Government bans top 24 ANFA officials from travelling abroad
Summary
The government has banned 24 top officials of the All Nepal Football Association from travelling abroad amid a dispute with the National Sports Council over governance and election issues, raising concerns of international sanctions.
Key Points
- The government imposed a travel ban on 24 ANFA officials, including its president and executive members, following NSC's recommendation due to governance disputes.
- The National Sports Council suspended ANFA for three months over procedural and governance concerns, leading to halted elections.
- FIFA and AFC have warned the NSC against third-party interference, demanding revocation of the suspension to avoid international sanctions against Nepal.
- FIFA and AFC stress restoration of ANFA's autonomy and urge resolution through dialogue, with suspension risks looming if the dispute remains unresolved.
