ANFA: All Nepal Football Association

2025-12-14

APF close in on finals after victory over Karachi

Nepal’s league champions Armed Police Force (APF) FC have moved a step closer to securing a place in the final of the ongoing SAFF Women’s Club Championship at the Dasharath Stadium.

APF FC defeated Pakistan’s Karachi City FC 1–0 on Sunday to register their second win of the tournament and climb to the top of the standings with seven points.

APF began their campaign with a commanding 4–0 victory over Nasir Sports Academy before being held to a goalless draw by Bhutan’s Transport United FC in their second match.

The decisive goal against Karachi City FC came in the 51st minute through Rashmi Kumari Ghising. Rashmi headed home from close range after a well-delivered cross from Renuka Nagarkote, giving APF a crucial lead.

Rashmi came close to extending the advantage on multiple occasions. In the 65th minute, she missed a one-on-one opportunity as her effort went narrowly wide of the post, while another attempt in the 70th minute also failed to find the target.

With this result, APF FC strengthened their position at the top of the table and moved closer to qualifying for the final of the championship.

2025-12-11

East Bengal FC register second consecutive win, APF held

Indian club East Bengal FC continued their impressive run in the ongoing SAFF Women’s Club Championship with a second straight victory at the Dasharath Stadium on Saturday.

East Bengal defeated Pakistan’s Karachi City FC 2–0 to move to the top of the standings with six points from two matches. Sulanjana Raul opened the scoring in the fifth minute before Risti Nazira doubled the lead in the 49th minute to seal the win for the Kolkata-based side.

In the day’s second match, Nepal’s league champions Armed Police Force (APF) FC were held to a goalless draw by Bhutan’s Transport United FC. Despite creating several chances, APF were unable to find the breakthrough and had to settle for a point.

With the results, East Bengal FC sit at the top of the table with six points, while APF FC are in second place with four points.

The championship action continues on Sunday, when APF FC take on Karachi City FC, while Maldives’ Nasrin Sports Academy face East Bengal FC.

2025-12-21

Final men's and women's national futsal squad announced

The final squads of the Nepali men’s and women’s futsal teams for the upcoming SAFF Futsal Championship 2026 have been announced.

Men’s national futsal team head coach Anil Bahadur Gurung and women’s national futsal team head coach Bikram Maharjan unveiled their respective squads following the completion of selection process and training camps.

Both teams will represent Nepal at the SAFF Futsal Championship 2026, which is scheduled to take place in Thailand from January 13 to 26.

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

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

2025-12-05

APF Club dominates with 4-0 victory as SAFF Women's Club Championship begins

The inaugural Vatsalya SAFF Women's Club Championship commenced with a commanding performance from the hosts as Nepal's APF Football Club secured a decisive 4-0 victory over Bangladesh's Nasrin Sports Academy in the tournament's second match at Dasharath Stadium on Friday.

The match was officially inaugurated by Minister for Youth and Sports, Bablu Gupta, who handed over the match ball to the officials.

APF FC took control of the game, with Rashmi Kumari Ghising opening the scoring in the 38th minute. The hosts solidified their lead in the second half, with Mina Deuba finding the net in the 70th minute. Ghising struck again in the 80th minute to complete her brace, and Deuba sealed the emphatic win with a second goal in stoppage time (90+2 minutes).

The tournament, organized by the All Nepal Football Association (ANFA), features the league-winning women’s clubs from five SAFF-affiliated nations: APF Football Club (Nepal), East Bengal FC (India), Nasrin Sports Academy (Bangladesh), Transport United Ladies FC (Bhutan), and Karachi City FC (Pakistan). The competition will follow a single round-robin format, with the top two teams advancing to the final scheduled for December 20.