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6Jan

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football, SAFF Championship

U20 preliminary squad down to 30

By a Staff Reporter Kathmandu - Nepal National U20 Women's Football team head coach Yam Gurung has brought his preliminary squad down to 30. Mira Rai, Rojina Bista, Anisha Kunwar, Dipa Pun, Sushila KC, Birshana Chaudhary, Salina Saru, Mandira Rai, Barsha Oli, and Senu Pariyar failed to book their spot in the 30-membered preliminary squad. The Nepal U20 Women's squad will vie in SAFF U20 Women's Championship to be held at Dhaka from February 3 to 9. Preliminary Squad: Goalkeepers: Kabita BK, Sabitri Kishan, Lila Joshi, Puja Thapa, Sujata Tamang Defenders: Sabina Chaudhary, Sajani Thokar, Saru Hamal, Sunita Bholan, Divya Yasmali Magar, Pratikshya Chaudhary, Ganga Rokaya Midfielders: Kumari Tamang, Tulasa Bohara, Sushma GT, Kusum Khatiwada, Jenifer Rana, Sarah Bajrac...

5Jan

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football

BYSC sets final date with Sankata

By a Staff Reporter Pokhara - Bhutanese Youth SC Minnesota secured a narrow margin victory over high-flying Church Boys United to set the final date with Sankata Club. Both teams received multiple goal-scoring opportunities since the beginning. However, Church Boys United failed to capitalize on any as they suffered a 1-0 defeat in a close contest match here at Pokhara Rangashala. Rojin Prajapati headed the ball home in injury time of the first half. Church Boys' custodian Kishore Giri, who made numerous of saves throughout the match, failed to punch away the cross from the left flank of the box in the 45+3rd minute. Rojin then scored a free header, which was enough for the American side to win the match. BYSC will now see Sankata Club in the finals of the 22nd edition...

4Jan

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football, Transfer News

Machhindra signs Pujan Uperkoti

By a Staff Reporter Kathmandu - Machhindra Football Club, on Wednesday, announced that they have signed Nepal National Team midfielder Pujan Uperkoti thorugh their social media handles. Pujan, who parted his ways with 8-times Martyr's Memorial 'A' Divison champions Manang Marshyangdi Club recently marked his debut for Machhindra FC. He represented Machhindra in their 3-1 defeat against Church Boys United in the quarterfinals of Aaha! Rara Pokhara Gold Cup at Pokhara.

Overseas players shine as Sankata sidelines defending champions to book spot in the final

4Jan

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football

Overseas players shine as Sankata sidelines defending champions to book spot in the final

By a Staff Reporter Pokhara - Sankata Club sidelined defending champions Armed Police Force FC (APF) to book their spot in the finale of the 22nd Aaha! Rara Pokhara Gold Cup. Cameroonian duo Messouke Oloumou and Stephane Samir Binong netted twice as Sankata registered a 4-1 victory in a one-sided semifinal here at Pokhara Rangashala. Hari Karki scored a consolation for APF. Stephane broke the deadlock 5 minutes after the kickoff. Stephane snatched the ball from APF's defender Dipesh Dhimal and directed the ball into the net in the first touch. Salyan Khadgi's side doubled their lead in the 42nd minute. Messouke received Stephane's through ball in the left side of the box and calmly found the net. Sankata, who were leading 2-0 before going into the break, added 2 more a...

Tuladhar re-elected as Sankata Club’s president

1Jan

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football, general

Tuladhar re-elected as Sankata Club’s president

By a Staff Reporter Kathmandu - The Martyr's Memorial 'A' Division league side Sankata Club formed its new working committee from its 71st Annual General Meeting. The new Executive Committee of the Club will be led by the then General Secretary of the All Nepal Football Association (ANFA), Indraman Tuladhar. Tuladhar (138) received 56 more votes than his competitor Surendra Sikhakar (82) to be re-elected as the President of the club. Similarly, Raju Man Tuladhar, Chandra Man Tuladhar, Ram Suwal, and Rajendra Tuladhar are the elected vice-president of the club. In addition, Nalina Devi Singh defeated Gita Sikhakar by 55 votes to be the Female Vice President of the club. While Ramesh Dhwaj Basnet has been elected as General Secretary, Aashish Man Singh has been picked as Sec...

Nishan and Aayush departs from Three Star to join Sankata

27Dec

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Nishan and Aayush departs from Three Star to join Sankata

By a Staff Reporter Kathmandu - Nepal's top-tier league side, Sankata Club announced that they have scooped 6 Nepal Internationals for the forthcoming Martyr's Memorial 'A' Division League through its social media handle. Nishan Khadka and Aayush Ghalan, who represented Three Star Club in the previous edition of Martyr's Memorial 'A' Divison Club departed from the club to join Sankata Club. The Most Valuable Player of the previous edition of the top-tier league, Sunil Bal also joined Sankata. Moreover, Tekendra Thapa, who donned Jawalakhel Youth Club's jersey in the previous edition of the 'A' Division League has chosen to guard Sankata Club's goalpost in the upcoming league. Jawalakhel's Suraj Jeu Thakuri also picked Sankata as his new destination. Furthermore, Sankata Club...

ANFA reaches 8-year-long agreement with Nepal Sports Events & Management

20Dec

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football, Nepal Super League

ANFA reaches 8-year-long agreement with Nepal Sports Events & Management

By a Staff Reporter Kathmandu - The All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) and Nepal Sports & Events Management (NSEM) on Tuesday jointly announced that they have reached an 8-year-long agreement regarding the conduction of the Nepal Super League (NSL). The first edition of NSL took place amidst the Covid-19 outbreak, at a closed door. Following the grand success of the first edition, the NSEM was all set to begin the second edition of the Nepal Super League earlier in April. As a part of the competition, the Players' Auction successfully concluded on March 4 with the participating teams getting the payers of their choice. However, the competition got halted as Nepal's top-tier league clubs forced ANFA not to permit NSEM to conduct NSL. The clubs were unsatisfied with the ...

Messi shines as La Albiceleste takes home the Trophy for the first time in 36 years

18Dec

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FIFA World Cup, football

Messi shines as La Albiceleste takes home the Trophy for the first time in 36 years

By a Staff Reporter The Argentian supporters went into the could 9 as the La Albiceleste outplayed the Reigning Champions France 4-2 on penalties to take the World Cup trophy home for the first time in 36 years. In a closely contested battle, both teams gave it their all, with France putting up a strong fight against their opponent. However, it was Argentina who ultimately emerged victorious on the shootouts. It took Lionel Scaloni's side 23 minutes to break the deadlock. Dembele brought Di Maria down inside the box in the 21st minute of the match, which earned Argentia the spot kick. Messi then made no mistake from the spot in the 23rd minute to score his 6th goal of the ongoing World Cup. Di Maria doubled the La Albicelestes lead in the 36th minute. Messi flicked the ba...

18Dec

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FIFA World Cup, football

Mbappe completes hattrick

By a Staff Reporter The 23-Year-old Frenchman Kylian Mbappe completes his hat trick as France came back into the game once again. Coman's shot hit Montiel's hand when he tried to block the ball. Mbappe then gave Emiliano Martinez no chance from the spot.

18Dec

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FIFA World Cup, football

All even till the 90 minutes

By a Staff Reporter The final of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 went into extra time as both teams scored 2 each before the full-time whistle. Argentina started off strong, with their star player Lionel Messi and Angel Di Maria scoring before going into the break. However, France fought back and managed to level the score after the interval. The second half saw both teams trading blows, with chances coming at both ends of the pitch. But with just an interval of a minute, Kylian Mbappe delivered a moment of magic, scoring twice to bring France back into the title race.