ANFA: All Nepal Football Association

2025-05-23

Planning Boys, Saraswoti register wins as B Division League concludes

KWS Planning Boys United and BBR A-One Saraswoti Youth Club ended their Martyr's Memorial B Division League 2081 campaigns with victories on the final day of the competition on Friday.

Champions Planning Boys wrapped up their season in emphatic fashion with an 8-3 win over relegated Shree Tusal Youth Club. Fagu Ram Tharu starred with a remarkable five-goal haul, while Rambabu Kumar Shah, Om Prakash Chaudhary, and Pratap Sing Rai added one goal each. Shree Tusal replied through goals from Sujan Majhi, Pradip Sunar, and Binod Nembang.

In the day’s second match at the ANFA Complex, Saraswoti defeated already-promoted Shree Bhagawati Club 3-2 in dramatic fashion. Bikran Narsingh Rana opened the scoring for Bhagawati, but Narbu Tamang brought Saraswoti level. Rana restored Bhagawati’s lead with a penalty, but Saraswoti equalized again in stoppage time through Sabin Lungel Magar before Naresh Kumar Khatri sealed the victory with a late winner.

The league concluded with an award ceremony attended by Minister for Youth and Sports Teju Lal Chaudhary, ANFA President Pankaj Bikram Nembang, Vice President Dawa Lama, and General Secretary Kiran Rai, who handed out trophies and prizes to the top teams and individual performers.

League winners Planning Boys United received a cash prize of NRs 1.5 million, while runners-up Shree Bhagawati Club took home NRs 1 million. Boys Union Club, who finished third, were awarded NRs 500,000. Planning Boys’ Pratap Sing Rai was named the Most Valuable Player of the tournament, earning a cash prize of NRs 100,000. His teammate Fagu Ram Tharu, who scored 15 goals throughout the campaign, won the Highest Scorer award, while Birgunj United’s Pramijay Gachhadar was recognized as the Best Goalkeeper. Both players received NRs 50,000 each. Planning Boys also bagged the Fair Play Award, which came with a cash prize of NRs 100,000. In a notable recognition, Boys Union head coach Chandra Bhandari, the only female head coach in the league, received a special award for her contribution to the tournament.

With the season now concluded, Planning Boys United and Shree Bhagawati Club will move up to the top-tier A Division next season, while Nayabasti Youth Club and Shree Tusal Youth Club have been relegated to the C Division.

2025-05-22

RCT, Birgunj, Boys Union win final matches

RCT, Birgunj United, and Boys Union Club ended their Martyr's Memorial B Division League campaigns on a high note, winning their respective final matches on Thursday.

RCT registered a convincing 4-1 victory over Shree Kumari Club at the ANFA Complex in Satdobato. Bibek Rai and Ajit Gurung scored two goals each to seal the win, while Raj Kumar Syangtan netted the lone goal for Shree Kumari.

In another match at the same venue, Brigade Boys took an early lead through Roman Shrestha. However, Birgunj United responded strongly with goals from Kripakat Mahato Tharu, Sagar Bantha Tharu, and Amar Dangol to secure a 3-1 comeback win.

Meanwhile, Boys Union Club edged Bansbari Club in a high-scoring thriller, winning 4-3. Despite a hat-trick from Sandip Limbu for Bansbari, it wasn’t enough. Boys Union’s goals came from Sanjeev Lama, Sujan Syangtan, and a brace from Sujan Shrestha.

2025-05-20

Madhyapur thrash Nayabasti, Chyasal defeat Jhapa

Madhyapur Youth Association delivered a commanding 4-0 victory over Nayabasti Youth Club in Wednesday’s Martyr's Memorial B Division League action.

Bigyan Khadka opened the scoring in the 38th minute and quickly doubled the lead just two minutes later. Madhyapur continued their dominance in the second half, with Rahul Khadka adding a third goal in the 66th minute and Sahil KC sealing the win with a fourth in the 79th.

In the day’s other fixture at the ANFA Complex, Chyasal Youth Club defeated Jhapa Football Club 2-0. Ashish Tharu scored both goals—opening the scoring in the 38th minute and netting again in the second half to secure the victory.

2025-05-20

Shree Bhagawati promoted, RCT’s draw relegates Tusal

Shree Bhagawati Club secured promotion to the A Division after a crucial 2-1 victory over fellow promotion contenders Boys Union Club on Tuesday.

Goals from Shishir Lekhi and Ajit Lama gave Shree Bhagawati the edge in the match played at the ANFA Complex. Although Sanjeev Lama pulled one back for Boys Union in the 79th minute, it wasn’t enough to keep their promotion hopes alive.

The players and officials of Shree Bhagawati celebrated their promotion with jubilant fans in the stadium, marking a historic return to the top tier of Nepali football.

In the day’s other match, RCT played out a 1-1 draw against Birgunj United. Prajwal Gurung gave RCT the lead in the 48th minute, but Sagar Bantha Tharu equalized for Birgunj in the 57th. The result confirmed Shree Tusal Youth Club’s relegation to the C Division.