Nepal Super League

By a Staff Reporter Nepali National Team midfielder Anjan Bista has signed for Jhapa FC for the upcoming second edition of the Nepal Super League (NSL). Even before the rescheduled start date of the second NSL edition, Jhapa FC had already made the announcement regarding Anjan as a marquee player. In the inaugural edition, Anjan was not only the marquee player but also the captain of Lalitpur City FC. In the first season of NSL, Anjan netted three goals and earned the Best Forward award. He is a crucial asset to the national football team, having scored an impressive total of 12 goals for Nepal. The second edition of the Nepal Super League is set to kick off on November 24 in Kathmandu. This season features a total of nine teams, including six from the previous edition...

By a Staff Reporter Kathmandu (HamroKhelkud) - Nepal National Football Team goalkeeper, Bishal Shrestha, has inked a deal to become the marquee player of FC Chitwan in the upcoming second edition of the Nepal Super League (NSL). This was formally announced as FC Chitwan, led by president Sachin Dhakal, and Bishal Shrestha signed the agreement, as stated in an official press release from the club. In the inaugural edition of NSL, Bishal represented Butwal Lumbini FC. Chitwan had previously signed Bharat Khawas as their marquee player in the first edition. Despite being one of the most accomplished domestic goalkeepers, Bishal Shrestha has seen limited opportunities with the national team. After being in the national team dynamics for over a decade, Bishal finally made his debu...

By a Staff Reporter Kathmandu (HamroKhelkud) - Nepal Super League team outfit Butwal Lumbini FC have revealed their marquee signing for the upcoming second edition of the franchise league. They've signed Nepal international Arik Bista as their marquee player. Lumbini have signed Arik following strong performances for the national team, where he's played across multiple positions. Arik, a talented 23-year-old midfielder, played a key role in helping Church Boys United win the title in the team's first appearance in the Martyr's Memorial 'A' Division League. Arik expressed his joy for becoming Lumbini's marquee player, saying, "I'm happy to be a part of Lumbini, and I have high hopes for our team. Our goal this time is to compete for the title." In the first edition of ...

By a Staff Reporter Kathmandu - Nepal National Team footballer Aashish Chaudhary has signed for Dhangadhi FC, the runners-up of the first edition, as a marquee player. Dhangadhi FC, owned by 'Go Dreamers,' secured Aashish as their marquee player in the absence of Bishal Rai, who played a pivotal role for the team in the inaugural edition. Aashish, aged 23, known for his adaptability across various positions, currently represents Church Boys United in the Martyr's Memorial 'A' Division League. Aashish played a crucial part in Church Boys United clinching the A Division League title and was previously honored with the Most Valuable Player award when his team emerged as champions in the B Division League. Debuting for Nepal on September 27, 2022, in a match against Bangl...

By a staff reporter Kathmandu - Kathmandu Rayzrs and Sporting Ilam de Mechi are set to face each other in the opening match of the second edition of the Nepal Super League. These two sides will take on each other on November 24 (Mangsir 8), according to the schedule revealed by organizers Nepal Sports and Event Management Pvt. Ltd. The second edition of Nepal Super League, after many postponements, is finally set to kick off on Mangsir 8, culminating on January 6. A total of nine teams will contest in the second edition after Biratnagar City FC opted out. So, six teams that played the inaugural season and three new teams will play the second edition. The auctions for the second edition were held last year but due to the departure of many players abroad, auctions will be held ...

By a Staff Reporter Kathmandu - The All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) and Nepal Sports & Events Management (NSEM) on Tuesday jointly announced that they have reached an 8-year-long agreement regarding the conduction of the Nepal Super League (NSL). The first edition of NSL took place amidst the Covid-19 outbreak, at a closed door. Following the grand success of the first edition, the NSEM was all set to begin the second edition of the Nepal Super League earlier in April. As a part of the competition, the Players' Auction successfully concluded on March 4 with the participating teams getting the payers of their choice. However, the competition got halted as Nepal's top-tier league clubs forced ANFA not to permit NSEM to conduct NSL. The clubs were unsatisfied with the ...

By a Staff Reporter Biratnagar City FC's Indian Coach Yan Law has been handed a season long ban for his actions during the Nepal Super League (NSL) 2021 match against Lalitpur City FC. Organizer of NSL, Nepal Sports and Events Management (NSEM) on Wednesday released a statement after several discussion with All Nepal Football Assocation and review of Match Commissioner's Report. The decision comes after unsportsmanlike conduct from Biratangar dugoutt in Match 19 of Nepal Super League 2021 played on the 8th of May between Lalitpur City FC & Biratnagar City FC. Law along with his assistant and officials asked the team to leave the pitch after conceding second goal in the match. The match halted for 7 minutes but resumed after the player went into the pitch after request fro...

Skipper Anjan Bista's winner was enough to guide Lalitpur City FC to the second qualifier of Nepal Super League. Lalitpur defeated Butwal Lumbini FC by 1-0 in the eliminator match at Dasarath Stadium on Wednesday. Lalitpur continued their resurgence under caretaker coach Raju Tamang as they registered third consecutive victory. Lalitpur sacked their Head Coach Pradip Humagai after securing just 3 points in first four matches. Tamang made it 3 on 3 after beating Butwal twice in space of a week. Anjan scored in the second half to put the team ahead after a fine team combination. The cross from the right was headed home by Anjan from just outside the six yard box. Lalitpur will now face Kathmandu RayZRs FC on Thursday. The winner of this match will play against Dhangadhi FC for ...

Dhangadhi Football Club moved to the top of the Nepal Super League points table after beating Football Club Chitwan by 3-0 at the Dasarath Stadium on Saturday. After a dismal first half where Chitwan dominated the game up front, Dhangadhi set up an excellent counterattack in the second half. Chitwan were unlucky to see two efforts come off the crossbar in the first half. George Prince Karki and Goran Jerkovic saw their efforts hit the woodwork. In the second half, Nishan Limbu opened the scoring for Dhangadhi in the 63rd minute. Five minutes later, Olawale Afeez continued his rich scoring form to double the lead for the far-west-based side. In the 79th minute, Goran Jerkovic found the back of the net but was flagged for offside. In reply to that move, Buddha Bal Tamang, who s...