Nepal Set to Miss SAFF Men’s Championship for First Time as FIFA Ban Remains Unlifted
Nepal is set to miss the 2026 SAFF Men’s Championship after its FIFA suspension remained unresolved by the September 30 deadline set by SAFF.
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ANFA Warns It Will Resume Regular Football Activities As FIFA Suspension Crisis Deepens
All Nepal Football Association Warns It Will Resume Essential Football Activities From Monday Under FIFA Directives If Government Fails To Act, As More Than Rs 10 Crore Remains Unpaid And Nepal’s SAFF Championship Participation Faces Risk
Sep 18
From Nepal to Europe: Subash Bam Thakuri Takes a Major Step in His Football Dream
Nepal international forward Subash Bam Thakuri has signed with Azerbaijan Premier League club Turan Tovuz, with the 18-year-old sharing a photo of himself signing the agreement as he begins a new chapter of his young career. The Nepali forward is set to begin with the club's U-19 setup, giving him an opportunity to develop in European football and work toward eventually reaching the senior level.
Sep 8
After Repeated Delays, Nepal’s 10th National Games Finally Get New December Dates
The NSC has fixed December 2–15, 2026, for the long-delayed 10th National Games in Surkhet and approved the required standards and guidelines for the competition. The board also approved Nepal's participation in the 20th Asian Games in Japan, moved ahead with the first National Para Games from December 30, and discussed the continuing ANFA dispute.
Aug 14
From Eggs to Biscuits: How Nepal’s Football Crisis Is Reaching Young Players
More than 100 young footballers living in four ANFA-linked academies across Nepal are facing reduced meals, unpaid school expenses and growing financial uncertainty after FIFA’s suspension disrupted funding to the All Nepal Football Association. Academy officials say some centers are surviving through personal loans and unpaid bills, raising concerns that a football governance dispute is now affecting children who rely on the academies for much more than training.
Aug 11
Nepal's Economy In Mid-2026: What The Latest NRB Macroeconomic Update Really Means
Nepal Rastra Bank's latest macroeconomic report paints a picture of an economy that is financially stable but still faces long-term structural challenges. Foreign exchange reserves have reached record levels, remittances continue to grow strongly and inflation remains relatively moderate. At the same time, imports continue to outpace exports, private sector lending remains weak and government capital spending has slowed. This feature explains the latest economic indicators—including inflation, foreign exchange reserves, trade, remittances, banking, interest rates, and government finances in simple language, helping readers understand what the numbers really mean for Nepal's economy and for everyday life.
Jul 15
Dasharath Rangasala’s Overgrown Pitch Exposes The Fragile State Of Nepali Football
Nepal's Dasharath Stadium has become overgrown with tall grass as the country's football remains suspended from international competition following FIFA's ban on ANFA. The neglected condition of Nepal's only international football stadium has sparked fresh concerns over infrastructure, governance and the future of the sport.
Jul 13
Guglielmo Arena Leaves Nepal Head Coach Role After FIFA Suspension
Guglielmo Arena has stepped down as head coach of the Nepal men’s national football team after mutually ending his contract with ANFA. The Swiss-Italian coach said FIFA’s suspension of ANFA made it impossible to continue his long-term football project in Nepal.
Jul 8
Nepal Loves Football, So Why Is The World Cup Still A Distant Dream?
Nepal loves football deeply, but love alone has not taken the country to the FIFA World Cup. Weak leadership, ANFA disputes, and unstable management have kept the dream far away
Jul 6
