ANFA General Secretary Warns of FIFA Directive Implementation if Government Inaction Continues
Summary
ANFA General Secretary Kiran Rai says the association will resume regular activities under FIFA’s directive from Monday if the government does not act immediately. He warned that Nepal’s football teams, academy players, coaches, referees, and staff are already affected by the suspension, with salaries unpaid and the SAFF Championship participation at risk.
Key Points
- ANFA General Secretary Kiran Rai said the association will carry out regular and essential activities from Monday if the government does not respond positively.
- He said FIFA’s suspension has affected the national team, youth team, academy children, staff, coaches, and referees, and has disrupted food, accommodation, and education at the academy.
- ANFA said Nepal’s SAFF Championship participation in Bangladesh could be affected if the suspension is not lifted by September 30, 2026.
- The association said salaries, allowances, and payments to suppliers remain unpaid, and called for coordination with the government, FIFA, and AFC.
