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Rohit extends his stay in Persik Kediri
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Rohit extends his stay in Persik Kediri

By a Staff Reporter Kathmandu - Nepal's football star Rohit Chand has penned a contract extension with top-tier Indonesian club Persik Kediri, which will keep him with the club until 2024. The announcement was made by Rohit on his social media accounts on Saturday. Previously, he played for Persija Jakarta until 2022 before making the switch to Persik Kediri. In the recently concluded Liga 1 22/23 season, Persik finished 11th with Rohit making 31 appearances and scoring 2 goals.
Dipa signs for Lords FA in India
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Dipa signs for Lords FA in India

Subas Humagain, Kathmandu Nepali Women's National Team Midfielder Dipa Shahi has signed for India's top division club Lord's Football Academy. The sought after midfielder was signed by the newly promoted club for the duration of Indian Women's League 2023. Dipa was one of the top performers in the SAFF Women's Championship held in Nepal in August. She starred in Nepal's win over India in the semi-finals of the premiere South Asian tournament. From that game, all eyes were on her. She signed for the club via Bangalore-based Aleph Sports Management. Previously, Sabitra Bhandari and Anita Basnet have played in the Indian top division from Nepal. Sabitra won the league with Sethu FC and Gokulam Kerala whereas Anita won the league from Sethu when they were together. Sabitra has al...
Sujal retires from International Football as he heads down under to Australia
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Sujal retires from International Football as he heads down under to Australia

Prakash Timalsina, Kathmandu Sujal Shrestha, the captain of the Nepali football team (U-23) who won gold medal in the 13th South Asian Games (SAG), has announced his retirement from international football. Sujal, who is traveling to Australia with his club teammate Ranjit Dhimal, said that the decision to retire from his international career feels timely. "Every player has their time. I played with all my heart in my playing days and I feel this is right time to retire.," Sujal said to HamroKhelkud, "There is next generation of players ready to play for the national team now. I think it is appropriate for me to leave the place for them too." Sujal, who is preparing to play for Beni FC in Australia, said that there is also a possibility of returning and continuing club footbal...
Annese Secures Winning Start, All Eyes now on Improved Performance
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Annese Secures Winning Start, All Eyes now on Improved Performance

Subas Humagain, Kathmandu The Nepali national football team made a winning start under the newly appointed coach Vincenzo Alberto Annese. Nepal defeated Laos 2-0 in the first match of Prime Minister Three Nations Cup at Dashrath Stadium on Wednesday. Ananta Tamang scored for Nepal in the first half and Nawayug Shrestha doubled the lead early in the second half. Ananta scored through a header off Nabin Lama's corner. Similarly, Nawayug controlled the long pass played by the goalkeeper in the middle of the Laos half and scored a spectacular goal with a volley. Apart from both goals, the Nepali team hardly challenged the opposing goalkeeper. In the second half, Ayush Ghalan wasted a golden opportunity to increase the lead. Nepal made some aggressive moves at the beginning of the...
Coach Vincenzo aims to build young team with an eye on ‘GOALS’
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Coach Vincenzo aims to build young team with an eye on ‘GOALS’

Subas Humagain, Kathmandu Italian Coach Vincenzo Alberto Annese has been unveiled as the new head coach of the Nepal National Football Team. Despite coming to Nepal two weeks ago, Annese took attended several matches in the ongoing Martyr's Memorial A Division League before appearing publicly for the first time. ANFA confirmed Annese has penned a year contract with FA just this week. Annese, who arrived from Indian Super League club Northeast United claimed he was waiting for an opportunity to coach Nepal for last two years and had been following the team closely. 'Honestly, I was waiting this opportunity long time back. I have been following Nepal in the last 2-3 years. It was my big dream to come here. And Because the face and national team is, can improve my career. I dream t...
Almutairi announces his resignation for the third time in 525 days
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Almutairi announces his resignation for the third time in 525 days

By a Staff Reporter Nepal National Football Team's head coach Abdullah Almutairi announced that he has stepped down from his job for the third time in 525 days. The All Nepal Football Association appointed Almutairi as the head coach of the Men's Football Team on April 4, 2022. Almutairi, who has been a matter of dispute throughout his tenure announced that he is resigning from his post for the first time on July 25, 2021. In a Facebook status, he wrote that he is resigning as the then Senior Vice President and current President of ANFA Pankaj Bikram Nembang was becoming a barrier in his work not letting him work freely. On October 13, Almutrairi stated that the SAFF final will be his last match as Nepal coach. "The final will be my last match as Nepal coach. I will never...
Chemjong to tie Nuptial Knot
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Chemjong to tie Nuptial Knot

By a Staff Reporter Nepal National Football Team Goalie and Skipper Kiran Chemjong and his girlfriend Kanchan Niraula are set to tie a nuptial knot the following week. While Chemjong's Maziya Sports and Recreation Center clinched the title of Maldivian top tier league Dhivehi Premier League (DPL) on August 1, he made a marriage proposal to his girlfriend in a filmy style in front of everyone while celebrating the league title. Chemjong was also named the best goalkeeper of the league. Chemjong published a video of him making a marriage proposal to his girlfriend through his social media. Kiran and his girlfriend Kanchan Niraula who is a flight attendant by profession were dating for a year and a half.  One of Chemjong's close friends informed HamroKhelk...
Construction of the world’s highest altitude Golf course in Mustang accomplished
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Construction of the world’s highest altitude Golf course in Mustang accomplished

By a Staff Reporter Nepal is known as the country with the highest peak. Now, Nepal will also be known as the country having a Golf course at the highest altitude Golf.  Gandaki Province Member of Parliament (MP) Indra Dhara Bista announced that the construction of the Mustang Golf Course has been completed in Lomanthang of Mustang district amidst a press conference on Monday. Mustang Golf Course is said to be located at an altitude of 4,645 meters (15239.5 feet) above sea level. The Yak Golf Course in Sikkim, India was earlier known as the golf course at high altitude. Yak Golf Course is at an altitude of 3,970 meters above sea level. The golf course containing 9 holes was built with a proactive initiation of Hon. Indra Dhara Bista. The golf course was built with t...
Goalie Chemjong proposes his lover after winning the title
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Goalie Chemjong proposes his lover after winning the title

By a Staff Reporter Nepal National Football team goalkeeper and skipper Kiran Chemjong makes a marriage proposal to his lover after clinching the title of Dhivehi Premier League (DPL) at Maldives. Kiran, who was also awarded with the best goalkeeper of the league, proposed to his girlfriend in front of everyone while celebrating the league title with his team. He has also published the video of that moment through his social media. Kiran and his girlfriend Kanchan Niraula who is a flight attendant by profession, were dating for a year and half.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by kiran.kumar limbu. (@kc16kiran_chemjong) Kiran's top notch performance helped Mazia Sports and Recreation Club to bag its third consecutive league...
Best female MMA fighters – Beauty with Strength
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Best female MMA fighters – Beauty with Strength

By a staff reporter Two tough men beating the living daylights out of each other with the emphasis on the word 'men' has always been the predominant picture of the battle. Female boxing matches attracted criticism until the early 1980s, so much so that it was blamed for being simply a gratification of lewd men's sensual thoughts. Nevertheless, in the US and Europe, the 1990s saw a boxing boom and it was eventually introduced to the 21st Century Olympic Games. Female mixed martial arts fights started talking flight in the only nation able to challenge the limits, Japan, at the same time as women's boxing came to fame in the United States. The first female MMA battle in the US took place in the International Fighting Championship on March 28, 1997. But it took Strikeforce another 1...