The All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) on Friday officially bid farewell to the national men’s and women’s futsal teams ahead of their departure to Thailand for the SAFF Men’s and Women’s Futsal Championship. The farewell ceremony was presided over by ANFA President Pankaj Bikram Nembang.
The inaugural SAFF Futsal Championship is scheduled to be held in Thailand from January 12 to 26, marking the first-ever edition of the tournament, where both Nepalese teams will compete against regional opponents. During the farewell program organized by ANFA, ANFA General Secretary Kiran Rai and Ex-Co member Tika Lama addressed the players and officials.
General Secretary Rai encouraged the teams to perform with confidence, discipline, and national pride, emphasizing the responsibility of representing Nepal on the international stage. Ex-Co member Lama extended his best wishes, highlighting the steady growth of futsal in Nepal and expressing confidence in the teams’ preparation and commitment.
ANFA Vice President Dawa Lama and Ex-Co members Sarila Shrestha Maleku and Purushottam Thapa were also present at the ceremony.
Women’s Squad: Anita KC, Anjali Machamasi, Bimala Chaudhary, Bimala Thapa, Dipa Rai, Jennifer Rana, Jharana Dumrakoti (GK), Manisha Thapa Magar, Praktishya Thakuri, Roshani Bohara Chettri, Sabitri Kishan (GK), Sajina Koirala, Sunkala Rai, Sushma Tamang
Officials: Tikaram Lama (Head of Delegation), Bikram Maharjan (Head Coach), Suraj Maharjan (Team Manager), Purnima Ghising (Physio), Suman Pradhan (Interpreter), Naresh Shrestha (Assistant Coach), Sumit Kumar Ale (GK Coach)
Men’s Squad: Amit Lama, Ashok Darlami, Bijay Shrestha, Bikrant Narsing Rana, Bishal Saru Magar, Dipesh Shrestha (GK), Jenish Prajapati, Lakpa Tamang, Padam Tamang (GK), Pemba Dorje Lama, Sanje Syangtan, Saroj Tamang, Subet Lama, Suraj Gurung
Officials: Amrit Lungba (Head of Delegation), Anil Bahadur Gurung (Head Coach), Saroj Kumar Chhetri Thapa (Assistant Coach), Dewan Thapa (Physio), Milan Adhikari (Team Manager), Karan Chitrakar (Interpreter)
