ANFA's technical committee chaired by Krishna Thapa has recommended Bal Gopal Maharjan as an assistant coach of Nepal national team.

Following departure of erstwhile leadership, coach Raju Kaji Shakya is not now associated with the team. Gyotuku Koji is the head coach of the team.

ANFA's general secratary Indraman Tuladhar confirmed GoalNepal that Maharjan would be assistant coach of the team.

"We will make final accouncement soon", said Tuladhar.

Maharjan led Nepal U19 to the glory in SAFF U19 championship in 2015 and Bangabandhu gold cup in 2016.

Nepal will soon start preparation for upcoming Asian Games 2018 and SAFF Championship 2018.