ANFA appeals to FIFA to overturn 2–0 loss to Malaysia
Summary
The All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) has appealed to FIFA to overturn Nepal's 2-0 loss to Malaysia in the AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualifiers due to Malaysia fielding ineligible players who have since been banned.
Key Points
- ANFA lodged an official complaint with FIFA regarding Nepal's 2-0 loss to Malaysia in the AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualifiers.
- Malaysia fielded seven ineligible players, including Hector Hevel, who scored in the controversial match.
- FIFA has banned these seven Malaysian players from all football activities for one year.
- If FIFA sides with ANFA, Malaysia's victory could be annulled, affecting the qualifying table significantly.
