Nepali Football Faces Crisis, Former Captain Urges Collective Action
Summary
Nepali football is facing a deep crisis as disputes, suspension concerns, and a lack of regular competitions threaten players, coaches, referees, and youth academies. Former captain and coach Raju Kaji Shakya urges the government, ANFA, and other stakeholders to unite, build a long-term system, and save the sport before focusing on blame.
Key Points
- Former captain and coach Raju Kaji Shakya says Nepali football must be saved first, with blame and disputes addressed later.
- He warns that lack of regular competitions is hurting players, coaches, referees, clubs, and youth academies, while many players are leaving for foreign leagues or jobs abroad.
- Shakya calls for a long-term football plan, fixed annual league calendars, and stronger coordination between the government, ANFA, and the National Sports Council.
- He says Nepali football needs a stable system that survives beyond individual leaders and is supported by business and society.
