Kathmandu, Jan. 4 -- Amid mounting controversy and uncertainty following its decision to shorten its tenure and go for an early election, the All Nepal Football Association on Saturday defended its move, saying the decision was legitimate.

Organising a press conference at their building in Satdobato, ANFA General Secretary Kiran Rai said the decision to hold an electoral general assembly on February 11 was in line with the statute and that there was no need for confusion regarding the matter.

A meeting of the ANFA executive committee held last Wednesday had decided to convene the electoral general assembly. The four-year term of the executive committee led by President Pankaj Bikram Nembang is set to end on June 18. However, the committ...