The Nepal national football team, nicknamed "The Gorkhalis," represents the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal in international football under the governance of the All Nepal Football Association (ANFA). Based in Kathmandu, the team competes in AFC competitions such as the AFC Asian Cup qualifiers and the SAFF Championship, the premier tournament in South Asia. Nepal plays its home games at the Dasarath Rangasala Stadium. The team's colors are red and blue. While yet to qualify for a major global tournament, The Gorkhalis have a passionate fan base and have shown steady improvement. Historic moments include winning the 1993 South Asian Games gold medal. The modern era focuses on development, with a mix of domestic stars and a growing diaspora of players abroad. Football is a beloved sport in Nepal, and the national team's matches are events of national unity and hope, as they strive to climb the rankings and achieve success on the regional stage.