Earlier the A division was scheduled to start from the 26th of Poush. For that ANFA had called all the 14 participating teams to register their team on Poush 7 as the last date. But due to the financial issues regarding the clearance of preparation expenses from ANFA, the clubs didn’t even registered.
The conflict with the clubs
After a rattle between ANFA & clubs, there arouse the uncertainty in the organization of league this year. These sorts of frustrating situation made lots of Nepalese players to speak up for their right to play demanding both their clubs and ANFA to start the league soon.
ANFA then again called the meeting for 14th of Poush to fix the league date on agreement. Finally the Thursday meeting have concluded the mutual understanding between the both parties. ANFA have provided the unpaid preparation expenses to all the clubs. ANFA source have said that 1.6 lakhs US Dollar has been brought from FIFA to pay the expenses. It's nearly after one year Nepalese domestic football is back in action since 26th February 2022.
Participating teams:
The following 14 teams will compete in the Martyr's Memorial A-Division League in the 2022–23 season, with two teams promoted from the B-Division.
| Club | Location | 2021–22 position |
|---|---|---|
| Church Boys United | Lalitpur (Balkumari) | 1st (B-Division) |
| Friends Club | Lalitpur (Kupondole) | 12th |
| Himalayan Sherpa Club | Kathmandu (Hattigauda) | 10th |
| Jawalakhel YC | Lalitpur (Jawalakhel) | 9th |
| Khumaltar Youth Club | Lalitpur (Khumaltar) | 2nd (B-Division) |
| Machhindra Football Club | Kathmandu (Jana Bahal) | 1st |
| Manang Marshyangdi Club | Pokhara, Kaski | 5th |
| Nepal APF Club | Kathmandu (Halchowk) | 8th |
| Nepal Police Club | Kathmandu (Maharajgunj) | 11th |
| New Road Team | Kathmandu (New Road) | 3rd |
| Sankata BSC | Kathmandu (Te Bahal) | 7th |
| Satdobato Youth Club | Lalitpur (Satdobato) | 4th |
| Three Star Club | Lalitpur (Patan) | 6th |
| Tribhuvan Army F.C. | Kathmandu (Bhadrakali) | 2nd |
Martyr’s Memorial A
division league 2022/23 details:
- Format: Double Round Robin
- Winning prize: NRs.75 lakhs
- Runners up prize: NRs.50 lakhs
- Second Runner up prize: NRs.25 lakhs
- Fair play award: NRs. 3 lakhs
- Best Goal Keeper: NRs. 2 lakhs
- Top Scorer: NRs. 2 lakhs
- Emerging Player award: NRs. 1.5 lakhs
- Match winning money: NRs. 50 thousands
- Man of the match award: NRs. 10 thousands