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All Nepal Football Association’s decision to abandon the newly   launched National League  football  tournament in favor of  ( whatever you want to call it Kathmandu or Martyr’s ) 'A'  Division  League   is  a huge   disappointment and a big  blow to non-Kathmandu Valley based  football clubs. Once again there will be no   nationwide league, thus denying emerging football clubs across the   country a chance to   become part of the mainstream football. This, obviously, confirms the fact that All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) is far from supportive when it comes to football clubs stationed outside the capital. Here is the thing, though, either the football body   has run out of ideas, or it is no longer competent to implement its programmes. For long   the clubs have   been   ignored and alienated   by ANFA. However, there was a glimmer of hope after it launched the National League last year, but that hope turned out to be short -lived. I find it hard to b

There was a   time   when Nepali footballers were   very much sought after by   premier   football clubs    of   India   and Bangladesh   on a regular basis. That is hardly the case now. It is so hard to believe that today there is not a single Nepali footballer playing   club football in   India or Bangladesh. Looking   at I League   and Premier League in India and Bangladesh respectively, there has been   quite a turnaround   in terms of structure, professionalism and competitiveness. Over the years, we have seen an influx of   foreign players in both leagues. Given the opportunity, both   leagues provide an excellent   platform for our players looking forward to showcase their talent on a professional level. Despite the wealth of talent, Nepali football has not blossomed for years and years, and it is very unfortunate that a lot of talent has gone to waste.     Sadly, the non-existent of professionalism, in its true sense, in domestic   football   has not h