FIFA suspends ANFA with immediate effect, bars Nepal from international football
Summary
FIFA has suspended the All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) indefinitely due to unresolved conflicts with the National Sports Council, barring Nepal from international football competitions.
Key Points
- FIFA suspended the All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) with immediate effect due to violations by the National Sports Council (NSC).
- As a result, Nepal's national and club football teams are barred from participating in international competitions under FIFA and AFC.
- FIFA requires the NSC to revoke its suspension of the ANFA Executive Committee and allow ANFA to complete its electoral process to lift the ban.
- The conflict stems from the NSC's interference in ANFA's electoral process, which FIFA and AFC consider undue third-party interference.
