The Lalit Memorial ANFA U-18 Youth League 2024 officially began at the ANFA Complex in Satdobato on Sunday. The league was inaugurated by Chief Guest and Star Hospital Executive Chairman Kishore Kumar Maharjan, who kicked off the event by handing over the match ball to the officials and releasing balloons at the complex.
The opening ceremony was attended by ANFA President Pankaj Bikram Nembang, Vice President and League Coordinator Deepak Khatiwada, General Secretary Kiran Rai, Executive Committee member and League Deputy Coordinator Bikash Narayan Shrestha, CEO Indraman Tuladhar, Treasurer Rabindra Joshi, as well as players and officials from the participating clubs.
A total of twelve clubs are competing in this year's league: APF Football Club, Church Boys United, FC Khumaltar, Jawalakhel Youth Club, Machhindra Football Club, Manang Marsyangdi Club, Nepal Police Club, New Road Team, Sankata Club, Satdobato Youth Club, Three Star Club, and Tribhuvan Army Football Club.
Matches will be held at the ANFA Complex ground in Satdobato, with each club playing every other club twice in a double round-robin format. The team finishing at the top of the table will be crowned champions.
The champions will receive Rs 100,000, while the runner-up will be awarded Rs 50,000. Additionally, the Most Valuable Player, Highest Scorer, and Best Goalkeeper will each receive Rs 15,000.
The matches will be shown live on ANFA's Youtube and Facebook pages.
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