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.

In their past 4 encounters in NSL, Kathmandu have beat Lalitpur thrice while losing once.

Before taking on Malaysia, the Nepali team and their new head coach Matt Ross were in high spirits as they had defeated Singapore 1-0 only four days ago.

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

Nepali football fans were however dissatisfied with the troubles of watching the debut win of head coach Matt Ross.

A total of 33 goals have been scored across 14 games in the league. Planning Boyz United stay at the top of the table on goal difference.

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

Nepal face Singapore in a friendly on March 21 before travelling to Malaysia for the first leg of the Asian Cup Qualifiers’ third round on March 25.

Alexander-Arnold hobbled off the pitch during Tuesday’s Champions League last-16 loss to Paris St Germain with an ankle injury.

Nepal is playing an international friendly with Singapore on March 21. The squad will then reach Malaysia for the AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers’ first-leg on March 25.

The former national women’s football captain is the head coach of Boys Union Club.

Church Boys United, who won the title on March 8 with four games remaining in the League, lifted the trophy on Tuesday.

It is the first time that Nepal and India’s U-19 side have been drawn in the same group.

Day 3 of the League will see Tusal Youth Club facing Madhyapur Youth Association and Ranipokhari Corner Team (RCT) vs Bhagwati Club at the Satdobato-based ANFA Complex on Tuesday.

The U16 League, featuring 11 teams, kicked off on December 27. It concludes on March 16 with four more games remaining after the CBU vs Khumaltar fixture on Saturday.

Nepal Super League will kick off on March 29 between seven clubs: Kathmandu Rayzrs, Lalitpur City FC, FC Chitwan, Pokhara Thunders, Butwal Lumbini FC, Dhangadhi FC, and Jhapa FC.

The Nepal women's team entered into the Top 100 list.

B Division League, an annual club football competition, is returning after a gap of three years.