Lalitpur: The All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) has expressed serious concern regarding the padlocking of its central office at Satdobato by dissatisfied footballers. The country’s football governing body highlighted that the administrative operations have been disrupted due to the lockout, urging the involved parties to lift the lockout immediately.
According to National News Agency Nepal, the Nepal Football Players Association initiated the lockout last Sunday, citing demands such as payments for players, prize money, and a welfare fund for players. In response, ANFA indicated that it is working to address the players’ demands in accordance with existing rules and procedures.
The statement from ANFA clarified that the allowances and services provided to A Division club players when participating in the national team are well-defined. It also assured the gradual disbursement of prize money and other outstanding payments to the players as per the outlined regulations.
ANFA warned that the lockout could have a detrimental impact on football-related activities. It called for the involved parties to engage in dialogue to resolve the issue amicably.