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Machhindra’s AFC Cup Journey Ends with Defeat to Mohun Bagan

16Aug

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Machhindra’s AFC Cup Journey Ends with Defeat to Mohun Bagan

By a Staff Reporter Kathmandu - Machhindra FC's journey in the AFC Cup has concluded, as they faced a 3-1 defeat to South Asian powerhouse Mohun Bagan Super Giant during the AFC Cup Qualifiers Preliminary Stage 2 at Salt Lake Stadium on Wednesday. Defender Anwar Ali proved instrumental in Kolkata, scoring a brace. Furthermore, Jason Cummings contributed with a goal, propelling the hosts to the final round of the AFC Cup Qualifiers Preliminary Stage. The lone consolation for the visitors, Machhindra FC, came from Messouke Oloumou. The match's turning point arrived in the 38th minute when Anwar Ali's header found the back of the net, giving Mohun Bagan the lead before going into halftime. Jason Cummings then extended the lead for Mohun Bagan in the 59th minute. Machhindra F...

14Aug

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Army Faces Defeat Against Chennaiyin FC

By a Staff Reporter Kathmandu – Tribhuvan Army Football Club (TAFC) faced a 3-0 defeat at the hands of Indian Super League (ISL) outfit Chennaiyin FC during the ongoing Durand Cup 2023. After sharing the spoils with Delhi FC in their initial encounter, the Army squad found themselves unable to thwart the offensive prowess of Chennaiyin FC at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium on Monday. The victory propelled Chennaiyin FC into the knockout stage from Group 'E'. Meghraj KC's squad faced a setback in the 23rd minute as Faruk Choudhary of Chennaiyin FC successfully found the back of the net, setting the tone for the match. Later, in the 40th minute, Rahim Ali confidently converted a spot-kick to further extend Chennaiyin's lead, putting them up by two goals at halftime. Chenn...

Basnet Continues as Head Coach for Nepal National Futsal Team

14Aug

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Basnet Continues as Head Coach for Nepal National Futsal Team

By a Staff Reporter Kathmandu - The All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) has announced the reappointment of Gaurav Basnet as the head coach of the Nepal National Futsal Team. In a formal ceremony held on Monday, ANFA General Secretary Kiran Rai presented Basnet with his appointment letter, confirming his role as head coach. Basnet has been at the helm of the National Futsal Team since 2019, initially joining as an assistant coach in August of that year while Bishnu Gurung held the position of Head Coach. Basnet was subsequently promoted to the position of Head Coach in April 2021. During his tenure, the National Futsal team represented Nepal in the 2022 AFC Futsal Asian Cup Qualifier held in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Despite encountering challenges during the qualifiers, ...

Machhindra advances to AFC Cup Qualifiers Preliminary Stage 2

9Aug

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Machhindra advances to AFC Cup Qualifiers Preliminary Stage 2

By a Staff Reporter Kathmandu - The Martyr's Memorial 'A' Division League 2023 runners-up Machhindra FC secured their berth in the AFC Cup Qualifiers Preliminary Stage 2 following a victory against Paro FC. Machhindra FC triumphed 3-2 over Paro FC in the Preliminary Stage 1 match on Tuesday. Bimal Gharti Magar, Ayush Ghalan, and Afeez Oladipo Olawale each found the back of the net for Machhindra at Dasarath Stadium. Earlier, in the previous edition, Machhindra suffered a 2-1 defeat over Sri Lanka's Blue Star FC. The game kicked off with Paro FC taking an early lead in the 8th minute. A well-executed play saw Kazuo's shot find its mark following a precise cross from Yashi Dorji. Despite goalkeeper Bishal Shrestha's efforts, the ball deflected off his hand and found its way int...

Volk Celebrates Australia’s Victory with Nepal Women’s Football Team

31Jul

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Volk Celebrates Australia’s Victory with Nepal Women’s Football Team

Utsav Shakya, Kathmandu The FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 co-host, Australia, secured a berth in the round of 16 with a stunning 4-0 victory against Canada on Monday. The match was a must-win for the Matildas, as anything less would have resulted in an early exit from the tournament. After starting their World Cup campaign with a narrow 1-0 victory over the Republic of Ireland, Australia faced a setback with a 3-2 defeat against Nigeria in their second outing. However, they bounced back in style, crushing Canada 4-0 to top Group 'B' accumulating 6 points, and advanced to the knockout stage. The star of the match was Hayley Raso, who scored twice, alongside goals from Mary Fowler and Stephanie Catley at Melbourne Rectangular Stadium, ensuring the co-hosts' dream of advancing fur...

Manish departs from Sankata to Join Thai Club Rayong FC

31Jul

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Manish departs from Sankata to Join Thai Club Rayong FC

By a Staff Reporter Kathmandu - The Nepal National Football Team Forward Manish Dangi has successfully completed his move to Thai League 2 club Rayong FC from Sankata Club. Rayong FC officially announced the transfer on Monday through their social media platforms. With his, Manish becomes the first Nepali player to join the prestigious Thai League 2. Earlier, Manish represented Etehad Al-Reef Club in Barahin's second-tier team back in 2022 before making his switch to Sankata Club for Martyr's Memorial 'A' Division League 2023. The 21-years old forward featured in 24 out of 26 Sankata's most recent top-tier campaigns. Playing for a total of 1930 minutes, Manish scored four goals and provided a couple of assists for his team. On the international front, Manish made hi...

Annese Calls Three More Players to Join Nepal’s Preliminary Squad for FIFA World Cup Qualifiers

29Jul

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Annese Calls Three More Players to Join Nepal’s Preliminary Squad for FIFA World Cup Qualifiers

By a Staff Reporter Kathmandu - The Nepal National Football Team head coach Vincenzo Alberto Annesse has called three more players to join his preliminary squad for the upcoming FIFA World Cup Qualifiers. With this inclusion, the preliminary squad has now reached 33 players. The newly called-up players are Hisub Thapaliya, Santosh Khatri, and Kushal Phuyal. Among them, 24-year-old forward Hisub made a notable impact while representing Jawalakhel Youth Club in the recent Martyr's Memorial 'A' Division League. Hisub displayed an impressive performance for his team, scoring four goals and providing four assists appearing in 25 outings. Similarly, Santosh Khatri, who played for Friends Club, showcased his dominance in the midfield. The 19-year-old midfielder started in 20 mat...

Challenging Draw for Nepal in 19th Asian Games Women’s Football

27Jul

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Challenging Draw for Nepal in 19th Asian Games Women’s Football

By a Staff Reporter Kathmandu - Nepal Women's Football team finds itself in a formidable group as they gear up for the 19th Asian Games, scheduled to take place in Hangzhou, China, later in September. The draw places Nepal in Group D, alongside two strong contenders, Japan and Vietnam, both currently participating in the FIFA Women's World Cup, co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand. Adding to the challenge, the group also includes the South Asian Champion, Bangladesh. This marks the first time that Nepal will face the gold medal contender and former World Cup winner, Japan, in an international match. Nepal has already clashed with Vietnam and Bangladesh earlier this year. Two-leg matches were played between Nepal and Vietnam during Olympic qualification at Dasarath Stadium. ...

Nepal to kick off World Cup campaign taking on Laos

27Jul

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Nepal to kick off World Cup campaign taking on Laos

By a Staff Reporter Kathmandu - Nepal is all set to kick off their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign facing Laos in the playoff stage of the Asian Qualifiers as confirmed by a draw held at the AFC headquarters in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The playoff fixtures against Laos are scheduled for October 12 and October 17. Nepal will host Laos in the first outing on October 12 and then travel to Laos to compete in the second. The outcome of these two matches will determine whether Nepal advances further in the World Cup qualifiers. Currently, 26 teams have already secured their spots for the second round. A total of 36 teams, including the 10 qualifiers from the playoffs, will be divided into nine groups, each comprising four teams. The top two teams from each group will earn a berth in th...

ANFA appoints Silakar as Head Coach of National U16 Team

24Jul

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ANFA appoints Silakar as Head Coach of National U16 Team

By a Staff Reporter Kathmandu - The All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) has appointed Rabeendra Silakar as the new head coach of the Nepal National U16 Football Team. Silakar, who holds an AFC 'A' License certificate, recently controled Sankata Club's dugout in the Martyr's Memorial 'A' Division League 2023. Stepping in when Sankata Club was battling from relegation in the mid-season, Silakar saved Sankata from relegation. He was given the responsibility, following Salyan Khadgi's resignation from the position of Head Coach in between the season. Silakar's experience in coaching goes back to 2016 when he was a part of the coaching staff that led Three Star to surpass the AFC Cup Qualifiers' first round in Mongolia. Unfortunately, due to ANFA's negligence, the club couldn't ...