While the country’s prospect of qualifying for the age group World Cup was washed away, this is not the first time Afghanistan prevented Nepal from entering the tournament.

A discussion between senior representatives from the majority of A Division clubs on Friday unofficially decided not to participate in the league-cum-knockout tournament under the present scenario.

Nepal and Afghanistan, whichever emerges victorious in the final game on Saturday, will enter the 2026 U19 World Cup.

Nepal aim to participate in the World Cup for a record ninth time by winning the qualifiers between five teams on home soil.

A Division clubs say that the league-cum-knockout tournament could give rise to other problems, including an additional burden on clubs and ANFA.

Irregular leagues and poor management of mofussil games have undermined the spirit of the sport.

ANFA is set to hire a UEFA pro-license holder foreign coach with the target of entering the 2026 Asian Cup and WC qualifiers.

The footballers were killed in a landslide in September. Their parents accuse the ANFA Academy of negligence.

Head coach Matt Ross says Nepal are not looking for a draw but a win against Malaysia on Tuesday.

Sudurpaschim’s Kiran Thagunna, who scored 121 off 101 against Gandaki on March 10, became only the third batter to score two centuries in one edition of the PM Cup.

Lalit Rajbanshi and Shahab Alam have bagged 30 and 20 wickets, respectively, in the ongoing edition.

Arjun Kulung Rai started off as an Everest Marathon runner at 18, with worn-out shoes.

Biplav Lal Shrestha says he is retiring after mistreatment from the federation. President Yubaraj Lama refutes the accusations.

Ross and Chemjong say the results of their training will be apparent on the ground when they face Singapore first.

Chasing 289, Madhesh are bundled out for just 95.