Editorial | Football’s return
Summary
After 947 days without a domestic professional league, Nepal's National Football League resumed with 17 teams, highlighting both optimism and administrative challenges faced by ANFA.
Key Points
- Nepal resumed its professional domestic football league after a 947-day hiatus with 17 teams competing at the ANFA Complex in Satdobato.
- The All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) faced criticism for rushed preparations, lack of proper facilities, and administrative mismanagement.
- The league format includes all A-Division clubs plus four President League qualifiers, raising concerns about internal politics and sustainability.
- ANFA has yet to secure AFC Club licensing for Nepali clubs, casting doubt on continental competition eligibility despite claims to the contrary.
