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27Nov

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FIFA World Cup

World Cup Prediction – Spain vs Germany

The European powerhouse Spain and Germany come head to head in Qatar World Cup 2022 at the Al Bayt Stadium. With Germany coming from their defeat against Asian side Japan, they would be looking for a victory to keep their chances high in the ongoing Football fiesta. Spain comes with a 7-0 victory against Costa Rica and remains favorites to win the championship. Spain enjoyed over 81% possession, the greatest since Opta recorded the world cup stats in 1996. Spain looks to get nothing less than a victory and secure their place in the last 16. Germany is at risk of another group stage departure since the last world cup in Russia where they did not make it past the group stage. HamroKhelkud Prediction Spain 1-2 Germany HamroKhelkud.com predicts Germany to win the match ...

Hosts Qatar goes down to Ecuador in inaugural match

20Nov

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Hosts Qatar goes down to Ecuador in inaugural match

By a Staff Reporter Agency - The Qatari football fans at Al Bayt Stadium burst into tears as the hosts went 2-0 down to Ecuador in an inaugural match of the FIFA World Cup 2022. AL KHOR, QATAR - NOVEMBER 20: Enner Valencia (C) of Ecuador celebrates after scoring their team's second goal during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group A match between Qatar and Ecuador at Al Bayt Stadium on November 20, 2022, in Al Khor, Qatar. (Photo by Shaun Botterill - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images) Ecuador, who were aggressive since the kick-off found the net early in the 3rd minute of the match. Skipper Enner Valencia headed the ball into the back of the net, which got ruled out for offside. With the continuous attack in the opposition's third, Ecuador took a lead in the 16th minute. Qatar’s cus...

20Nov

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FIFA World Cup, football

Ecuador leads 2-0 at the interval

By a Staff Reporter Agency - Ecuador Skipper Enner Valencia scores his 36th and 37th international goal as Ecuador is leading 2-0 over the hosts Qatar in an inaugural match of the FIFA World Cup 2022 at Al Bayt Stadium. AL KHOR, QATAR - NOVEMBER 20: Enner Valencia (C) of Ecuador celebrates after scoring their team's second goal during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group A match between Qatar and Ecuador at Al Bayt Stadium on November 20, 2022, in Al Khor, Qatar. (Photo by Shaun Botterill - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images) The 33-years old forward headed the ball into the back of the net in the 3rd minute of the match. However, the goal was disallowed for offside. Qatar's custodian Al Sheeb brought Valencia down to gift Ecuador with a spot kick. Valencia then made no mistake from ...

Enner Valencia nets first goal of FIFA World Cup 2022

20Nov

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FIFA World Cup, football

Enner Valencia nets first goal of FIFA World Cup 2022

By a Staff Reporter Agency - It took Ecuador skipper Enner Valencia 16 minutes to be named the first player to score a goal in FIFA World Cup 2022. Ecuador earned a spot kick as Al Sheeb brought Valencia down. Ecuador's all-time top goal scorer, Valencia then made no mistake from the spot kick. Earlier, Valencia headed the ball into the back of the net following a terrible mistake by Qatar's custodian Al Sheeb, failing to punch a simple cross in the 3rd minute of the match. However, the goal was disallowed for offside by the match referee Daniele Orsato.

19Nov

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Aashish extends contract with CBU

Utsav Shakya, Kathmandu The Most Valuable Player of the last year's of Martyr’s Memorial ‘B’ Division League Aashish Chaudhary has penned contract extension with Church Boys United Football Club (CBU). With this, Chaudhary will be staying with the club till 2024, confirmed CBU President Tanka Lal Rai. “We are pleased to keep such a young talent with us. We are in talks to welcome some renowned faces for new season. Our aim is to win the title of Martyr's Memorial 'A' Division League,” said president Rai. The 20-years-old forward will mark his debut in Nepal’s top-tier with CBU. Chaudhary first featured for the club in the ‘C’ Division League back in 2021. Since then he has been integral part of the club’s success story. “I started to play football when I ...

17Nov

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Anjan leads Nepal to a victory

By a Staff Reporter Kathmandu - Anjan Bista netted in the final minutes as Nepal recorded a victory over Pakistan in an international friendly match played in front of the home crowd on Wednesday. The unmarked 24-years old forward, in the 83rd minute of the match, tapped in the ball beating Pakistan's defenders following Sunil Bal's cross from the right flank. The decisive goal from Anjan led Nepal towards a victory over Pakistan who made a comeback to international football after facing a 3-year-long ban implemented by FIFA. Nepal, who looked horrific throughout the first half, improved after the interval. The young prospect, Awas Lamichhane holding an experience in European football marked his debut to the National side replacing Sesehang Angdembe in the 56th minute....

“Pakistan is always a tough opponent to face” – Skipper Rohit

15Nov

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“Pakistan is always a tough opponent to face” – Skipper Rohit

By a Staff Reporter Kathmandu - Nepal, and Pakistan National Football teams are set to face each other after 4 years. The teams last met at the 2018 SAFF Championship before FIFA implemented a ban on Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) where Nepal lost the match by 2-1. Pakistan is preparing to face Nepal on Wednesday as its first opponent after FIFA uplifted the ban implemented on them a few months ago. The match will kick off at 5 PM at Dashrath Stadium in Kathmandu. The All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) has appointed Prabesh Katuwal as the interim head coach of the National Team. Katuwal, who is going to look after a national side for the first time stated that this is a big opportunity for him. "Everyone dreams to lead the National side while beginning a coaching caree...

ANFA to assist Prezen Tamang with 3 Lakhs

15Nov

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ANFA to assist Prezen Tamang with 3 Lakhs

By a Staff Reporter Kathmandu - The All Nepal Football Association (ANFA)'s Executive Committee meeting on Tuesday decided to support footballer Prezen Tamang with NRs. 3 lakhs for his treatment. Prezen was diagnosed with Blood Cancer a month ago and is currently under treatment at Apolo Hospital in Delhi, India. The All Nepal Football Player Association petitioned ANFA on Monday asking for assistance in the treatment of Prezen. A regular forward of A Division league side Friends Club ANFA Academy product Prezen is the Gold Medalist of the 13th South Asian Game which took place in Nepal in 2019. Prezen won Nepal the title of SAFF U18 Championship in 2017 held at Bhutan. He was a member of the champions team of the first edition of the Nepal Super League (NSL), Kathmandu Ra...

23-men squad announced under Rohit’s captaincy for Pakistan friendly

11Nov

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23-men squad announced under Rohit’s captaincy for Pakistan friendly

By a Staff Reporter Kathmandu - The acting head coach of the Nepal National Football Team Prabesh Katuwal announced his 23-men squad for a single friendly match against Pakistan to be held at Dashrath Stadium in Kathmandu on November 16. Katuwal has given Rohit Chand the responsibility to lead the team as regular captain Kiran Chemjong will not be available for the friendly due to his busy schedule in I-League. While Ranjit Dhimal and Aashish Chaudhary have been ruled out due to injury, Aawash Lamichhane has made the cut to the national side for the first time. Prabesh Katuwal is in charge of the team. Naresh Thapa will assist Katuwal and Binod Maharjan will look after the goalkeepers. 23-men squad: Goalkeeper: Bishal Shrestha, Deep Karki, Bikesh Kuthu Defender:...

Nepal U-15 Women’s team clinches maiden title

11Nov

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Nepal U-15 Women’s team clinches maiden title

By a Staff Reporter Nepal shared a spoil against Bangladesh to clinch the title of SAFF U15 Women's Championship at Bir Shrestha Shaheed Shipahi Mustofa Kamal Stadium in Dhaka. Sushila Rai scored in the 14th minute to give Nepal an early lead. Sushila placed the ball in with a shot from outside the box. Nepal, who went into the interval with a 1-0 lead conceded a goal later in the 54th minute. Bangladeshi skipper Ruma Akter headed the ball home to keep her team's dream alive. After then, Bangladesh dominated throughout the match and was awarded a spot kick in the dying minute of the match which could win them the title. The 90th-minute spot kick taken by Joynob Bibi Rita was perfectly blocked by Nepali goalkeeper Sujata Tamang to give Nepal the maiden title in Women's foot...