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Nepal to Kick Off SAFF U19 Championship Facing Pakistan

24Jul

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Nepal to Kick Off SAFF U19 Championship Facing Pakistan

By a Staff Reporter Kathmandu - The Nepal National U19 Football Team is set to kick off the SAFF U19 Championship with a clash against Pakistan U19 Football Team. The inaugural match of the SAFF U19 Championship will witness reigning champions India facing Bangladesh at 1:30 PM in the Dasarath Stadium. Following this clash, the hosts, Nepal, will take on Pakistan in the second match of the day at 5:30 PM. Notably, Pakistan will be making its debut in the SAFF U19 Championship. Nepal has been drawn into Group 'A' alongside Maldives and Pakistan, while Group 'B' consists of India, Bhutan, and Bangladesh. After their encounter with debutant Pakistan on 21 September, Nepal will compete against the Maldives on 25 September. The top two teams from each group will progress to the...

Machhindra FC Signs 8 New Players for AFC Cup Qualifiers

24Jul

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Machhindra FC Signs 8 New Players for AFC Cup Qualifiers

By a Staff Reporter Kathmandu - The Martyr's Memorial 'A' Division League 2023 runners-up Machhindra FC roped in 8 new players for the AFC Cup Qualifiers Preliminary Stage. With league champions Church Boys United failing to obtain the AFC Club License, Machhindra FC earned the opportunity to participate in the AFC Cup Qualifiers. Seizing the chance, the club has bolstered its squad with 8 new signings, including 5 national team players. The team's AFC Cup journey will kick off on 8 August at Dasarath Stadium, where they will host Bhutan's Paro FC at 5:30 PM. If successful against Paro FC, Machhindra FC will advance to face Indian Super League side Mohan Bagan Giant on 16 August. Ashish Chaudhary and Arik Bista, prominent players from League winners Church Boys United, hav...

Unilever Sponsors National Women’s Football Team

18Jul

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Unilever Sponsors National Women’s Football Team

By a Staff Reporter Kathmandu - Unilever Nepal and the All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) have announced a sponsorship agreement for the Nepal National Women's Football Team. The agreement was formalized during a program held in Kathmandu on Tuesday. As per the agreement, Unilever will provide a sponsorship amount of NRs. 2.5 Million to the National Women's team for one year. ANFA President, Pankaj Bikram Nemwang, and Unilever Nepal Managing Director, Amlan Mukharji, penned the agreement. Expressing her gratitude, Anjila Tumbapo Subba, the goalkeeper, and captain of the National team, thanked Unilever for their generous support towards the women's team. ANFA President Nemwang also extended his appreciation to Unilever for their sponsorship, highlighting that this agreement...

Super Sub Anjana Saves Two Shootouts, Leading Nepal to Victory

16Jul

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Super Sub Anjana Saves Two Shootouts, Leading Nepal to Victory

By a Staff Reporter Kathmandu - Substitute goalkeeper Anjana Rana Magar saved two penalty kicks, propelling Nepal to a victory over hosts Bangladesh in a friendly series held at Bir Sherestha Shaheed Shipahi Mostafa Kamal Stadium. Following a goalless draw in the second friendly match in Dhaka, the contest proceeded to a tiebreaker to determine the series winner. Nepal emerged triumphant with a 4-2 victory in the shootout. Earlier, the first match had ended in a 1-1 draw. Despite missing her own shootout opportunity, Anjana's heroics in the tiebreaker were instrumental in securing the victory for Nepal as she saved Bangladesh's two spot kicks. In the 90th minute, Head Coach Ananta Thapa made the strategic decision to substitute Anjana for Skipper Anjila Tumbapo Subba, which p...

Nepal Aims for Victory against Bangladesh in Second Friendly Match

16Jul

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Nepal Aims for Victory against Bangladesh in Second Friendly Match

By a Staff Reporter Kathmandu - The Nepal National Women's Football Team is determined to secure a victory against Bangladesh in their second friendly match, scheduled to take place on Sunday at Bir Sherestha Shaheed Shipahi Mostafa Kamal Stadium. Following their journey to Dhaka for a series of friendly matches against Bangladesh, Nepal drew their first encounter with a score of 1-1. The match witnessed a late equalizer from star-striker Sabitra Bhandari, who managed to salvage a draw for the team. The second friendly match is set to kick off at 5:45 PM NST. During a pre-match press conference on Saturday, Head Coach Ananta Thapa hinted that his team would adopt an attacking strategy, aiming to secure a victory and return home with a positive result. Bangladesh and Nepal ...

13Jul

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Sabitra Rescues Nepal from Defeat

By a Staff Reporter Kathmandu - Star striker Sabitra Bhandari rescued Nepal from defeat against Bangladesh in an international friendly match held in Dhaka. The match seemed to be heading towards a 1-0 victory for the hosts until the second minute of stoppage time when Sabitra scored a crucial goal, resulting in a 1-1 tie that left both teams level. The Bir Sherestha Shaheed Shipahi Mostafa Kamal Stadium witnessed an intense battle between the two sides. Bangladesh took the lead in the 65th minute when skipper Sabina Khatun capitalized on defensive lapses by the Nepalese team, putting her side in front. It appeared that the hosts would secure the win with their advantage intact. However, in a stunning turn of events, Sabitra's goal in the 90+2nd minute nullified Bangladesh...

10Jul

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ANFA Bids Farewell to Women’s Team

By a Staff Reporter Kathmandu - The All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) bid farewell to the Nepal National Women's Football Team traveling to Bangladesh to participate in two friendly matches against the Bangladeshi team. Custodian Anjila Tumbapo Subba will lead the team, with Ananta Thapa taking charge as the team's Head Coach. The last encounter between Nepal and Bangladesh took place almost a year ago in the SAFF Championship final held in Kathmandu, where Bangladesh emerged victorious with a 3-1 scoreline. The upcoming matches, scheduled on July 13 and 16, are being played on FIFA-designated dates. The team will depart for Bangladesh on Tuesday. ANFA's President, Pankaj Bikram Nemwang, General Secretary Kiran Rai, and other officials bid farewell to the traveling squ...

Football Club Association Formed under Sherpa’s Presidency

10Jul

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Football Club Association Formed under Sherpa’s Presidency

By a Staff Reporter Kathmandu - In a joint effort, Nepali football clubs have established the Nepal Football Club Association (NFCA) with former All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) president Karma Tsering Sherpa assuming the role of president. Vijay Ghale, the President of Manang Marshyangdi Club, and Kumar Raj Bhandari from Ranipokhari Corner Team (RCT) have been selected as the Vice Presidents of the newly formed Association. The formation of NFCA took place on Monday during a meeting attended by representatives of clubs from Martyr's Memorial A, B, and C division's club. Upendra Man Singh, the President of Madhyapur Youth Association and a former Vice President of ANFA, has been appointed as the General Secretary of NFCA. Dhurba Bikram Pandey, the General Secretary of Sa...

India Secures Record 9 SAFF Championship Triumph

4Jul

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India Secures Record 9 SAFF Championship Triumph

By a Staff Reporter Kathmandu - The hosts, India, showcased their dominance once again as they secured their 9th SAFF Championship title by defeating invitees Kuwait 5-4 in an exhilarating penalty shootout. Kuwait took an early lead in the 14th minute when Shabaib A Sh T Alkhaldi, found the back of the net at Sree Kanteerava Stadium. However, Igor Stimac's side quickly rallied and leveled the match in the 39th minute. Lallianzuala Chhangte expertly tapped in to cancel out Kuwait's lead, bringing the teams back on level terms. With neither team able to find a breakthrough during regulation time, the match headed into extra time. Despite the added 30 minutes of play, no goals were scored, leading the match into a nerve-wracking penalty shootout. In the shootout, the defendin...

ANFA Announces Preliminary Squad for FIFA World Cup Qualifiers

2Jul

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ANFA Announces Preliminary Squad for FIFA World Cup Qualifiers

By a Staff Reporter Kathmandu - The All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) has announced the 30 membered preliminary squad for the upcoming FIFA World Cup Qualifiers, set to commence in October. The Nepal National Team Head Coach Vincenzo Alberto Annesse has decided to omit six players from the previous team that represented Nepal in the SAFF Championship where Nepal was unable to progress beyond the Group Stage. Bishal Shrestha, Nishan Khadka, Pujan Uperkoti, Nabin Lama, Mani Lama, and Deepak Raj Singh Thakuri have been left out while Anjan Rai, Chhiring Rai, Utsab Rai, and Bibek Paudel have earned their first-ever call-up to the preliminary squad. According to rumors, Bishal is reportedly considering taking a break from his national team career, while it is expected that oth...