Teams ditch NSL banner to form new ‘Nepal Football League’
Summary
Seven clubs have launched the Nepal Football League as a replacement for the stalled Nepal Super League, with the first season set to begin on February 13. The new franchise tournament enters an uncertain future without government backing or recognition from suspended ANFA.
Key Points
- Seven former NSL-linked clubs and officials announced the new Nepal Football League on Friday.
- The NFL is a franchise-model tournament whose first season is scheduled to begin on February 13.
- Kalyan Gurung said the league was established on the initiative of the clubs, while Raju Ghising insisted it will start on the decided date.
- The league says it has no government financial support and faces uncertainty without administrative backing from ANFA.
