Football in Nepal
Encyclopedia
Football is the most popular Sport in Nepal. It is governed by ANFA
. The present President of ANFA
is Ganesh Thapa
.
. It has a huge core of fans.
Football was introduced by the Ranas in Nepal along with many other Sports. It was more than half a century back. The then prime-minister Padam Shamsher started Ram Janaki Football tournament in 2004, B.S. with the objective of concretizing the increasing public interest in Soccer. After the establishment of democracy in 2007 B.S., Nepal police Force was successful to enjoy the consecutive hat-trick win of that tournament and owned the trophy. Then, the police force handed over it to Nepal Football Association for the continuation of the tournament in remembrance of Martyrs. That very trophy still exists now in the name of Martyr’s Memorial League Tournament.
1st Division
2nd Division
Third Division
Fourth Division
National League Cup
Major Cups
The Martyr's Memorial league has been mostly centered in the 3 discticts of Kathmandu Valley
. While the regional league are played outside the valley. The British Gurkha Cup is played between Martyr's Memorial A-division league teams and rest are invitational international cup participated by clubs of other SAARC nations.
All Nepal Football Association
The All Nepal Football Association is the governing body of football in Nepal. It is responsible for the national team as well as club competitions....
. The present President of ANFA
All Nepal Football Association
The All Nepal Football Association is the governing body of football in Nepal. It is responsible for the national team as well as club competitions....
is Ganesh Thapa
Ganesh Thapa
Ganesh Thapa is the present President of the All Nepal Football Association . He is also the outgoing President of the South Asian Football Federation. He is also one of the five vice presidents of the Asian football federation, elected on 6 January 2011.-Background:Before becoming the President of...
.
History
For a long time, Football has been uniquely popular in NepalNepal
Nepal , officially the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal, is a landlocked sovereign state located in South Asia. It is located in the Himalayas and bordered to the north by the People's Republic of China, and to the south, east, and west by the Republic of India...
. It has a huge core of fans.
Football was introduced by the Ranas in Nepal along with many other Sports. It was more than half a century back. The then prime-minister Padam Shamsher started Ram Janaki Football tournament in 2004, B.S. with the objective of concretizing the increasing public interest in Soccer. After the establishment of democracy in 2007 B.S., Nepal police Force was successful to enjoy the consecutive hat-trick win of that tournament and owned the trophy. Then, the police force handed over it to Nepal Football Association for the continuation of the tournament in remembrance of Martyrs. That very trophy still exists now in the name of Martyr’s Memorial League Tournament.
Notable Nepalese Footballers
- Rohit Chand
- Ganesh ThapaGanesh ThapaGanesh Thapa is the present President of the All Nepal Football Association . He is also the outgoing President of the South Asian Football Federation. He is also one of the five vice presidents of the Asian football federation, elected on 6 January 2011.-Background:Before becoming the President of...
- Upendra Man Singh
- Raju Shakya
- Hari KhadkaHari KhadkaHari Khadka , is a former footballer who last played for Zejtun Corinthians F.C..-External links:* *...
- Ju Manu RaiJu Manu RaiJu Manu Rai is a Nepalese footballer, who currently plays for Nepal Police Club and his national side Nepal-Career:...
- Anil GurungAnil GurungAnil Gurung is a Nepali international football player who made headlines when he was selected for a trial for Chelsea reserve team and Woking F.C in England. Sahara Club, Nepal and Sahara Football Club, UK jointly initiated the trial-selection process...
- Santosh SahukhalaSantosh Sahukhala- Early life :Coming from a family which enjoyed soccer, nobody raised any eyebrows when he chose football over other sports as a child and the Madhyapur Football Club, which is near his house made it easier for him to spend hours horning his skills...
- Tashi chhering
- Tejendra Rijal
- Anil Ojha
Major Tournaments
Due to lack of funds and organizations many tournaments don't continue but the major ones keep Football alive in Nepal.1st Division
- National League (Nepal)National League (Nepal)The National League is the top-tier football competition of Nepal. The champions are qualified to AFC President's Cup-Format:National league is a football tournament to be organised by ANFA in Nepal with home and away format from 2011/12 season...
2nd Division
- Martyr's Memorial A-Division LeagueMartyr's Memorial A-Division LeagueMartyr's Memorial Red Bull 'A' Division League is the top division of the All Nepal Football Association in Nepal...
- Regional Martyrs Memorial ‘A’ Division League
Third Division
- Martyr's Memorial B-Division League
- Regional Martyrs Memorial ‘B’ Division League
Fourth Division
- Martyr's Memorial C-Division LeagueMartyr's Memorial C-Division LeagueMartyr's Memorial 'C' Division League is the fourth division league of football in Nepal along with C-Division Regional League after National League , A-Division and B-Division.-2011 Martyr's Memorial C Division League:...
- Regional Martyrs Memorial ‘C’ Division League
National League Cup
- British Gurkha Cup
Major Cups
- Budha Subba Gold CupBudha Subba Gold CupBudha Subba Gold CupThe cup is one of the most highly anticipated football event in Nepalese Football Horizon. The competition is held yearly in the proposed Eastern Region Stadium by Dharan Football F.C. every year in eastern region of Nepal, Dharan...
- Aaha Gold CupAaha Gold CupAaha Gold Cup is a yearly football tournament held in Pokhara, Nepal organized by Sahara Club . It was formerly known as Caravan Gold Cup. It's the most popular football tournament in the mofussil. The Cup is major attraction for involvement of major clubs of Nepal and some international clubs...
The Martyr's Memorial league has been mostly centered in the 3 discticts of Kathmandu Valley
Kathmandu Valley
The Kathmandu Valley , located in Nepal, lies at the crossroads of ancient civilizations of Asia, and has at least 130 important monuments, including several places of pilgrimage for the Hindus and the Buddhists. There are seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites within this valley.-Etymology:The city of...
. While the regional league are played outside the valley. The British Gurkha Cup is played between Martyr's Memorial A-division league teams and rest are invitational international cup participated by clubs of other SAARC nations.
Minor Tournaments
Tournaments are held all over that give the local teams a chance to test themselves to be Nepal's finest.- Tilottama Gold Cup
- Simra Gold Cup
- Adarsa Gold Cup
See also
- Nepal national football teamNepal national football teamThe Nepal national football team is the national team of Nepal and is controlled by the All Nepal Football Association. A member of the Asian Football Confederation , the Nepalese football team play their home games at Dasarath Rangasala Stadium located at Tripureswhor in Kathmandu. The All Nepal...
- Nepal women's national football teamNepal women's national football teamThe Nepal women's national football team is the female representative football team for Nepal.-World Cup record:-AFC Women's Asian Cup record:-References:...