj Darlami, Prashant Laksam

Forwards: Anil Bhomjan, Dhana Singh BK, Dharbendar Kunwar, Nyima Wangel Tamang, Niraj Karki, Samir Tamang, Nirajan Dhami

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2024-09-05

Koshi secures second consecutive win; Waling dominates Karnali

Koshi Province came from behind to secure a 2-1 victory over Bagmati Youth Club in the second round of the ANFA Women's League 2081 on Thursday.

Bagmati took the lead with a goal from Bishnu Maya Bal in the 26th minute. However, Koshi equalized just three minutes later through Samikshya Magar. The match took a decisive turn when Divya Yasmali Magar of Bagmati scored an own goal, handing Koshi their second consecutive victory.

In the day’s second match, Waling Municipality's foreign recruit Jackline Nassali stole the show with a hat-trick, leading her team to a 4-0 triumph over Karnali.

Nassali scored the opener in the 10th minute and doubled the lead in the 41st minute. She completed her hat-trick with a goal in the 73rd minute.

Sukriya Miya added a fourth goal just before the final whistle. This victory marked Waling’s first win of the tournament and left Karnali with two losses from as many matches.

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2024-09-04

Army thump Sankata to wrap up first round

The first round of the ANFA Women's League 2081 concluded on Wednesday with Tribhuvan Army Football Club delivering a commanding 4-0 victory over Sankata Club.

In the sole match of the day at the ANFA Complex, Army took the lead with a goal from Sabitri Devi Magar in the 19th minute. Bimala Chaudhary extended the advantage to 2-0 with a direct corner kick in the 62nd minute.

An unfortunate own goal by Anusha Thebe in the 71st minute made it 3-0 for Army, and Anita Lamjel added the final touch with a goal six minutes later.

The second round of matches will commence on Thursday.

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