ANFA: All Nepal Football Association

2021-01-21

Bhandari scores hattrick as APF defeat Chandrapur

Armed Police Force (APF) displayed their title credentials as hattrick from Sabitra Bhandari sunk Chandrapur Municipality to a 6-0 defeat.

In the first match of the day played at ANFA Complex in Satdobato on Thursday, Bhandari opened the score in the 14th minute when she latched a right footed shot after a cross from Aanjali Yonjan from the left. Yonjan then scored herself in the 22nd minute when a corner kick was headed on her path by Saru Limbu.

Player of the Match Bhandari scored her second in the 62nd minute from Anita Basnet's pass. Two minutes later, Bhandari then turned provider feeding Basnet for the team's fourth. She completed her hattrick in the 72nd minute with a powerful right footed shot following a fine solo run.

The sixth was scored by Preeti Rai after Chandrapur goalkeeper Yunisha Rai failed to clear the ball allowing Rai to score.

APF coach Bhagwati Thapa said they were happy to start the league with a win and show they were the title contenders. "The first match is always important and our players played really well. We were slow to start but caught the rhythm in the second half," said Thapa.

Forward Bhandari said she was happy to score and register a win against a quality team like Chandrapur. "It is good to be back playing a competitive match and even better that the quality of competition has improved," she said.

Chandrapur coach Noorraj Kafle said they were dealt a blow with an injury to their key defender Samikshya Ghimire in the start of the second half. "It resulted in a flurry of goals as we came under pressure following the injury. We also lacked fitness to play which should improve in coming matches," Kafle said.

2021-01-20

Departmental derby ends in stalemate

The opening match of the National Women's League between Tribhvuan Army Football Club (TAFC) and Nepal Police Club (NPC) has ended in a goalless draw on Wednesday.

The inaugural match of the tournament was played at Dasharath Stadium.

Mayor of Biratnagar Metropolitan City Bhim Parajuli inaugurated the tournament amid a special function at the stadium.

Players of both sides missed opportunities to score in the departmental derby match.

NPC coach Sanjeev Joshi said they were happy to earn a point against their departmental rivals. "We prepared for around two months. I hope our fitness will improve as we move on to the tournament," said Joshi.

TAFC coach Raju Tamang said his players missed numerous opportunities to score and settle the match. "Our forwards did not capitalize their chances. But we are content for a draw with a side of that quality," said Tamang.

NPC's Puja Rana was adjudged as the Player of the Match.

ANFA President Karma Tsering Sherpa, Senior Vice President Pankaj Nembang, Vice President Upendra Man Singh and Bir Bahadur Khadka, General Secretary Indraman Tuladhar and other ANFA Executive Committee members and officials were also present.

The first match on Wednesday will be played between Armed Police Force and Chandrapur Municipality while the second match of the day is between Waling Municipality and Biratnagar Municipality.

2021-01-19

19th ANFA Congress concludes

The 19th Congress of All Nepal Football Association has concluded at Heritage Garden in Sanepa on Tuesday.

The Congress has endorsed all the decisions proposed by the 12th Executive Committee meeting.

Following the Congress, three districts―Khotang, Manang and Nawalparasi (East)―have received full time district membership. The Congress also endorsed all the decisions by the Biratnagar Congress.

ANFA Spokesperson Kiran Rai, during a press meet following the conclusion of the Congress, said the Congress has analyzed and accessed the decisions of the past and projected football tournament for the future.

Chief guest Minister for Youth and Sports Dawa Lama inaugurated the event by lighting an oil-fed lamp. The event was presided by ANFA President Karma Tsering Sherpa.

President Sherpa gave a welcome speech to the distinguished guests who graced the event. Sherpa briefed the event about the progressive programmes ANFA has been undertaking. Sherpa said the leadership had focused on strengthening the five pillars― good governance, infrastructure, training, competition, capacity building― of the organization.

Sherpa thanked the guests and other participants for accepting ANFA's invitation to take part in the event.

President of Nepal Sports Journalists Forum (NSJF) Durganath Subedi also gave a welcome speech during the event. He lauded ANFA's efforts of transparency and stressed on the need for investing on grassroot football and women's football. Subedi said the decision of equal pay taken by ANFA should be followed by other organizations too and should not be limited on paper. He wished well for the successful completion of the event.

Former Youth and Sports Minister Purushottam Poudel said football should be a medium for social unity. Former ANFA President Narendra Shrestha also wished for the conclusion of the Congress.

National Sports Council Member Secretary Ramesh Silwal said ANFA had to face various hurdles which have curtailed the expected achievements. He wished ANFA well to clear such hurdles and achieve their aim of making football sustainable.

Speaking in the opening session, Secretary at Ministry of Youth and Sports Ram Prasad Thapaliya congratulated for the Congress.

Minister for Youth and Sports Dawa Tamang said the 19th ANFA Congress should set an example for the development of football in the country. He thanked ANFA for inviting him to the event. The opening session concluded following the minister's speech.

Nepal Police DIG Dev Bahadur Bohora, Nepal Army Lieutenant Colonel Brajesh Maharjan, Armed Police Force DSP Pankaj Chand, former ANFA President Narendra Shrestha, Honorary President Tashi Ghale, Senior Vice President Pankaj Bikram Nembang, Honorary Senior Vice President Kishor Rai, Vice Presidents Krishna Bahadur Thapa, Shixit Parajuli, Bir Bahadur Khadka, General Secretary Indraman Tuladhar, other ANFA executive committee members and journalists are also present in the programme.

2021-01-18

ANFA holds 12th Ex Co meeting

The 12th Executive Committee meeting of All Nepal Football Association has been held at ANFA Complex in Satdobat on Monday.

The meeting, chaired by ANFA President Karma Tsering Sherpa, comes a day before the 19th Annual General Meeting scheduled on Tuesday.

Sherpa briefed the meeting about the annual report since the last executive committee meeting.

The meeting approved the estimated budget for upcoming fiscal year, provide district membership to Khotang, Manang and Nawalparasi (East), among other decisions.

The full decisions of the meeting can be viewed here.