10/08/2026
Chemjong is a legendary veteran who has given over 15 years of dedicated service to the nation. However, because his career is entering its final stages, a vocal section of the fanbase believes it is time for him to retire. Critics argue that holding onto the starting spot prevents talented younger goalkeepers—like Deep Karki or Bishal Sunar—from gaining essential, long-term international experience .
The football community recently witnessed a public fracture regarding how to handle the domestic football crisis. The Nepal Football Players Association (NFPA) launched an aggressive public video campaign featuring many headline national team stars demanding administrative changes. Kiran instead launched his own separate appeal alongside a smaller group of players.
