The sub-continental tournament scheduled for September 6 to 19 in Kathmandu will be without previous five-edition champions India due to FIFA suspension.

With the suspension, India will not be able to host the U-17 Women’s World Cup 2022 scheduled to take place in India in October.

The former Three Star coach will lead Nepal in the international friendly match against Bangladesh on September 27 in Kathmandu.

The 26-year-old will play for Women’s I-League champions Gokulam Kerela FC in the event to take place in Uzbekistan from August 20 to 26.

Nepal draw 1-1 against table toppers Bangladesh before hosts India edge Maldives 1-0.

Bangladesh, who edged India 2-1 and registered 1-0 win over Sri Lanka and 4-1 victory over the Maldives, occupy top spot with nine points in the five-team standings.

The hosts score seven goals after the break to pip Nepal to second spot in the standings.

Ayush Ghalan, Kritish Ranta Chhunju and Managya Nakarmi score in the second half to give Meghraj KC’s side a second straight victory in the SAFF U-20 Championship 2022.

Goals from Gurung, Suwal, Chhunju and Nakarmi give Meghraj KC’s side a 4-0 victory over the Maldives in India.

The committee was expected to discuss over a dozen agendas, including preparations for Women’s SAFF Championship 2022 and nominations in key positions at ANFA.

The Nepal APF Club coach had previously led the women’s team in the 2016 edition of the SAFF Championship.

Nagarkote is likely to be fit for the Hangzhou Asiad, which host China postponed until 2023 citing Covid-19 pandemic.

The U-20 SAFF Championship has been scheduled for July 25–August 3 in India.

SAFF had proposed Nepal to hold the women’s championship from August 12-24 at a virtual extraordinary Congress in January this year.

Almutairi’s side succumb to a 7-0 loss against Indonesia.

The country’s football governing body also instructed the organisers to get a pre-approval on the fixtures, sports regulations, and issues related to technical aspects.

A 4-1 rout by hosts Kuwait leaves Almutairi side without a win and at the bottom of the four-team Group A table.

Almutairi’s side, who travelled to Kuwait without 11 senior players, suffer a 2-0 defeat.

Nembang will vie against sitting president Sherpa at ANFA election scheduled for June 20.

The committee has suggested the country’s football governing body seek an alternative to the head coach after the AFC Asian Cup 2023 Group ‘A’ Qualifiers.