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27/08/2026

How can athletes be expected to thrive when the most basic facilities aren’t up to the standard they deserve?
In this episode, we take a hard look at the condition of the restrooms and dressing rooms at Dasharath Rangasala — facilities that should be the bare minimum for players representing their clubs, cities and country.
🏟️ Better facilities.
🚿 Basic hygiene.
👕 Proper changing spaces.
⚽ A better environment to train, compete and thrive.
This isn’t about luxury. It’s about providing athletes with the basic conditions they need to perform at their best.
Watch the full conversation on Why & How with MJK.

24/08/2026

Do you need to be a successful football player before becoming President of a football association? ⚽
According to Mr. Pralaya Raj Bhandari, the answer may surprise you.
In this episode of Why & How with MJK Podcast, we discuss whether being a former player is actually necessary to lead a football association — and what qualities truly matter when it comes to becoming a president.
🎙️ Topic: Leadership in Football Associations
👤 Guest: Mr. Pralaya Raj Bhandari
🎧 Why & How with MJK Podcast
Watch the full conversation and hear his perspective on football leadership, association politics, experience, and what it really takes to lead.

22/08/2026

FIFA gives more to countries that need it most. So why hasn’t Nepali football developed accordingly? ⚽
On Why & How with MJK, Mr. Pralaya Raj Bhandari explains how FIFA’s funding system works, why developing football nations can receive greater support, and how gaps in accountability can allow funds to be misused instead of being invested back into the game.
The bigger question is simple:
When the money comes in, where does it actually go?
🎙️ Watch the conversation and hear the full breakdown.

20/08/2026

What if Nepal could bring back its talent from abroad? 🇳🇵⚽
On Why & How with MJK, Mr. Pradip Humagain breaks down an interesting possibility — if Nepal introduces dual citizenship, Nepali players living abroad could potentially return and represent the national team.
Could this open the door for a stronger, more competitive Nepal on the international stage? 👀
Listen to the full conversation and hear his perspective on the future of Nepali football.
🎙️ Why & How with MJK
🇳🇵 The talent is out there. The question is: can Nepal bring it home?

18/08/2026

Before Nepal could compete, they had to survive the journey. 🇳🇵
In the 2005 South Asian Games, Mr. Pralaya Raj Bhandari recalls how players from other countries were flown in 4–5 days before the tournament, giving them time to rest and prepare.
Team Nepal, meanwhile, spent almost four days travelling, changing buses and trains — with their luggage even transported on tractors.
The result? Very little time for proper rest, recovery and training before stepping onto the field.
This story is more than nostalgia. It shows how infrastructure, transportation and preparation can directly shape sporting performance.
Nepal has progressed since then — but have we progressed enough?
🎙️ Why & How with MJK

16/08/2026

Why does European football have dedicated stadiums, while Nepal’s football still has to compromise? ⚽
In Europe, many football clubs play in stadiums built primarily for football. In Nepal, we still rely heavily on multipurpose stadiums—with athletics tracks and facilities for other sports separating fans from the pitch.
So what does this mean for Nepali football, player development, matchday atmosphere, and the future of the sport?
🎙️ Why & How with MJK — breaking down the why and how behind Nepal’s football infrastructure.
Do you think Nepal needs a proper football-specific stadium?

13/08/2026

Are Nepali football academies really equipped to produce the next generation of footballers? 🇳🇵⚽
Talent is everywhere in Nepal. But without the right infrastructure, training facilities, equipment and environment, how far can young players really go?
Developing football isn’t just about finding talent — it’s about building the system around it.
🎙️ Why & How with MJK
💬 What do you think Nepal’s football academies need most?

11/08/2026

Football development starts with the basics. 🇳🇵⚽

In this clip, Pralaya Rajbhandari questions the state of Nepal’s stadium infrastructure — including something as basic as proper toilets and clearly planned emergency exits.

If we want football to grow in Nepal, should this be the starting point?

🎙️ Why & How with MJK

09/08/2026

ANFA has money for events…but not for injured players? 🤔🇳🇵

Pralaya Rajbhandari asks the question many Nepali football fans are thinking.
Players with huge potential are left fighting through injuries, while money goes into events that may not even move Nepali football forward.

🎙️ Why & How with MJK

Where should ANFA’s priorities be?

07/08/2026

Repetition isn’t boring—it’s what builds greatness. ⚽️

The world’s best footballers don’t rely on talent alone. They train the same movements thousands of times until excellence becomes automatic.

Success isn’t random. It’s repeated.

🎙️ Why & How with MJK

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