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Machhindra ropes in Chencho from Punjab FC

3Apr

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Machhindra ropes in Chencho from Punjab FC

By a Staff Reporter Kathmandu - Regaining Champions Machhindra Football Club roped in Bhutan National Football Team Skipper Chencho Gyeltshen from the I-League Champions Punjab FC. The club on Monday penned down an agreement with Chencho amidst a press meet at the capital. As per the club, Chencho will stay at the club till the end of Martyr's Memorial 'A' Divison League 2023. However, neither party disclose the signing amount. Machhindra, who had a mediocre start to the league currently stands at the 11th position in the points table after the fifth round. Machhindra will now face the Himalayan Sherpa Club on Thursday at ANFA Complex where Chencho may make his debut in Nepal's top-flight league. With its experienced players Sujal Shrestha and Ranjit Dhimal migrating to A...

2Apr

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The league that terrifies coaches

Subas Humagain, Kathmandu On Friday, Young winger duo Ayush Ghalan and Manish Dangi scored in the final of the Three Nations Cup as Nepal beat Laos at Dasharath Stadium to lift the title. 21-year-old Manish became the player of the final . Similarly, 19-year-old Ayush was adjudged the best player of the tournament. Only 2 days after the final, both of them will be playing league match for Sankata Club. Not only Sankata, but every club in the A division has to finish the remaining 21 games of the league within the next 2 months. ANFA has already announced the schedule till the 13th round of the league the day before the Three Nations final. According to the schedule, the clubs are playing 8 matches in next 26 days. After that, the remaining 13 games have to be completed within a ...

Thapa confirms his squad for Olympic Qualifiers

1Apr

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Thapa confirms his squad for Olympic Qualifiers

By a Staff Reporter Kathmandu - Nepal National Women's Football Team Head Coach Ananta Raj Thapa confirmed his squad for the Asian Qualifiers (First Round) of the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament Paris 2024 on Friday. Following the withdrawal of Palestine and Afghanistan, Nepal will now host only Vietnam in the two qualifier matches in the Dasarath Stadium on April 5 and 8. While prominent defender Gita Rana will miss the qualifiers due to the injury she sustained during the friendlies against India, Puja Rana marked her comeback to the squad recovering from the injury. Likewise, defender Srijana Chemjong earned her maiden spot in the national team. The 22-membered squad will be led by custodian Anijila Tumbapo Subba. Final squad: Goalkeepers: Anjila Tumbapo Subba...

Nepal keeps the title at home defeating Laos

1Apr

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Nepal keeps the title at home defeating Laos

By a Staff Reporter Kathmandu - In a thrilling encounter, Nepal emerged victorious over Laos in the final match of the Prime Minister's Three Nations Cup held at Dasrath Stadium on Friday. The match saw both teams put in a strong performance, but Nepal managed to clinch a 2-1 victory. Laos started the scoring with an early goal from Phoutthavong Sangvilay in the 17th minute, putting Nepal under pressure. However, Ayush Ghalan of Nepal responded quickly and brought his team back into the game with an equalizer in the 24th minute. The match remained tightly contested, with both teams putting in a strong effort, but it was Manish Dangi of Nepal who emerged as the hero of the match. Manish scored the winning goal for Nepal in the 88th minute, securing the victory for his team...

Deepak’s maiden goal halts Bhutan’s hope of advancing to the final

29Mar

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Deepak’s maiden goal halts Bhutan’s hope of advancing to the final

By a Staff Reporter Kathmandu - Nepal managed to pull off a 1-1 draw against Bhutan with a late equalizer from Deepak Raj Singh Thakuri in an ongoing Prime Minister's Three Nations Cup at Dasarath Stadium on Tuesday. The match started with Bhutan taking an early lead in the 19th minute, thanks to a brilliant goal by Tenzin Norbu. Dawa Tshering's corner kick found Tenzin, who headed the ball home to give Bhutan a lead. Nepal tried to make a comeback but couldn't find the back of the net until the second half injury time. In the dying moments of the game, Nepal finally found the equalizer through Deepak Raj Singh Thakuri, who stepped on the field to replace injured Anjan Bista in the 51st minute. Ananta Tamang headed the ball from Nishan Khadka's corner, which found Deepak in t...

Nepal to compete only against Vietnam in the initial stage of Olympic Qualifiers

27Mar

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Nepal to compete only against Vietnam in the initial stage of Olympic Qualifiers

By a Staff Reporter Kathmandu - The Nepal National Women's Football Team will only have to compete against Vietnam in the Asian Qualifiers (First Round) of the Women's Olympic Football Tournament Paris 2024. Nepal was initially pitted in Group 'C' along with Afghanistan, Palestine, and Vietnam. However, due to Palestine's and Afghanistan's withdrawal from the qualifiers, Nepal will now only face Vietnam. The Afghanistan Football Federation (AFF) issued a statement stating that it will not allow players outside the country to represent them or plan to organize a women's national team. With this, Nepal will now host only Vietnam in the two qualifier matches in the Dasarath Stadium on April 5 and 8 as informed by the All Nepal Football Association amidst a press conference at th...

Russia moves a step closer to the title edging Nepal

26Mar

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Russia moves a step closer to the title edging Nepal

By a Staff Reporter Nepal faced a tough loss to Russia, with a scoreline of 3-0 in an ongoing SAFF U17 Women's Championship at the BSSS Mostafa Kamal Stadium in Dhaka. With the victory, the invited guest Russia moved a step closer to being crowned champions of the tournament. Bhagwati Rana Magar's side put up a strong fight, but their opponents proved to be too strong for them in the end. The game was a closely contested affair in the first half, with both teams creating chances but failing to convert them into goals. All three goals of the match came in the second half of the game from Russian substitutes. The breakthrough for Russia came in the 63rd minute when Elena Golik found the back of the net. She struck again in the 74th minute to double the lead and put Russia in a ...

Sujal retires from International Football as he heads down under to Australia

23Mar

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Sujal retires from International Football as he heads down under to Australia

Prakash Timalsina, Kathmandu Sujal Shrestha, the captain of the Nepali football team (U-23) who won gold medal in the 13th South Asian Games (SAG), has announced his retirement from international football. Sujal, who is traveling to Australia with his club teammate Ranjit Dhimal, said that the decision to retire from his international career feels timely. "Every player has their time. I played with all my heart in my playing days and I feel this is right time to retire.," Sujal said to HamroKhelkud, "There is next generation of players ready to play for the national team now. I think it is appropriate for me to leave the place for them too." Sujal, who is preparing to play for Beni FC in Australia, said that there is also a possibility of returning and continuing club footbal...

Annese Secures Winning Start, All Eyes now on Improved Performance

23Mar

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Annese Secures Winning Start, All Eyes now on Improved Performance

Subas Humagain, Kathmandu The Nepali national football team made a winning start under the newly appointed coach Vincenzo Alberto Annese. Nepal defeated Laos 2-0 in the first match of Prime Minister Three Nations Cup at Dashrath Stadium on Wednesday. Ananta Tamang scored for Nepal in the first half and Nawayug Shrestha doubled the lead early in the second half. Ananta scored through a header off Nabin Lama's corner. Similarly, Nawayug controlled the long pass played by the goalkeeper in the middle of the Laos half and scored a spectacular goal with a volley. Apart from both goals, the Nepali team hardly challenged the opposing goalkeeper. In the second half, Ayush Ghalan wasted a golden opportunity to increase the lead. Nepal made some aggressive moves at the beginning of the...

Ananta and Nawayug score as Nepal marks a winning start

22Mar

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Ananta and Nawayug score as Nepal marks a winning start

By a Staff Reporter Kathamdnu - Defender Ananta Tamang and Forward Nawayug Shrestha scored one each as Nepal marked a winning start in the Prime Minister's Three Nation Cup at Dasarath Stadium on Wednesday. The hosts Nepal defeated visitors Laos 2-0 in an inaugural match of the tournament. Ananta headed the ball home from Nabin Lama's corner in the 29th minute to give Nepal a lead. Ananta was later adjudged Player of the match. Likewise, Nawayug scored a screamer from around 35 yards away to double Nepal's lead in the 56th minute. Nepal will next take on Bhutan on March 28. Bhutan will meet Laos on March 25 before taking on Nepal. The tournament will be played on a single round-robin basis and the top two teams will compete in the final on March 31st. The winners of th...