Shree Bhagawati promoted, RCT’s draw relegates Tusal

Shree Bhagawati Club secured promotion to the A Division after a crucial 2-1 victory over fellow promotion contenders Boys Union Club on Tuesday.

Goals from Shishir Lekhi and Ajit Lama gave Shree Bhagawati the edge in the match played at the ANFA Complex. Although Sanjeev Lama pulled one back for Boys Union in the 79th minute, it wasn’t enough to keep their promotion hopes alive.

The players and officials of Shree Bhagawati celebrated their promotion with jubilant fans in the stadium, marking a historic return to the top tier of Nepali football.

In the day’s other match, RCT played out a 1-1 draw against Birgunj United. Prajwal Gurung gave RCT the lead in the 48th minute, but Sagar Bantha Tharu equalized for Birgunj in the 57th. The result confirmed Shree Tusal Youth Club’s relegation to the C Division.