Gaurav Basnet appointed head coach of Nepal's futsal team

Gaurav Basnet has been appointed as the head coach of Nepal's National Futsal team for six-month term.

All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) General Secretary Indraman Tuladhar handed over the appointment letter to Basnet on Tuesday.

Basnet was recommended by ANFA's Futsal Committee for the post.

Basnet has previously worked as the assistant coach of the national futsal team. He has also completed AFC/ANFA 'A' License Course.

"I am happy to be given this responsibility and my primary objective will be to improve the standard of Nepali futsal," said Basnet following his appointment.

Basnet will take charge of the team in the 2022 AFC Futsal Asian Cup Qualifier in October.