ANFA to sell only 8,000 tickets for Nepal-Bangladesh friendlies in 15,000-capacity Dasharath Stadium
Summary
ANFA will sell only 8,000 tickets for the Nepal-Bangladesh friendlies at Dasharath Stadium due to safety concerns and stadium shortcomings raised by AFC.
Key Points
- ANFA plans to sell only 8,000 tickets out of 15,000 capacity for the Nepal-Bangladesh football friendlies due to safety concerns.
- Dasharath Stadium is currently ineligible for hosting official AFC matches because it fails to meet international standards in several areas, including its ground, drainage, and floodlights.
- AFC also criticized the stadium's security infrastructure, such as CCTV coverage and emergency escape routes.
- ANFA cited lack of authority over the stadium and need for government support to address major renovations and improvements.
