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A recent Reuters, international news agency, damning review of football projects built with FIFA funds under its “Goal Programme” in Nepal underscores the ongoing problem of power of abuse and systemic corruption in All Nepal Football Association. This is just one small segment of Mr. Ganesh Thapa, President of All Nepal Football Association’s (ANFA) fiefdom. This explains everything, Mr. Thapa’s    leadership incompetence, failed governance and involvement in wide spread corruption. This is nothing new. In fact, maladministration, unaccountability and corruption have long been the hallmarks of ANFA. Much has been said and written on this subject, over the years, and unfortunately yielded nothing but further damage to Nepali football. The greatest irony is that FIFA, which pumps in millions of dollars under the Goal project to support the development of football around the globe, do not seem to care whether the fund has been misappropriated or not by those...

The success achieved by Nepal in the inaugural Under-19 South Asian Federation Football Championship in Kathmandu is of great significance. The championship victory over India was sweet and well deserved. The Young Gunners deserve every bit of accolade for the fantastic result. The youngsters showed poise, conviction, positive approach, and aggression, coupled with great teamwork throughout the competition. Going into the tourney, the home side was under enormous pressure to deliver the goods and perform to their potential. In addition, they had to meet the expectations of a very expectant, frustrated partisan crowd. Much to everyone’s relief and delight, Coach Bal Gopal Maharjhan’s boys not only rose to the occasion but also raised the level of their performance. The euphoria of triumph has triggered renewed hope in the hearts of sport enthusiasts. Fans and media alike were literally swept away with the team’s success. How long will the joy last?   ...