Nepal’s second match of the Qualifier is against the Netherlands on Thursday.

For APF, the only deciding goal came in the 25th minute—an own goal scored by Friends’ Club’s Khemraj Shrestha.

FIFA and AFC have warned that the interference by third parties in the functioning of member associations could result in sanctions, including possible suspension.

Chantham and Koncharoenkai guide Thailand to comfortable chase after Nepal set 123-run target.

The 10 teams in the Qualifier, which begins today, are eying four spots in the T20 World Cup in England and Wales in June this year.

In Colombo, the Rhinos will work on their tuning and gameplay alongside selecting roles, coach Law says. They will then head to Mumbai for another round of practice sessions.

The team competing in the 10th edition includes a majority of players who were part of the previous World Cup in 2024.

A total of 52 golfers, including 30 pros and 22 amateurs, took part in the 54-hole tournament organised by PGA Nepal under the sponsorship of Surya Nepal Pvt Ltd. The tournament offered a prize purse of Rs1,050,000.

Despite a musical concert and a high-profile clash between Machhindra FC and New Road Team, the National League’s return to Dasharath Stadium drew only a sparse crowd, raising fresh questions about fan engagement and ticket pricing in Nepali football.

The Pokhara-based club open their National League campaign with a 1-0 victory over the A-Division side. In the day’s other match, Satdobato and Sankata play a goalless stalemate.

The National League opener saw a winner, but the second match of the day between Shree Bhagawati Club and Church Boys United ended in a draw.

The league replaces A-Division. But despite 17 teams in action, rushed build-up, shortage of time to prepare and a long gap in professional domestic league lead players to doubt the quality of football.

The tour will allow Stuart Law’s side to get acclimatised to the conditions of Mumbai as Nepal are playing matches at Brabourne Cricket Stadium, which is barely a kilometre from Wankhede.

The Pokhara Sports Award sees athletes and stakeholders, who hail from Gandaki Province, being honoured across seven categories.

The ANFA has planned early elections on February 11 in Jhapa.

Following Chitwan, the road show will be held in Manahari Bazaar of Makawanpur on Sunday.

Nepal have no matches scheduled before the T20 World Cup, unlike their group opponents, who will benefit from multiple preparatory games

During the event, Pokhara resident Purna Bahadur Gurung won a special four-day, five-night package along with a ticket to the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup to be held in February–March, through a lucky draw.

The third edition is being organised by the National Sports Council and Kathmandu University with the support of Nepalaya International.

Swapnil and Soham share the lead in the boys’ category, while Amelie and Avanie are tied at top in the girls’ section.