FIFA lifts ban on India

Kathmandu: FIFA, international regulator of world football, has lifted the ban imposed on All India Football Federation (AIFF). FIFA has written a letter and said that the ban imposed on the Indian Football Association has been lifted indefinitely. With the lifting of the ban, the Under-17 Women’s World Cup scheduled for next October will also… Continue reading FIFA lifts ban on India

Former captain Gyanendra Malla’s comeback in series with Kenya

Kathmandu: The Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) has announced the team for the T20 and ODI cricket series with Kenya. CAN has announced a 16-member team under the captaincy of Sandeep Lamichhane. The team has also include former captain Gyanendra Malla. Along with him Arjun Saud, Rohit Poudel, Asif Sheikh, Arif Sheikh, Dipendra Singh Airi,… Continue reading Former captain Gyanendra Malla’s comeback in series with Kenya

Former India all-rounder Manoj Prabhakar appointed as head coach of National Cricket team

Kathmandu: Manoj Prabhakar has been appointed as the head coach of the national cricket team. Posting a tweet on Twitter, Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) has given this information. Prabhakar, a former all-rounder of the Indian cricket team, has also won the Ranji Trophy as a coach. He also has experience of working as a… Continue reading Former India all-rounder Manoj Prabhakar appointed as head coach of National Cricket team

Nepali football women team on 122nd in FIFA ranking

Kathmandu: Nepali women’s football team settled at 122nd place in the FIFA ranking. Nepal has dropped one place in the new ranking released by FIFA. In the previous ranking, Nepal was ranked 121. In the ranking of Asian countries, Nepal is at the 21st position. Similarly, Nepal is in the second place in the ranking… Continue reading Nepali football women team on 122nd in FIFA ranking

Goalkeeper Kiran Chemjong proposed his girlfriend in stadium

Kathmandu: Goalkeeper Kiran Chemjong, the former captain of the Nepali national football team, has proposed his girlfriend on the stadium. On Monday, he proposed to his girlfriend Kanchan Niraula at the football ground in Maldives and put a ring on her finger. Monday was the final of Dhivehi Premier League in Maldives. The league title… Continue reading Goalkeeper Kiran Chemjong proposed his girlfriend in stadium

Nepal and Bangladesh played a draw in SAFF Championship

Kathmandu: Nepal has tied with Bangladesh in the under-20 SAFF Championship. In the match held today at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, Nepal played a one-one draw with Bangladesh. In a very competitive game, the first half ended in a goalless draw. In the second half both team scored 1/1 goal. With this tie, Bangladesh will… Continue reading Nepal and Bangladesh played a draw in SAFF Championship

Nepal remains on same place in ODI ranking

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Kathmandu: The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced on Thursday that Nepal remains in the same position in the new one-day rankings. According to the new ranking published by ICC, Nepal remains at the 19th position. In the previous ranking, Nepal was ranked 19th. In the new ranking, New Zealand is on the first place and… Continue reading Nepal remains on same place in ODI ranking

Men’s SAFF U-20 begin, Nepal defeated Maldives in first match

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Kathmandu: Nepal has made a good start in the SAFF U-20 Championship by defeating Maldives by 4-0. In the match held on Monday at the Kalinda Stadium in Bhubaneswar, India, Nepal kept Maldives under pressure from the beginning. Dipesh Gurung, Sugam Suwal, Kritish Ratna Chunju and Mangya Nakarmi scored goals for Nepal. Nepal will play… Continue reading Men’s SAFF U-20 begin, Nepal defeated Maldives in first match

Women’s SAFF Championship to be held at Dasharath Stadium

Kathmandu: Women’s SAFF Football Championship will be held at Dasharath Stadium in Tripureshwar, Kathmandu. All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) has decided to hold the Women’s SAFF at the stadium. Bir Bahadur Khadka, coordinator of SAFF organizing committee formed by ANFA and senior vice president of ANFA, has informed that it has been decided to organize… Continue reading Women’s SAFF Championship to be held at Dasharath Stadium