ANFA misses major goals and is shrouded in criticism—but says ‘we’re doing fine’

Summary

The All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) faces heavy criticism for failing to organize domestic football leagues, manage infrastructure, and address key issues, despite the leadership's assertion that they are performing well.

Key Points
  • ANFA president Pankaj Bikram Nembang and general secretary Kiran Rai are criticized for leadership failures affecting Nepali football.
  • Domestic football leagues, including the Martyr’s Memorial ‘A’ Division League, have not been organized consistently for over two years.
  • Clubs and football fans have expressed inability to play under the proposed home-away league format and demand reforms.
  • ANFA officials admitted there will be no home-away format this time but promised to hold a top-tier league soon.
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