Manang woes continues; Friends, Army win

Manang Marsyangdi Club suffered their fifth defeat of the season to bottom-placed Nepal Police Club in the Martyr's Memorial A Division League 2023 on Tuesday.

Muhammed Ashiq Shoukathali scored the only goal of the game for Police to register their only second win of the season at ANFA Complex. Shoukathali scored the goal in the seventh minute of the game.

In the other two matches, Friends Club and Tribhuvan Army Football Club registered wins. Friends Club defeated New Road Team 3-1 while Army overcame Church Boys United 1-0.

In the afternoon match at Dasharath Stadium, Rafiq Aminu in the 14th minute, Torric Jebrin in the added minutes of first half and Prakash Budathoki in the 76th minute secured the win for Friends. NRT had scored through Sanjeeb Bista in the 41st minute to briefly level the match before Jebrin restored the lead.

Gillespye Jung Karki scored the only goal in the 12th minute to help Army secure all three points against Church Boys in the evening match at Dasharath Stadium.