The top-tier women’s club competition kicks off with two matches—NRT vs Sankata and Army vs Jhapa—at Chyasal Stadium today.

Several clubs protested at the ANFA Complex on Monday and left after padlocking the office, as their meeting with ANFA officials did not reach an agreement.

Avoiding bold predictions, the new head coach stresses belief and gradual improvement while assessing players ahead of the March FIFA Window.

Three Star Club’s A Division status has not been reinstated yet. The court quashes disciplinary and appeal decisions, highlighting a lack of natural justice, and directs the footballing body to provide a proper hearing.

Clubs feel left out and pressurised as they were not part of the agreement between players and ANFA to hold the remaining matches of the top-tier regularly from May 3.

With ANFA yet to announce the schedule of A Division league, players resort to protest, their second in four months.

Two teams stay unbeaten and eight have a shot at the title, while off-field legal battles add intrigue to ANFA’s expanded competition.

Priya Rai and Man Kumar Roka Magar finish first in ATM’s 71.4km main race and 50-miler, respectively. But around half-a-dozen runners could not take part due to negligence of the national federation.

The court on Wednesday overturned the ANFA Appeal Committee’s decision that led to Three Star’s relegation from the A Division.

Responding to an email query from the Post, Wellington Phoenix said the league insurance would cover surgical and rehabilitation costs up to 20,000 Australian dollars.

Experts weigh in on the athlete’s decision to seek cure at the Qatar-based hospital while facilities in Nepal had offered free treatment.

Responding to the Post, Wellington Phoenix confirms the insurance payout will not cover the estimated $80,000 cost of surgery and rehab at Aspetar, but the club is backing her fundraising appeal and wants to see her back in yellow and black.

Nepal’s all-time leading goal scorer and most-accomplished footballer has sought thousands of dollars in support for her anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) surgery.

Nepal’s all-time leading goal scorer faces a costly ACL operation and uncertain recovery, highlighting gaps in institutional backing for the country’s top athletes.

However, as the Rhinos look forward to becoming a major cricketing nation, fans’ support alone is not sufficient.