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Anjan and Sunil score as Bagmati starts victoriously

13Oct

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Anjan and Sunil score as Bagmati starts victoriously

By a Staff Reporter Pokhara - Nepal National Football Team members Anjan Bista and Sunil Bal score as Bagmati Province starts victoriously in Men's Football Tournament belonging to the 9th National Games. Bagmati netted two past Madesh Province in a 70 minutes match. The match got held behind schedule due to which full time was reduced to 70 and divided into 35 minutes halves. Both the team went goalless at the interval. Sunil opened an account for Bagmati in the 39th minute. Anjan doubled Bagmati's lead in the 45th minute. In the day's first match, NRNA secured a 2-0 victory over Province 1. Bimal Gharti Magar and Sanjok Rai scored apiece for the oversea side.

10Oct

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Army and Police pitted in same group

By A Staff Reporter Title contenders Nepal Police Club and Tribhuwan Army Football Club have been pitted in same group in the Men's Football of 9th National Games. The matches of men's football will begin from 13th October in Pokhara Stadium and Gosteghat Football ground. Army and Police have been grouped with Lumbini Province in Group C. 11 participating teams have been divided into 4 groups. Winners from each group will book a place in the semi finals. Group A consists of NRNA, Province 1 and hosts Gandaki. Group B will see Bagmati, Madhesh and Nepal APF playing against each other. Group D will see Karnali and Far Western battling out for a spot in final four. Match Schedule:

14 ANFA ExCo Members signs a petition demanding the candidacy dismissal of Nembang

8Oct

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14 ANFA ExCo Members signs a petition demanding the candidacy dismissal of Nembang

By a Staff Reporter Kathmandu - A new matter of dispute arises at the All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) as ANFA President Pankaj Bikram Nembang registered himself as a candidate for a member of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) without discussing in the Executive Committee (ExCo). 3 Vice Presidents and 11 Members of ANFA ExCo signed a petition demanding the candidacy dismissal of Nembang and submitted it to AFC on Friday. ExCo members claim that Nembang registered his candidacy without discussing it in the ExCo. AFC will hold an election for the 26-membered Executive Committee the following year for which AFC announced the nomination of 14 candidates for 9 open members including Nembang on October 4th. The 33rd AFC Congress is scheduled to take place in Bahrain on Fe...

3 more top division players depart for Australia

4Oct

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3 more top division players depart for Australia

By a Staff Reporter 3 more top division players, holding international cap departs for Australia to secure their future. Forward Rejin Subba, Midfielder Akash Budha Magar, and Defender Shiva Gurung left Nepal on Tuesday. Akash and Shiva made their debut on the National Team when Abdullah Almutairi was in charge. Akash, a regular member of A Division side Satdobato Youth Club first donned the National colors in a friendly match against Mauritius at Dashrath Rangashala on January 29, 2022, while New Road Team's Center Back Shiva marked his debut against Indonesia in the AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers on June 15, 2022. Rejin, who represents Machhindra FC in A Division League, featured Nepal in various age group tournaments. However, he was yet to play on the senior team. In ...

Anjan’s hattrick guides Nepal toward victory

27Sep

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Anjan’s hattrick guides Nepal toward victory

By a Staff Reporter Kathmandu - Anjan Bista scored a hattrick as Nepal registered a comfortable victory of 3-1 over Bangladesh in an international friendly match at Dashrath Stadium. Nepal took an early lead through Anjan Bista in the 18th minute. Bista headed the ball home from Bimal Gharti Magar's freekick. Bista doubled the tally in the 27th minute. Tej Tamang's shot from inside the box was punched away by Bangladeshi Goalkeeper Anisur Rahman which was easily converted by Bista in the rebound. Bista completed his hattrick in the 38th minute of the match. Bishal Rai's freekick was netted by Bista through a header. Sazzad Hossen scored a consolation for Bangladesh in the 55th minute. Bista's hattrick against Bangladesh means he is now the joint third top goal sc...

27Sep

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Nepal to face Bangladesh today

By a Staff Reporter Kathmandu - Nepal National Football Team is set to face Bangladesh in an International Friendly in Kathmandu on Tuesday. The match will kick off at 5:30 PM in Dashrath Stadium. Nepal who has not lost any games against Bangladesh in the last two years will step into the field to continue the streak. However, Bangladesh aims to register a win over Nepal for the first time in two years. Nepal and Bangladesh last met at SAFF Championship in Maldives where both the teams shared a spoil. Bangladesh took the lead in the 9th minute. Anjan Bista then equalized for Nepal in the 88th minute through a spot kick. Before facing Bangladesh in the SAFF, Nepal played against Bangladesh in the Three Nations Cup held on March 2021 in Kathmandu where Nepa...

23Sep

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Footballers exodus continues

The All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) office bearers, who have been occupied solving its internal dispute and busy preparing for its Special General Meeting is yet to fix the dates of domestic leagues. As a result, an exodus of football players' tales goes on. Recently, most of the players along with the regular members of the National Football Team have been departing for Australia to pursue their future. Rajan Gurung, Mikchhen Tamang, Rumesh Bertaula, Rabi Thing, and Amir Shrestha have been added to the long list of players going abroad. In the last 5 months, more than a dozen national and top-tier division players have reached Australia. National players Bimal Rana, and Hemant Thapa Magar flew in July. Suman Lama, Ashish Lama, Santosh Tamang, Darshan Gurung, and Nabin Gur...

23-men squad announced for Bangladesh friendly

22Sep

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23-men squad announced for Bangladesh friendly

By a Staff Reporter The acting head coach of the Nepal National Football team Pradip Humagain announced the 23-men squad including two new faces for the friendly match against Bangladesh amidst a press conference on Thursday at All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) premises. Humagain has included senior players who were ruled out from the National team by the then head coach Abdullah Almutairi following the conflict between him and the players. While Ritik Khadka and Martyr's Memorial 'B' Division League Most Valuable Player Aashish Chaudhary made it to the National team for the first time, Nawayug Shrestha has been left out. Axing off one outfield player's spot, Humagain included four goalkeepers in the 23-men squad. Regular right-back Gautam Shrestha and Win...

SAFF Women’s Championship : Top 5 Goal Scorers

22Sep

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SAFF Women’s Championship : Top 5 Goal Scorers

By a Staff Reporter With five times champions India knocked out by hosts Nepal in the semi-final, SAFF Women's Championship got its new winner in the 6th edition. Bangladesh clinched their maiden SAFF Women's Championship trophy beating the home team Nepal by 3-1 on 19th September 2022 in Kathmandu. In a tournament that had notable events, both Bangladesh and Nepal beat India for the first time in tournament's history. Bangladesh thrashed India 3-0 in the final match of the group stage to top the group. India went ahead as Group A runner up and faced Group B toppers Nepal in the semi-final. Nepal then sidelined India from the semi-final for the first time in SAFF History. A solitary goal from Rashmi Ghising in the injury time of the first half was enough for Nepal to send bac...

20Sep

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U-15 women’s team shorten to 30

By a Staff Reporter Kathmandu - The All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) has reduced the U-15 National Women's team squad to 30. Head coach Bhagawati Rana Magar left out 10 players from the preliminary squad of 40 on Tuesday. The team will take part in the U-15 SAFF Women’s Championship to be held in Bangladesh from November 1-12. ANFA had previously announced an open trial to form the team. ANFA has appointed AFC ‘B’ Licence holder duo Bhagwati Rana Magar and Mangal Maharjan as the Head Coach and Assistant Coach of the team. Preliminary squad: Goalkeepers: Radhika Oli, Sujata Tamang, Sanimaya Syangtang, Rupa Dhimal Defenders: Dipa Magar, Sanji Thing, Anjana Pun Magar, Bipaan Snehi, Renu Limbu, Anisha BK, Amita Bhul, Prerana Dolma Lama, Sita Rokaya ...