ANFA: All Nepal Football Association

2020-01-22

Ranjit Dhimal's stunner gives Machhindra 1-0 win over Nepal Police

Machindra Club (MFC) defeats Nepal Police Club (NPC) at eighth round of Qatar Airways Martyr's Memorial A Division League at Dashrath stadium on Wednesday.

MFC created many opportunities and had more possession on the ball on the first half but could not convert them into goal. Peter Segun (MFC) had scored a goal on the 47th minute of the game but he was found to be offside. Both the teams did not score any goal on the first half but MFC took the lead on the 54th minute of the second half scored by Ranjit Dhimal with a beautiful free kick at the right wing of the opposition box. NPC was pushing themselves harder to level the score and Tej Tamang (NPC) on the process was shown yellow card for his bad foul on Bishal Rai (MFC) at the 63rd minute of the game. Yogesh Gurung (MFC) was also shown yellow card for his bad tackle on NPC defence. NPC had a final opportunity to level the score on the 92nd minute of the game but the goal was found to be offside.

Ranjit Dhimal was declared as Kelme man of the match award for his all-round performance.

2020-01-22

ANFA, the FA signs MoU, Nepal to play friendly with England C Team

The All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Football Association (FA) at the ANFA Complex, Satdobato today.

ANFA President Karma Tsering Sherpa and Head of National League System of the FA, Mr. Laurence Jones signed the agreement. As part of the deal, both the parties will organize a friendly football match between England C (Men's) team and Nepal National (Men's) team to be played at Aldershot Town FC, UK on 25 May 2020.

Nepal will also host the England C team to play a return fixture in 2021.

ANFA President said he is pleased to share the partnership with the FA. " We are pleased to share this partnership with the FA in order to develop our ties for the promotion and development of football. For us, it’s a good opportunity as well."

"I am also thankful to Min Gurung, Immediate Past President and Advisor of Sahara UK, Dhanu Thakali General Secretary of Sahara UK and Dr. Durba Bahadur Subedi, Nepal's Ambassador to the United Kingdom for their continuous effort to have signed the agreement," added ANFA President Sherpa.

Laurence Jones said, "The purpose of the C team is to give the young players chance to progress in the high level of English Football. England C team has a very important part in player development. We think we are going to have a very exciting fixtures in Aldershot. I know Nepalese Community in that part of England is already interested in the fixture. This agreement also will strengthen the existing relationship and friendship between ANFA and the FA. We look forward to welcome the Nepal National Team in England."

Commenting on the occasion, Andrew Shaw said, "We are delighted to announce the agreement with ANFA after a lot of discussion with the committee. We are also delighted to bring our team here in Kathmandu in later 2021."

Discussions for the collaboration began when ANFA president visited the UK in 2019. In which he discussed ways and means to help Nepal team play in UK.

Min Gurung, who joined the delegation for the signing ceremony said, " Nepal enjoys football. This is the first step and we hope that this will provide some rewarding opportunities in football development."

2020-01-20

Tribhuvan Army Club three points clear at the top as they beat Chyasal Youth Club by 3 goals.

Tribuvan Army Club managed to stay at the top of the point's table as they beat Chyasal Youth Club by three goals in the ongoing Qatar Airways Martyr's Memorial 'A' Division League at Dashrath Stadium on Monday.

There were no goals in the first half as both the teams showed a strong defensive game.TAC captain Bharat Khawas opened the score in the 58th minute with an amazing dribble followed by a brilliant finish.

Nawayug Shrestha doubled up the lead in the 73rd minute of the game. TAC scored their third goal in the 84th minute of the game as Santosh Tamang converted from the spot. Tshiring Gurung (CYC) was the one to concede a penalty. TAC was awarded a second penalty at the dying moments of the game again conceded by Tshiring Gurung . Nawayug Shrestha failed to convert from the spot as his shot hit the woodwork.

Kelme man of the match was awarded to the captain of TAC Bharat Khawas for his extraordinary performance

2020-01-20

Sankata Club and Brigade Boys Club share a point each in a goalless draw.

Sankata Club ties with Brigade Boys Club with a scoreline of 0-0 in the seventh round game of ongoing Qatar Airways Martyr's Memorial 'A' Division league at ANFA complex, Satdobato on Monday.

SC had many attempts on the goal but they could not get past BBC's keeper Bishal Sunar. BBC's George Vincent was booked at 26th minute for arguing with the referee. The BBC international substitute Mohamad Sawcat who replaced Isaac Olakaji was also booked just after entering the field at 45th minute.

He was shown a yellow card for a dangerous foul. BBC keeper Bishal Sunar was awarded the Kelme man of the match award for his wonderful saves that helped them to get a clean sheet.