Minister Pokharel: Government Pursuing High-Level Efforts to Lift FIFA Ban on ANFA

Kathmandu. Minister for Education and Sports, Susmit Pokharel, has stated that the government is making high-level efforts to lift the suspension imposed by the world football governing body, FIFA, on the All Nepal Football Association (ANFA). Responding to questions from members of the House of Representatives during Monday's session, Minister Pokharel mentioned that the suspension period is not fixed and could be lifted soon with the government's initiative.

According to him, the National Sports Council (NSC) had directed ANFA to amend its statutes and conduct a hierarchical election in accordance with the provisions of the National Sports Development Act, 2077, and the National Sports Development Regulations, 2079. However, ANFA proceeded with its general assembly and election process without complying with the Council's directive, despite being repeatedly cautioned.