Football Players’ Union Demands Resumption of National League and Launch of Division Leagues
News Summary
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- The Nepal Football Players’ Association has urged the All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) to immediately resume the National League and to start the division leagues on the scheduled dates.
- The association expressed serious concern that the National League was halted due to managerial shortcomings, causing potential setbacks to the division leagues.
- They have also appealed to relevant parties not to deny players the opportunity to compete on the field due to off-field disputes.
March 21, Kathmandu – The Nepal Football Players’ Association has appealed that players should not be deprived of opportunities to play on the field.
Despite pressures from players leading to the resumption of the National League after a long hiatus, recent developments have caused renewed uncertainty, prompting concern from the association.
Although the demand for division leagues remains unchanged and there was an agreement to start the A Division League from March 30 along with the swift commencement of other division leagues, the association has noted confusion over its implementation.
The association pointed out that managerial weaknesses led to the suspension of the National League, creating a situation that could now affect the division leagues; it highlighted the seriousness of this issue and expressed regret.
The association has urged the All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) to immediately restart the National League and commence the division leagues as scheduled.
They also appealed to ANFA to ensure that off-field conflicts do not prevent players from having opportunities to compete on the field.
Meanwhile, ANFA remains embroiled in controversy, with ANFA supporting early elections while the Government of Nepal’s Sports Council (RAKHEP) has instructed that neither early elections nor the general assembly be held at this time.