Nepal Football League to add three new clubs, bids due by Kartik 30

The Nepal Football League (NFL) has invited bids to add three new clubs.

In a notice issued Friday, those interested in opening clubs representing cities including Dharan, Biratnagar, Janakpur, Hetauda, Birgunj, Bhaktapur, Surkhet and Nepalgunj have been asked to apply. The deadline for submitting bids is Kartik 30, or November 16.

According to the NFL, the bid form fee is Rs 50,000, which is non-refundable. Applicants must submit details of their business and financial background, their plan to run the club for the next 10 years, and their standing in society.

With the goal of putting Nepali football on a professional track, the first edition of the league has already been announced to begin on Falgun 1. The participation of seven existing clubs from domestic football has already been confirmed, including Kathmandu Rayzrs, Lalitpur City and FC Chitwan, among others.