Football

Purnima scores four as Nepal defeat Bhutan in SAFF U20 Championship

With this win, Nepal have earned three points in the championship.

Flags, cheers, and unbreakable faith: Nepali fans who surprised Tashkent

Himgyap Tashi Lama travelled from the US to Uzbekistan to cheer Nepal’s women’s football team, rallying dozens of Nepali supporters and leaving players overwhelmed by their unexpected support.

ANFA officials address criticism from women’s team head coach

Press meet details disagreements over captain selection, lineup timing, and resource issues; coach Wilde praised for performance but criticised for going public.

‘I won’t return to Nepal if ANFA doesn’t mend its ways’

Head coach of Nepal women’s football team opens up about his frustrations with ANFA’s mismanagement and indifference, despite the team’s inspiring rise.

Nepal to host Bangladesh for two international friendlies in September

Matches at Dashrath Stadium to help Nepal prepare for Asian Cup Qualifiers.

Nepal fail to qualify for Women’s Asian Cup

Uzbekistan knock Nepal out in penalty shootout in AFC Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers decider.

Nepal has fan support, Uzbekistan a solid system

Since hiring Guy Kiala as technical director, Uzbekistan has booked its first Olympics and World Cup berths, showing state backing pays off in football.

Nepal women eye the final battle after two sweeping victories

They rout Sri Lanka 8-0 on Wednesday to register their second win in the Asian Cup qualifiers.

Nepal vs Uzbekistan likely to decide who travels to Australia

If the match ends in a draw, tiebreakers—including goal difference, higher number of goals scored, and fair play record—will be applied to separate them.

Samba shines as Nepal start Asian Cup qualifiers with dominant victory over Laos

They cap off their 100th international game with a goal rush, sending nine past Laos while keeping a clean sheet.

Nepal set sights on entering Asian Cup as Group F rivals promise tough battles

The four rivals talk up their chances, but only the winner advances to Australia in 2026.

From their humble beginnings to 100 matches, Nepali women dribble on

Nepal will play their 100th international match against Laos on June 29 in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers.

Nepal women footballers in high spirits after ‘intense’ training sessions

They say the new head coach has injected fresh energy in the squad ahead of their visit to Uzbekistan for the group-stage qualifiers of the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup.

Wilde selects his best 23 for Asian Cup qualifiers

The qualifiers will see Nepal facing Laos on June 29 in Group F.

Nepal face shock defeat against Laos, a team 15 places below them in Fifa Ranking

The 2-1 defeat not only ends Nepal’s unbeaten streak against Laos but also deepens their challenges in the 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualification race.

Visitors Nepal play goalless draw with Hong Kong

More than half of the players who played against Manchester United on May 30 figured in Starting XI against Nepal.

ANFA selects Belgian Patrick De Wilde to lead Nepal women to the biggest stage

Wilde has over 20 years of experience with successes in national and international football. He also has a Bachelor’s in Sports Education and Pedagogy.

Nepal lose to Thailand

It was the second friendly between Nepal and Thailand after Friday’s closed-door friendly which Nepal had lost as well, but with the margin of only one goal.

Ross’s Nepal aren’t just chasing wins—they’re building belief

Head coach Matt Ross and skipper Kiran Chemjong say the bonding between players and their determination have improved since the high-altitude training in Manang.