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Two separate videos calling to save Nepali football have reignited discussion over unity within the country's football community.

The Nepal Football Players Association (NFPA) released a video featuring Sabitra Bhandari, Anjan Bista, Rohit Chand, Preeti Rai, Laken Limbu, Puja Rana Magar and several other national team players, urging authorities to resolve the ongoing crisis surrounding Nepali football.

On the same day, Nepal captain Kiran Chemjong shared a separate appeal on his Instagram featuring Kiran Chemjong, Rohit Chand and Preeti Rai, delivering a similar message.

The development comes around eight months after a public disagreement between Kiran Chemjong and the NFPA during protests demanding the return of domestic football. At the time, Chemjong said active national team players should not take part in street protests and believed the issue should be resolved through dialogue with football authorities.

The NFPA, led by former Nepal captain Bikram Lama, disagreed, arguing that national team players also have a responsibility to stand up for the wider football community and all players affected by the suspension of domestic football.

Now, despite sharing the same goal of saving Nepali football, the release of two separate appeal videos has once again raised questions among supporters.

Is this simply a different approach to the same cause, or does it reflect a deeper divide within Nepali football?

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Despite Nepal's suspension from FIFA, reports suggest ANFA President Pankaj Bikram Nembang attended the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final between Spain and Argentina in the United States.

Nembang and ANFA General Secretary had earlier been stopped from traveling to the FIFA World Cup opening match after government-imposed travel restrictions.

However, following a court order that suspended the enforcement of those restrictions, reports indicate Nembang was able to travel and attend the final.

His reported visit has sparked debate, with Nepal still suspended from international football after FIFA suspended ANFA over third-party interference.

What do you think? Was it appropriate for the ANFA President to attend the FIFA World Cup Final while Nepal remains suspended by FIFA?

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Breaking:
Nepal women's national team forward Rekha Poudel has signed for Phnom Penh Crown FC, the most successful club in Cambodian women's football.

The reigning champions have lifted the Cambodian Women's League title in 2021, 2024-25 and 2025, and currently lead the 2026 standings with a perfect 30 points from 10 matches.

Rekha becomes the second Nepali international playing in Cambodia this season. Fellow Nepal international Preeti Rai is representing PKR Svay Rieng FC, who sit third with 21 points.

Another major overseas move for Nepal women's football as Rekha begins a new chapter with Cambodia's most decorated club.

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Nepal's most successful domestic goalkeeper, Bishal Shrestha, has announced his retirement from football at the age of 33.

A four-time Martyr's Memorial A-Division League champion with Manang Marshyangdi Club and Machhindra FC, Shrestha leaves behind a distinguished career as one of Nepal's finest goalkeepers.

Despite being involved with Nepal's national team setup for over a decade, he earned just one senior international appearance, coming on as a substitute against India in 2021. He had previously announced his retirement from international football in 2023.

In an emotional farewell message, Shrestha thanked his coaches, clubs, teammates, supporters, media, and family for their support throughout his football journey and pledged to continue serving Nepali football in the future.

Shortly after announcing his retirement, Shrestha was appointed Vice-Chairperson of Nepal's National Sports Council (Rastriya Khelkud Parishad – RAKHEPA), beginning a new chapter of service to Nepali sports off the field.

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🚨 BREAKING

Nepal women's national team defender Bimala BK is set to undergo surgery after suffering an injury during Nepal's SAFF Women's Championship 2026 semi-final against Bangladesh.

According to ANFA spokesperson and Nepal team manager Suresh Shah, Bimala was taken directly to Victor Hospital in Goa after the match, where doctors advised that surgery would be required.

Medical examinations have revealed that Bimala suffered a fractured nasal bone and damage to a nasal passage. The surgery is expected to take place on Thursday, with further discussions to be held with AFC medical officials.

The injury occurred late in the match when Bimala BK and Samikshya Ghimire collided heads while defending inside Nepal's penalty area. Both players fell to the ground, but play continued and Bangladesh went on to score the decisive goal in a 2-1 victory.

We wish Bimala BK a successful surgery and a speedy recovery. 🇳🇵❤️

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Nepal women’s national team midfielder Preeti Rai is set to miss another SAFF Women’s Championship 2026 group-stage match, with the midfielder unavailable for Nepal’s clash against Sri Lanka on May 31 due to club commitments in the Cambodian Women’s League.

Preeti’s club, Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng, are scheduled to face Visakha FC on May 30, meaning the midfielder will only travel to Goa after the match.

As things stand, Preeti is expected to join the Nepal camp on May 31 and could become available from the semifinals onward if Nepal qualify.

The current FIFA women’s international window runs from June 1–9, meaning only the semifinal and final stages of the SAFF Women’s Championship 2026 fall within the official FIFA release period. The group-stage fixtures are being played outside the international window, similar to previous situations involving Nepali players during SAFF tournaments.

A similar case occurred during SAFF Women’s Championship 2024, when Sabitra Bhandari also missed group-stage matches due to overseas club duties before later joining the national team.

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🇳🇵 MATCH DAY: Nepal vs Bhutan 🇧🇹

It’s game day in Goa as Nepal’s women’s national team kick off their SAFF Women’s Championship 2026 campaign against Bhutan.

⏰ Kick-off: 4:45 PM NST
🏟️ Venue: Fatorda Stadium, Goa
🏆 Competition: SAFF Women’s Championship 2026

Nepal will be looking to start strong and avoid any early slip-ups against a Bhutan side that has improved rapidly in recent years. Every point matters in the group stage, and this opening match sets the tone for the campaign.

Led by captain Anjila Tumbapo Subba, Nepal step onto the pitch aiming for nothing less than a winning start.

All eyes on Goa. Let’s go Nepal 🇳🇵⚽

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🚨 BREAKING: Nepal announce final squad for SAFF Women’s Championship 2026 🇳🇵

Goalkeeper Anjila Tumbapo Subba has officially been named captain as Nepal confirmed their 23-member squad for the upcoming SAFF Women’s Championship in Goa, India.

There is also a first-ever senior national team call-up for midfielders Birshana Chaudhary and Anita Lamjel after impressive performances in recent camps and domestic competitions.

Meanwhile, fullback Sabina Chaudhary returns to the national team for the first time in two years.

Nepal will begin their campaign in Group A:

📅 25 May — Bhutan 🆚 Nepal
📅 31 May — Nepal 🆚 Sri Lanka

The tournament will run from May 25 to June 7 at Fatorda Stadium, Goa, with Nepal chasing a historic first SAFF Women’s Championship title under head coach Nabin Neupane.

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Newly launched Himalaya Sports HD and DGo app have officially secured the exclusive broadcasting rights for the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 in Nepal.

The rights were provided by official Nepal rights holder AcePro Media Pvt Ltd, who reportedly bought the FIFA World Cup rights directly from FIFA for around USD 1.775 million.

📺 Himalaya Sports HD season subscription: Rs 999
📱 DGo full season pass: Rs 549

AcePro Media’s Som Dhital said Nepal previously depended on Indian channels for World Cup broadcasts, but this time the deal was done directly with FIFA, calling it a proud moment for Nepal.

A new World Cup show named Football 26 was also announced with Red Bull as main sponsor.

Meanwhile, Coca-Cola through Bottlers Nepal has joined as presenting partner with ticket giveaway campaigns for the World Cup.

Also, Himalaya Sports HD officially launched today, replacing Himalaya Premium HD.

DGo, owned by Dish Media Network, will serve as the official digital streaming partner of Himalaya Sports HD.

The FIFA World Cup 2026 is scheduled to take place from 11 June to 19 July 2026 across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, featuring an expanded 48-team format for the first time in history.

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Wow! Nepali women’s team has officially started using GPS performance trackers during the closed camp ahead of the SAFF Women’s Championship 2026.

The team is now training with STATSports GPS trackers — a high-performance technology company from Ireland, owned by Sony. The system is used by several top football clubs and national teams around the world including Liverpool, Manchester City, Tottenham Hotspur, Juventus, PSG, England and Brazil.

The GPS tracking system helps coaches and performance staff monitor player movement, sprint speed, workload, fitness levels and recovery during training sessions and matches.

Interestingly, Nepal had first introduced GPS tracking technology back in 2018 under ANFA using the PlayerTek system to modernize player performance analysis for the national team. However, the technology was not continued regularly afterwards.

Last year during the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers, then head coach Patrick De Wilde had publicly criticized ANFA for not having GPS tracking systems to properly monitor player performance. Now, Nepal women’s football has finally taken a major modern step forward.

The SAFF Women’s Championship 2026 is scheduled to take place from May 25 to June 5 in Goa, India.

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