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By a Staff Reporter Kathmandu - Manang Marshayangdi Club recorded their second victory in an ongoing Martyr's Memorial 'A' Division League beating New Road Team-NRT 3-1 at Dasarath Stadium on Wednesday. Roshan Rana Magar, Sayidjamol Davlatjonov, and Koffi Timothee Koudo each scored a goal in Manang's victory, while Ashok Thapa scored a consolation goal for NRT. Roshan opened the scoring in the 38th minute following a cross from Randip Poudel. Randip tackled the ball just outside the box and sent it in for Roshan. Earlier, NRT could have taken a lead in the 31st minute, but Manang's goalkeeper, Deep Karki, made a perfect block of Rohan Khadgi's attempt. Manang, who went into the interval with a 1-0 lead, came back to add two more. In the 55th minute, Deep denied Dipesh ...

By a Staff Reporter Kathmandu - The All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) has given Machhindra FC's Head Coach Prabesh Katuwal the responsibility to assist Italian Coach Vincenzo Alberto Annese in Nepal National Team. Following the appointment of Italian Annese, the ANFA on Wednesday announced the appointment of Katuwal as the Assistant Coach of the Nepal National Team. Earlier this week, ANFA penned a one-year agreement with the former ISL Side North East United Coach Annese, under whom North East topped the table from bottom in ISL season 2022-23. Earlier, Katuwal, who served as a caretaker Head Coach of the National Team led Nepal to a 1-0 victory over Pakistan in an international friendly match at Dasarath Stadium on November 16, 2022, thanks to Anjan Bista who found...

By a Staff Reporter Kathmandu - The defending champions Machhindra FC earned their first three points in an ongoing Martyr's Memorial 'A' Division League. Nigerian forward Afeez Olawale Oladipo netted twice as Machhindra beat Nepal Police Club 2-1 at Dasarath Stadium. Nepal Police Club took an early lead, capitalizing on a corner. Rabi Paswan received a short corner kick and found Anjan Rai in the box. Anjan then headed the ball home in the 9th minute of the match. However, Police failed to hold on to their advantage as Olawale scored his first goal, tapping in a rebound in an empty net to level the match in the 29th minute. Olawale then scored his second goal in the 41st minute, taking control of Yuta Suzuki's long pass and finishing at the empty post, beating the go...

By a Staff Reporter Kathmandu - Church Boys United Football Club's custodian Guillaume Yves Priso Njanga blocked the last-minute penalty to save his side from the first defeat in an ongoing Martyr's Memorial 'A' Divison League. Manish Dangi's spot kick was blocked by Priso in injury time as Sankata Club played a stalemate with Church Boys at ANFA Complex. Neither side was able to convert their chances, with the crossbar becoming the barrier multiple times. Prashant Laksham's shot hit the woodwork in the 16th minute, followed by Junior Engune's attempt being denied by the crossbar, restricting either team from taking the lead. Church Boys missed a golden opportunity to take the lead in the 18th minute as Aashish Chapagain was unable to beat Sankata's goalkeeper Bishnu Kumar...

By a Staff Reporter Kathmandu - Aditya Shakya scored late as Three Star Club shone brightly on a rainy evening at Dasarath Stadium on Monday. Three Star Club recorded a 1-0 victory over Satdobato Youth Club in the ongoing Martyr's Memorial 'A' Division League with Aditya finding the back of the net in the 89th minute. Aditya made a run from the left side of the box and tapped in Anil Maharjan's corner to seal the three points for his side. Three Star Club now has 7 points from 4 matches, moving up to fourth place in the league's point table, while Satdobato Youth Club remains still in second place after suffering their first defeat of the season. Earlier, FC Khumaltar silenced Himalayan Sherpa Club 2-1 at the Chyasal Stadium. Manish Thapa gave Khumaltar the lead in the ...

By a Staff Reporter Kathmandu - The defending champions Machhindra FC bagged their first point in the ongoing Martyr's Memorial 'A' Division League 2023 playing a goalless draw against eight-time champions Manang Marshyangdi Club at ANFA Complex. Machhindra dominated the game from the start, but Manang's skipper as well as goalkeeper Deep Karki stopped them from converting any of their chances. Player of the match Pujan Uperkoti failed to open an account in the very second minute of the match. Pujan's powerful shot from outside the penalty box was well-blocked by Deep. Machhindra failed to go in front again in the 38th minute as Bimal Gharti Magar's header from Rajin Dhimal's free kick went a few inches away from the goalpost. Both teams had several opportunities to score ...

By a Staff Reporter Kathmandu - Departmental side Tribhuvan Army Football Club and New Road Team (NRT) shared a point in the Martyr's Memorial 'A' Division League playing a stirring tie. The match resulted in a tie with both teams scoring three goals at Chyasal Stadium. Army took an early advantage in the 15th minute with Nawayug Shrestha converting a spot kick. New Road Team, who were trailing behind at halftime, scored three goals in the second half. Lalnuzama netted twice, while Jean Anicet Maboumi scored apiece giving NRT a comfortable 3-1 lead at a moment. Lalnuzama utilized poor goalkeeping by Bikesh Kuthu to bring NRT back into the match in the 52nd minute. Jean Anicet Maboumi doubled NRT's lead in the 57th minute through the spot kick. NRT was awarded a penalty...

By a Staff Reporter Kathmandu - Four-time Martyr's Memorial 'A' Division League champions Nepal Police Club faced their third consecutive defeat. In a dominant performance, Sankata Club recorded a comfortable 3-0 victory over the departmental side. Sankata started the game brightly, creating several chances in the opening minutes. It wasn't long before they took the lead, with Ganesh Hamal scoring in the 15th minute. Despite Police attempts to get back into the game, Sankata's defense held firm, and they went into the interval with a one-goal advantage. The second half saw Sankata continue to dominate, and they were rewarded with a second goal in the 80th minute from Roshan Pahari. Sankata put the game beyond doubt with Suraj Jiu Thakuri slotting the ball into the net i...