Division A Clubs Continue Protest Against ANFA's 'Unilateral' League Decisions

Kathmandu. The hunger strike initiated by 'A' Division clubs, protesting the All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) for making unilateral and arbitrary decisions regarding the operation of the Martyrs Memorial 'A' Division League, continued on Wednesday.

The clubs began the hunger strike after holding a press conference last Monday, demanding immediate redressal of their grievances.

The clubs have accused ANFA's working style of causing the continuous decline of Nepali football and increasing the tendency for 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.

In their joint statement issued, they questioned how player signings can be made without opening the player transfer window while the league is ongoing.

Furthermore, the clubs have demanded the implementation of a one-door system to facilitate the process for foreign players to obtain 'work permits,' citing procedural hassles.

Demands such as ensuring the participation of 14 clubs in the league as per the competition regulations, and setting the league dates only after agreeing on technical and financial aspects, have also been put forward.