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Contrary to expectations, in a match riddled with fouls Nepal had to fight off a tenacious, physical Timor in a goalless draw in the AFC Solidarity Cup in Malaysia. Nepal took the field against a relatively weak Timor with high expectations. Fans saw a certain victory, but their hopes did not materialize at the end of 90 minutes action under wet, soggy condition. Truth be told, I was somewhat disappointed with the result. I reckon others also felt the same way. Overall, it was not the best of games to watch from the fans’ perspective. I can tell you one person who was far from pleased with the team’s performance was none other than the Japanese Head Coach    Koji Gyotoku. I     do not blame him. If I were in his shoes I would have had to digest a bitter disappointment, as well. That being said, he    could be partially blamed.   Perhaps he could have done a better job    in important areas like       team sele...

The national football team of Nepal is all set to compete in the first edition of the  Asian Federation Confederation Solidarity Cup kicking off  on  November 2nd in Malaysia. This is the inaugural edition of the Asian Federation Confederation (AFC) Solidarity Cup and a replacement for AFC Challenge  Cup that was held for the last time in 2014. The competition  is designed exclusively   for minnows of Asian football in  the Asian  Continent.  Never mind the status of the tournament, it offers footballers the much needed  international exposure  and  opportunity not only to compete against one another but more importantly, showcase their talent. AFC conceived the  tournament with the sole  purpose  to ensure that lesser-known teams get  to play more  international  matches. The  competition is an ideal  platform  for upcoming talents  seeking opportunities a...

Vice-President of All Nepal Football Association Karma Tsering Sherpa’s unsuccessful bid for football body's top position is a slap in the face for footballers and fans across the country. It is another sad day for Nepali football. With so much uncertainty surrounding the future direction of football  and All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) at a crossroads,  football needed  to sail in new direction under new leadership,however, the outcome of the election  has put an end to all such hopes for now. After all is said and done,  Mr. Narendra Shrestha , a proxy for disgraced ex ANFA Chief Ganesh Thapa emerged victorious,much to my chagrin. Contrary to expectations, although he managed to squeak past his opponent  at the end but  did not  surprise me one bit. The fact of the matter is, sans Mr.Thapa’s  support and backing  Mr. Shrestha had no chance of winning the  election.   No one disputes the fact  that ...

With the All Nepal Football Association  election day inching closer, tension is mounting and things are gradually but surely  heating up by the day. The contenders along with their supporters are on the edge of their seats. Without a shred  of doubt ,the much anticipated election for the post of president and vice-president left vacant by the disgraced Mr. Ganesh Thapa and late Mr.Lalit Krishna Shrestha respectively has generated  a great amount of  interest and excitement in  the sports community. The high profile election can be best summed up as  intriguing and suspenseful.The outcome of this election is more important than ever  and will have a huge implications for  the future of football in the country. As things stand today , everyone agrees that there is leadership vacuum in All Nepal Football Association (ANFA),and Nepali football is rapidly moving in the wrong direction under Acting-President Narendra Shrestha in the f...

The foregone conclusion is that competitive football season seemingly never ends in Nepal. It is played year out year in across the country with intense passion and great enthusiasm like never seen before. There is so much  going on all year round, it has become more and more difficult for football aficionados to keep up to date with all the action. Football popularity continues to grow, flourish and remains the most popular sport among adults and millennial of both sexes. It is being played in every nook and cranny of the country There has been a dramatic surge in the number of tournaments taking place in the country in recent years. This is indeed very encouraging and a positive trend. We have witnessed scores of tournaments organized at all levels, ranging from grassroots to national. Besides, there are school, college, departmental, corporate, village and many more competitions. Interestingly, defying natural barriers, tourneys are being held in high altitu...