Nepal’s domestic football resurrects with National League kicking off today
Summary
The National League football tournament in Nepal resumes after 947 days, featuring 17 teams including newcomers and A-Division clubs, aiming for the AFC Champions League spot.
Key Points
- Nepal’s National League football tournament restarts after a gap of 947 days with 17 teams competing.
- The All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) allowed all 14 A-Division clubs plus qualifiers from the President League to participate.
- Foreign players from Africa, Europe, and Asia have been recruited by some clubs to strengthen their squads.
- The league offers a platform for emerging talents and national team selectors to scout players, despite challenges of fitness and training disruptions.
