Former Captain Hari Khadka Urges PM to Reinstate Nepal in International Football
Summary
Former captain Hari Khadka has urged the Prime Minister to intervene and help lift Nepal’s FIFA suspension, warning that thousands of players and the country’s football future are at risk. Nepal’s participation in the SAFF Championship 2026 remains uncertain unless the ban is removed by September 1.
Key Points
- Hari Khadka has appealed to the Prime Minister on Facebook to act on Nepal’s FIFA suspension and restore international football participation.
- He warned that the ban is threatening the future of thousands of players and Nepal’s standing in international sport.
- Nepal could miss the SAFF Championship 2026 if the suspension on ANFA is not lifted by September 1.
- The tournament is scheduled to be held in Dhaka from November 4 to 17, with India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Maldives, and Pakistan involved.
