Nepal Football Suffering For FIFA’s Indecision On Ganesh Thapa’s Corruption Charges
It has been over six months into disgraced President of All Nepal Football Association Ganesh Thapa's suspension from office for his alleged financial wrongdoing. I find it hard to believe that the case is still pending before the FIFA...
Football League In Nepal Starts In Questionable Conditions
After 20 years, the wait is finally over. It is official. The much hyped, talked about Nepal National League Football tournament got underway in Kathmandu recently. The highly anticipated competition, after having pushed back to a later date numerous...
‘India just tried to kill us’ – Maldives’ Coach
After losing 1-0 against Indian football team in the SAFF Championship 2013 semifinals, Maldives' coach came all guns blazing, criticizing India for playing negative brand of football, referee for giving poor decisions and local officials for manhandling him!
India just...
Nepal’s Football association boss Ganesh Thapa’s fate still hangs in balance
Lately there has been a flurry of action on and off the field despite the ominous air of uncertainties surrounding Nepal football. Apparently, suspended President of All Nepal Football Association (ANFA), Ganesh Thapa, continues to overshadow national sporting headlines.
The...
Who’s Responsible For Nepali Football’s Downfall?
No Relief From Embarrassment
Whether it is the senior national football team or the Under-23, there is no end in sight for their travails and the end result has been the same. They continue to be plagued by poor performance...
AFC allots 2014 AFC U-16 Championship qualifiers to Pakistan
AFC President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has said that AFC had decided to allot the 2014 AFC U-16 Championship qualifiers to Pakistan due to the rising popularity of the sport in the South Asian country.
The AFC president...
5 Most Heartbreaking moments in SAFF Championship 2013
Football can be cruel. While bringing euphoria to one team, it also brings gloom to the other. However, many times this loss can become even more unbearable depending on the stakes and circumstances. Before the final match between India...
India to host SAFF Championship 2015
After a meeting, the SAFF committee decided to allow India to host 2015 SAFF championship. The host city is not yet decided.
It was also decided that the next Women's championship will be played in Pakistan.
The plans for SAFF Club...