The All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) (Nepali: अखिल नेपाल फुटबल संघ (एन्फा)) is the governing body of football in Nepal. It is responsible for the national team as well as club competitions. The organisation was founded in 1951 as the All Nepal Football Association and became affiliated with FIFA in 1972. The current President of ANFA is Pankaj Bikram Nembang. Its current headquarters is located in the ANFA House in ANFA Complex, Satdobato.
The entry and initial start-up of football came in Nepal during the Rana regime in 1921. The game was introduced in Nepal by the young players who had learnt this game from other countries. Games was watched by a huge mass of audience and became very famous at that time. However, it is believed that the pioneer of this game in Nepal was Narayan Narsingh Rana of Thamel and Chandrajung Thapa of Naxal.
There were some places, which were used as football ground for palace teams, such as Sujan Khanal, Mrigendra Shamsher Niwas Babarmahal, Mahabir Niwas Tangal Palace, Narshamsher Niwas Singha Durbar, Rudra Shamsher Niwas Bhahadur Bhavan, and Thamel Narsingh camp. Whereas in the decade of 1930s, both local and palace teams commonly used the grounds of Singhdarbar, Chhauni, Gaucharan, Jawalakhel and Lainchaur for playing football. Despite political instability at that time football was played enthusiastically during 1921 to 1990 by various teams without goal posts, but the criterion was that the opponent team could follow the ball to the goal line.[citation needed]
Formation of the FA (1288)
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Development
Football development in Nepal had only been possible when ANFA started working from root level. Keeping this in mind, ANFA has given its work priority for building fundamental material for the association. Firstly, ANFA has built a hostel in Satdobato, Lalitpur which has shown their dedication toward the development of football in Nepal by opening an ANFA office with a playground. This work of ANFA has been appreciated everywhere. Before starting a major project, the Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) provided ANFA an opportunity to represent as a model in FIFA congress. ANFA has built technical centers (or football academies) in Chyasal of Lalitpur, Butwal, Rupandehi, Sunsari and Dharan under the roof of the FIFA Goal project. Similarly, ANFA has planned to open technical centers in the Mid-Western and Far-Western development regions of Nepal in the future.
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^"ANFA | District Members". the-anfa.com. from the original on 2021-04-18. Retrieved 2021-04-27.
^"Pankaj Bikram Nembang becomes new ANFA President, Bir Bahadur Senior Vice Prez". All Nepal Football Association. 2022-06-21. from the original on 2022-06-20. Retrieved 2022-06-20.
^"ANFA | Kiran Rai appointed as ANFA General Secretary, Rabindra Joshi Treasurer". All Nepal Football Association. 2022-06-22. from the original on 2022-06-22. Retrieved 2022-06-22.
External links
All Nepal FA site
at the FIFA website.
Nepal at AFC site
April 05, 2023
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The All Nepal Football Association ANFA Nepali अख ल न प ल फ टबल स घ एन फ is the governing body of football in Nepal It is responsible for the national team as well as club competitions The organisation was founded in 1951 as the All Nepal Football Association and became affiliated with FIFA in 1972 The current President of ANFA is Pankaj Bikram Nembang Its current headquarters is located in the ANFA House in ANFA Complex Satdobato All Nepal Football AssociationAFCShort nameANFAFounded1951 72 years ago 1951 HeadquartersSatdobato Lalitpur NepalFIFA affiliation1972AFC affiliation1954 1 SAFF affiliation1997PresidentPankaj Bikram NebmangWebsitethe anfa wbr com Contents 1 History 1 1 Pre ANFA 1921 1950 1 2 Formation of the FA 1288 2 Development 3 Competitions 4 District federations 5 Executive committee 6 See also 7 References 8 External linksHistory EditMain article Football in Nepal History Pre ANFA 1921 1950 Edit The entry and initial start up of football came in Nepal during the Rana regime in 1921 The game was introduced in Nepal by the young players who had learnt this game from other countries Games was watched by a huge mass of audience and became very famous at that time However it is believed that the pioneer of this game in Nepal was Narayan Narsingh Rana of Thamel and Chandrajung Thapa of Naxal There were some places which were used as football ground for palace teams such as Sujan Khanal Mrigendra Shamsher Niwas Babarmahal Mahabir Niwas Tangal Palace Narshamsher Niwas Singha Durbar Rudra Shamsher Niwas Bhahadur Bhavan and Thamel Narsingh camp Whereas in the decade of 1930s both local and palace teams commonly used the grounds of Singhdarbar Chhauni Gaucharan Jawalakhel and Lainchaur for playing football Despite political instability at that time football was played enthusiastically during 1921 to 1990 by various teams without goal posts but the criterion was that the opponent team could follow the ball to the goal line citation needed Formation of the FA 1288 Edit This section is empty You can help by adding to it March 2019 Development EditFootball development in Nepal had only been possible when ANFA started working from root level Keeping this in mind ANFA has given its work priority for building fundamental material for the association Firstly ANFA has built a hostel in Satdobato Lalitpur which has shown their dedication toward the development of football in Nepal by opening an ANFA office with a playground This work of ANFA has been appreciated everywhere Before starting a major project the Federation of International Football Association FIFA provided ANFA an opportunity to represent as a model in FIFA congress ANFA has built technical centers or football academies in Chyasal of Lalitpur Butwal Rupandehi Sunsari and Dharan under the roof of the FIFA Goal project Similarly ANFA has planned to open technical centers in the Mid Western and Far Western development regions of Nepal in the future Competitions EditANFA also runs several competitions Martyr s Memorial A Division League Martyr s Memorial B Division League Martyr s Memorial C Division League Nepal Super League National League A Division National Futsal League ANFA President s League Province League District League Lalit Memorial U 18 Tournament Vice President Women s National League Inter School National TournamentDistrict federations EditThere are currently 48 district associations affiliated with the All Nepal Football Association 2 Baglung District Football Association Banke District Football Association Bara District Football Association Bardiya District Football Association Bhaktapur District Football Association Bhojpur District Football Association Chitwan District Football Association Dang District Football Association Dhading District Football Association Dhankuta District Football Association Dhanusha District Football Association Dolakaha District Football Association Gorkha District Football Association Ilam District Football Association Jhapa District Football Association Jumla District Football Association Kailali District Football Association Kanchanpur District Football Association Kaski District Football Association Kathmandu District Football Association Kavre District Football Association Khotang District Football Association Lalitpur District Football Association Lamjung District Football Association Mahottari District Football Association Manang District Football Association Makwanpur District Football Association Morang District Football Association Nawalparasi District Football Association Nawalpur District Football Association Nuwakot District Football Association Palpa District Football Association Panchthar District Football Association Parsa District Football Association Rautahat District Football Association Rupandehi District Football Association Sankhuwasabha District Football Association Saptari District Football Association Sarlahi District Football Association Syangja District Football Association Sindhuli District Football Association Sindhupalchowk District Football Association Siraha District Football Association Sunsari District Football Association Surkhet District Football Association Tanahu District Football Association Taplejung District Football Association Udayapur District Football AssociationExecutive committee EditMember 3 4 OfficePankaj Bikram Nembang PresidentBir Bahadur Khadka Senior Vice PresidentDawa Lama Vice PresidentBirat Jung ShahiDipak KhatiwadaDirgha Bahadur K C Kiran Rai General SecretaryRabindra Joshi TreasurerSarala Shrestha MemberPema Dolma LamaManish JoshiAnil MallaRabindra ChandBikas Narayan ShresthaBhojraj ShahiMahendra KshetriPurushottam ThapaRamesh ByanjankarManiraj BistaTika Ram LamaBharat Budha ThapaSee also EditFootball in Nepal ANFA Cup Nepal national football teamReferences Edit ASIAN SOCCER FINALS IN SINGAPORE May be used as Olympic series The Singapore Free Press 5 October 1954 Archived from the original on 4 April 2016 Retrieved 5 January 2015 Singapore to Meet Indonesia in Asian Soccer Tourney The Straits Times 14 June 1955 Archived from the original on 31 January 2013 Retrieved 5 January 2015 ANFA District Members the anfa com Archived from the original on 2021 04 18 Retrieved 2021 04 27 Pankaj Bikram Nembang becomes new ANFA President Bir Bahadur Senior Vice Prez All Nepal Football Association 2022 06 21 Archived from the original on 2022 06 20 Retrieved 2022 06 20 ANFA Kiran Rai appointed as ANFA General Secretary Rabindra Joshi Treasurer All Nepal Football Association 2022 06 22 Archived from the original on 2022 06 22 Retrieved 2022 06 22 External links EditAll Nepal FA site Nepal at the FIFA website Nepal at AFC site Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title All Nepal Football Association amp oldid 1143998700, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
