ANFA comes off the bench as suspension lifted
Summary
The Nepali government revoked the suspension of the All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) allowing the national women's football team to participate in the SAFF Women’s Championship in India, ending a 51-day dispute involving the National Sports Council and international football bodies.
Key Points
- The National Sports Council had suspended ANFA for three months due to election-related disputes.
- FIFA and AFC warned Nepal of an international suspension due to government interference in ANFA.
- The suspension impacted Nepali women footballers, causing withdrawal from international camps and uncertainty about SAFF participation.
- The government lifted ANFA's suspension following a ministerial-level decision, allowing football activities and tournaments to resume.
