Football Clubs Protest ANFA's Unilateral Decisions Regarding Martyrs' Memorial 'A' Division League

Kathmandu. Clubs have jointly protested the All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) for making unilateral and arbitrary decisions regarding the operation of the Martyrs' Memorial 'A' Division League. Holding a press conference on Monday, the clubs demanded immediate fulfillment of their demands and began a peaceful sit-in protest.

The clubs accused ANFA's working style of causing Nepali football to decline day by day and fostering a tendency towards unilateral decision-making. Their primary demand is the implementation of the agreement reached between ANFA and the 'A' Division clubs on Kartik 17, 2082 BS.

The joint statement issued questioned how player signings could be managed without opening the transfer window while the league is ongoing. 

Furthermore, the clubs demanded the implementation of a single-window system to facilitate the cumbersome process of obtaining work permits for foreign players.

Demands also included ensuring the participation of 14 clubs in the league as per the competition regulations, and setting the league dates only after reaching agreements on technical and financial aspects. 

Expressing serious disagreement with ANFA unilaterally setting the league dates without consulting the clubs, the clubs requested that the decision be reversed and a new schedule be published in consensus with all stakeholders.

They have started a peaceful sit-in program starting today (Monday) with the objective of pressuring for the immediate implementation of the demands they have raised.