Football
ANFA disables Facebook comments amid growing criticism. Experts raise accountability concerns
By Nayak Paudel The national football governing body restricts comments citing abusive language, but promises to reopen soon. Digital rights activists say the move undermines transparency and accountability.
Sagorika’s four goals deny Nepal SAFF U20 Championship in Dhaka
By Post Report The Bangladeshi No 10 returned after a three-match ban to shower goals against Nepal, the team against which she was sent off on July 13, and win the title at home.
ANFA reaffirms two friendlies with Bangladesh
By Post Report With Friday’s statement, ANFA has sought to put all the rumours to rest.
‘Huge coup’: Wellington Phoenix signs star striker Samba
By Nayak Paudel She plans to join the club in September ahead of the league’s kickoff in November.
‘Bangladesh football eyes success in Asia and beyond’
By Nayak Paudel Tabith Awal, Bangladesh football’s chief administrator, speaks to the Post about the remarkable progress the country has made in the sport of late and his ambitions.
Purnima scores four as Nepal defeat Bhutan in SAFF U20 Championship
By Post Report With this win, Nepal have earned three points in the championship.
Flags, cheers, and unbreakable faith: Nepali fans who surprised Tashkent
By Nayak Paudel 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
By Nayak Paudel 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’
By Nayak Paudel 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
By Post Report Matches at Dashrath Stadium to help Nepal prepare for Asian Cup Qualifiers.
Nepal fail to qualify for Women’s Asian Cup
By Post Report Uzbekistan knock Nepal out in penalty shootout in AFC Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers decider.
Nepal has fan support, Uzbekistan a solid system
By Nayak Paudel 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
By Nayak Paudel 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
By Nayak Paudel 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
By Nayak Paudel 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
By Nayak Paudel 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
By Nayak Paudel 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
By Post Report 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
By Post Report 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
By Nayak Paudel 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.