FIFA suspends ANFA over third-party interference

Summary

FIFA has suspended the All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) indefinitely due to third-party interference, barring Nepal from international football competitions and halting access to FIFA and AFC resources.

Key Points
  • FIFA suspended the All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) over third-party interference on June 24.
  • The suspension prohibits Nepal’s national teams and clubs from participating in FIFA and AFC competitions.
  • ANFA and its officials lose access to FIFA and AFC funding, development programs, and training.
  • The suspension follows disputes over ANFA's governance and the expiry of its executive committee’s tenure led by Pankaj Bikram Nembang.
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