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25Aug

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Investigation committee submits Report

Kathmandu : The investigation committee formed by the National Sports Council (NSC) to resolves the controversy in football has submitted the report after two weeks. The committee concluded that national football team coach Abdullah Almutairi should improve his conduct. NSC formed an investigation committee under the coordination of Purendra Bikram Lakhe after the dispute between ANFA vice-chairman Pankaj Bikram Nembang and Almutairi escalated. The report was submitted to NSC Member Secretary Ramesh Silwal on Wednesday. The report includes 11-point directive suggestions that Almutairi should improve his practical conduct, activate ANFA's departments and resolve internal disputes within ANFA. As the said incident escalated, it became a major controversy in football. The controver...

Seven new faces in Nepalese squad for Asian Cup Qualifiers

24Aug

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Seven new faces in Nepalese squad for Asian Cup Qualifiers

KATHMANDU: The All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) has announced a 23-member squad for the AFC Women's Asia Cup qualifiers, comprising seven new players. The training team, led by Gary Phillips, has included seven players for the first time in next month's qualifiers against Hong Kong and the Philippines. Midfielder Preeti Rai, forward Sabita Rana, Rashmi Ghising, Rajni Thokar, defender Bimala BK, Nisha Thokar and Srijana Singh are in the team for the first time. Along with Amisha Karki, veteran defender Anchali Waiba, forward Sharmila Thapa Magar, Hema Chaudhary and Manisha Raut could not make the final selection. In the qualifiers to be held in Uzbekistan, Nepal will compete with the Philippines on October 19 and Hong Kong on October 19. The top team in the group will be sel...

Nepal to face reigning champions Maldives in opener

18Aug

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Nepal to face reigning champions Maldives in opener

Nepal will be facing reigning champions and hosts Maldives in the first match of SAFF Championship 2021. The regional tournament will have five teams competing for the title. Nepal and Maldives will meet for the first time in 2018 after the last SAAF semi-final in Bangladesh. At that time, Nepal had lost 3-0 to Maldives in the semifinals. Nepal will play its second match against Sri Lanka on September 3 in the championship to be held in Male. Similarly, Nepal will face the most successful team of the tournament India on September 8. Nepal will end the league round facing Bangladesh on September 11. The top two teams of the round-robin league will play the final for the title on September 13. Nepal has not been able to cross the semi-final of SAAF yet. Meanwhile, the Nepali...

Gokulam signs Nepalese Timsina as GK Coach

18Aug

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Gokulam signs Nepalese Timsina as GK Coach

Reigning iLeague champion Gokulam Kerala FC has signed Nepali coach Manish Timsina as goalkeeping coach for the next season. Timsina, 33, who attended the AFC A- coaching certificate course, signed a contract for the 2021-22 season on Monday. According to the agreement, he will remain with the club until the end of May 2022. This is the first time that any Nepali coach has joined the iLeague team. Nepalese Forward Sabitra Bhandari played a pivotal role when Gokulam's women team won the Indian Women's League last season. She was adjudged the top scorer of the league. Gokulam's men's and women's teams won the league title last season. Timsina said that the appointment of a goalkeeper coach of the I-League team is good news for Nepali football as well. "There is a belief that th...

India to play friendly for the first time in Nepal

6Aug

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India to play friendly for the first time in Nepal

The Indian National Football Team is set to play its first international friendly in Nepal. The All Nepal Football Association on Friday confirmed that India will play two friendly matches. The match will be played on September 2 and 5, 2021 at the Dasarath Stadium in Kathmandu. The two national teams played against each other 19 times, of which the Indian team won 13 times. Nepal has beaten India twice, the most recent being a 2-1 victory in the 2013 SAFF Championship in Kathmandu. Both sides are currently preparing for the upcoming SAFF Championship. The last time Nepal played against India at home was in March 2015, when the two teams drew a goalless draw at Dasharat Stadium in the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Nepal has faced India in competitive fixtures at home previousl...

Bologna FC transfer target Ricardo Pepi pens new FC Dallas Contract

29Jul

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Bologna FC transfer target Ricardo Pepi pens new FC Dallas Contract

Dipendra Pokharel, Frisco FC Dallas has signed new five years contract with their homegrown striker Ricardo Pepi. The news came amidst interest from Bologna shown reported interest to sign the 18 years old US striker. Ricardo Pepi celebrates his goal against LA Galaxy. The details of the contract has not been revealed but its certain that he will be earning more than his last reported $108k in total compensation. Pepi scored his first MLS hat-trick which makes him the youngest player in the MLS history to ever score three goals in a game. Pepi has eight goals in 14 appearances for MLS side FC Dallas this season, starting only 9 out of 14 matches. "I'm very happy to give my everything to FC Dallas," Pepi said in a statement. "I want to thank the club for having that trust...

26Jul

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Shahid Afridi to play in Nepal

Global T20 sensation Shahid Afridi will play in the Everest Premier League (EPL) season 2021 representing Kathmandu Kings XI. Nepal's biggest Twenty20 league will be held at TU International Cricket Stadium from September 25 to October 9. Tele Holdings Pvt. Ltd., the owner of Kathmandu Kings XI, confirmed on Monday that Afridi will be playing for the team. Having signed Irish allrounder Kevin O'Brien and Srilankan Faraveez Maharoof in the previous edition, Kathmandu has hit yet another masterstroke with inclusion of Pakistani great. With EPL clashing with Indian Premier League and T20 World Cup, there were fears that big names would not be available for the tournament. But, Director Rohit Gupta confirmed Afridi will be joined by other big names depending on their availability. H...

Bayern targets FC Dallas defender Justin Che for Winter Transfer

6Jul

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Bayern targets FC Dallas defender Justin Che for Winter Transfer

FC Bayern Munich target FC Dallas right back Justin Che for winter transfer window, if the report from AZ's Maximillian Koch are to be true. Justin Che started against Vancouver Whitecaps. The Richardson, Texas born 17 years old right back spent 6 months loan with the German Champions before he was called back to Dallas. Che appeared in 8 games for Bundesliga side's second team. Che impressed on his loan spell with Bayern Munich, who tried to sign him for summer, however FC Dallas were not ready to offload the teenager with the ongoing injury crisis. The youngster was also called up for the United States National team for his impressive spell. Che started three times for Dallas this season in MLS, impressing on the right side of the defense including his latest start in a 2-2...

In Pictures – FC Dallas vs Vancouver Whitecaps

5Jul

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MLS

In Pictures – FC Dallas vs Vancouver Whitecaps

Dipendra Pokharel - Frisco, Texas FC Dallas secured late equalizer to steal a point from Vancouver Whitecaps in a match played at Toyota Stadium, Frisco, Texas. FC Dallas forward Franco Jara against Vancouver defender Veselinovic Vancouver whitecapts captain Teibert controls a ball while Bryan Acosta watches Tafari FC Dallas Vancouver whitecaps goal scorers Andy Rose and Cavallini Ramy Touchan shows yellow card toNerwinski Maxime Crepeau makes a save to deny Ricardo Pepi's goal. FC Dallas forward Ricardo Pepi Dallas keeper Jimmy Maurer Javain Brown (right) and Dante Sealy Ranko Veselinovic and Franco Jara fight for a ball Lucan Cavallini celebrates his gaol against FC Dallas. Jara and Pepi try to restart play after late equalizer Bressan tries to...

MLS – FC Dallas secure late draw against Vancouver

5Jul

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MLS – FC Dallas secure late draw against Vancouver

Dipendra Pokharel, Frisco, TX Last minute own goal secure a point for home side as FC Dallas play 2-2 stalemate against the visiting sides Vancouver Whitecaps. Ricardo Pepi aims for a shot against Vancouver Whitecaps. Pic: Dipendra Pokharel/ HamroKhelkud.com FC Dallas register their fifth draw in the season as a added time own goal from Ranko Veselinovic makes it all square at the Toyota Stadium in Frisco. FC Dallas had first say in the game as Ricardo Pepi continues his good run of form heading the home side in the 22 minute in the first half. The 18 years old home grown youngster scored his fifth league goal in 10 matches. The goal came after Pepi was denied twice in 12th minute in the game by Vancouver keeper Maxime Crepeau who had a great show throughout the game. The l...