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Nepal Set To Take On India In SAFF U-19 Semifinals

25Sep

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Nepal Set To Take On India In SAFF U-19 Semifinals

By a Staff Reporter Kathmandu (HamroKhelkud) - Hosts Nepal are poised to clash with India in the upcoming semi-finals of the SAFF U-19 Championship, currently going on in Kathmandu. India secured their spot in the semis by defeating Bhutan 2-1 in the final match of Group B. India remained undefeated in their two matches, topping Group B with a total of six points, while Bhutan finished as runners-up with three points from their two group-stage games. In Group A, Pakistan emerged as the group winners with four points from two matches, and Nepal secured the runners-up position with three points from their two encounters. The semi-final showdown between Nepal and India is scheduled for Wednesday at 5:30 PM at the Dasharath Stadium. On the same day, the first semi-final match wil...

Nepal Fall Short Against Pakistan In SAFF U-19 Championship Clash

21Sep

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Nepal Fall Short Against Pakistan In SAFF U-19 Championship Clash

An Ali Zafar screamer in the second half handed Nepal a narrow defeat in the first SAFF U-19 Championship Group 'A' encounter against Pakistan. Zafar's effort from almost 40 yards sent Nepali fans who flocked to the Dasharath Stadium to support the young side back home heartbroken. Nepal were hanging in the match with the defense holding off the Pakistani attack, with skipper and goalkeeper Jiyarath Sheikh being the best of the bunch throughout the match, But Sheikh had no answers to Zafar's hit from outside the box.Nepal's performance in the match fell well short of expectations, particularly in the offensive department. The Nepali defense held their ground admirably, but the attack struggled to find its spark. In contrast, the Pakistani offensive line proved to be a persistent th...

Nepal Squad For SAFF U-19 Championship Finalized

20Sep

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Nepal Squad For SAFF U-19 Championship Finalized

By a Staff Reporter Kathmandu - Nepal's 23-man final squad for the SAFF U-19 Championship has been finalized. ANFA announced the final squad for the tournament on Wednesday afternoon. Head coach Sunil Shrestha left out Nishant Tamang and Niraj Karki from the 25-man squad that was in the closed camp for the past week. These two players have been kept as standby players, according to ANFA. Goalkeeper Jiyarat Sheikh will captain the Nepali side. Nepal are Group ‘A’ alongside Maldives and Pakistan, while Group ‘B’ consists of India, Bhutan, and Bangladesh. Nepal will take on tournament debutants Pakistan in their first match on September 21 in an evening encounter. Defending champions India and Bangladesh will open proceedings on the day with a 1:30 PM kickoff at the Dashara...

Kathmandu & Ilam To Contest Nepal Super League Second Edition Opener

10Sep

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Kathmandu & Ilam To Contest Nepal Super League Second Edition Opener

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 ...

Gillespye Jung Karki Set To Debut For Nepal National Team

8Sep

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Gillespye Jung Karki Set To Debut For Nepal National Team

By a staff reporter Tribhuwan Army FC forward Gillespye Jung Karki is set to make his debut for Nepal in the friendly against Myanmar today. Head coach Vincenzo Alberto Annese has revealed his lineup with Gillespye included in the starting eleven. Gillespye scored six goals and made an assist in the previous season of the A Division League which helped him get into the national team for the friendlies in Myanmar. Gillespye is the younger brother of Nepal international George Prince Karki. Gillespye, who had been called up to the closed camp before has made the final cut for the first time. Similarly, Annese has decided to field forward Aashish Chaudhary in the vacant left-back position. He used Bimal Panday in that position in the SAFF Championship but kept him out of the squ...

Nepal Touchdown In Myanmar For Two International Friendlies

5Sep

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Nepal Touchdown In Myanmar For Two International Friendlies

By a staff reporter Nepal Men's National Football Team have touched down in Myanmar ahead of the two friendlies scheduled against the home side later this week. The team reached Yangon International Airport on Tuesday afternoon and was welcomed by the Myanmar Football Federation officials upon arrival. The team is scheduled to play two friendlies against the home side for the preparations ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers first-round playoffs against Laos next month. The team was bid farewell by ANFA on Monday afternoon at ANFA Complex before flying to Yangon. The matches will be played on September 8 and 11 at the Thuwanna Stadium in the Burmese capital. The friendlies are played as a part of the FIFA international calendar and will affect the rankings. Nepa...

Annese Confirms Squad for Myanmar Friendlies, Including 7 New Faces

3Sep

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Annese Confirms Squad for Myanmar Friendlies, Including 7 New Faces

By a Staff Reporter Kathmandu - Nepal National Football Team Head Coach Vincenzo Alberto Annese has confirmed his final squad for the upcoming friendly matches against Myanmar including seven fresh talents. The newcomers to the national team are defender Anjan Rai from Nepal Police Club, Chhiring Lama and Hisbu Thapaliya from Jawalakhel Youth Club, Ashish Gurung from Manang Marshyangdi Club, Machhindra's Utsab Rai, and Tribhuvan Army Football Club's forward duo Gillespye Jung Karki and Dinesh Henjan. In addition to the new faces, goalkeeper Abishek Baral and midfielder Kritish Ratna Chhunju are making a return to the national team. Both players are eagerly awaiting their debut in the upcoming friendlies. The Nepal National Football Team is gearing up for two friendly match...

Messi and Ronaldo’s Legacy Thrives Despite Continental Divide

29Aug

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Messi and Ronaldo’s Legacy Thrives Despite Continental Divide

Sandesh Sigdel With level of competition intensifying day by day, there have been very few players international football who have stayed at the top of their game for a long period of time. Injuries and fitness are major setbacks that force player's performance to decline. Even if a player manages their fitness, the age factor catches up and the legs start to slow down. For fans, it is very sad to see their heroes worsen and eventually hang their boots. It might be a cliche when we say this but two footballers - - Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo do not follow the general rule of footballing life. Currently plying their trades in the USA and Saudi Arabia, respectively, their careers look far from over. They look hungry for gold every time they step on the pitch. Their perfor...

FIFA Assistant Referee Bikram Chaudhary Passes Away

18Aug

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FIFA Assistant Referee Bikram Chaudhary Passes Away

Kathmandu - FIFA assistant referee Bikram Chaudhary has passed away. Chaudhary breathed his last during regular training at Army Headquarters on Friday morning due to a heart attack. He was given CPR by the medical team of the Army after he fell on the field during training. He was rushed to the Army Hospital in Chhauni, where he was declared dead upon arrival by the doctors, according to sources at the Tribhuwan Army Club. His body is currently kept in the hospital in Chhauni. A decision regarding his last rites will be taken in the presence of his family members. Hailing from Sarlahi, Chaudhary was working as a FIFA assistant referee for the last three years. Chaudhary was also serving as a constable in the Nepal Army and had been refereeing for the last two decades....

18Aug

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Samba Scores On Her Debut in Israel

By a staff reporter Kathmandu - Sabitra Bhandari ‘Samba’ scored on her debut as her new side Hapoel Ra'anana made a winning start in the new season in Israel. Ra’anana defeated Hadera FC 2-0 in the second-round matchup of the Athena Cup to progress to the third round of the tournament. Adee Gulden and Samba scored a goal each in the victory for Hapoel. Gulden gave her side the lead of the match off a pass from Samba. Samba then stepped up to score a goal of her own to round off a win for a young Ra’anana side. Ra’anana also produced a good defensive performance in the win. The third-round fixture will be played on Monday. However, Hapoel will only kick off their Ligat Al Women, the top-flight campaign, towards the end of August. Eight teams will compete in the le...