Q&A: Until football matters to the state, World Cup stays a dream
Summary
Former national football captain Anil Gurung discusses the challenges facing Nepal's domestic football, the rise of the Nepal Super League, and the promising future of women's football. He emphasizes grassroots development and the need for state investment to realize World Cup dreams.
Key Points
- Anil Gurung highlights the four-year hiatus of Nepal's A-Division League as a critical blow to domestic football.
- Gurung runs AG10 Football Academy promoting grassroots development by participating in international tournaments like Denmark's Dana Cup.
- The Nepal Super League introduces professionalism but cannot replace the traditional A-Division League; both should coexist for sustained growth.
- Gurung believes women's football in Nepal has a brighter future with growing support and international recognition of players like Sabitra Bhandari.
