ANFA disables Facebook comments amid growing criticism. Experts raise accountability concerns

The national football governing body restricts comments citing abusive language, but promises to reopen soon. Digital rights activists say the move undermines transparency and accountability.

At 7:21pm on Monday, as Nepal trailed Bangladesh 0-1 in the final game of the SAFF U20 Women’s Championship, the All Nepal Football Association posted an update on its official Facebook page: “Trailing 1-0 after 35 minutes of play.”