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2025-03-18

ANFA bids farewell to national team for Singapore and Malaysia matches

All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) bid farewell to the national men's football team as they departed for their matches against Singapore and Malaysia.

The farewell event, held at Hotel Dees Boutique in Koteshwor, was attended by National Sports Council Member Secretary Tanka Lal Ghising, ANFA President Pankaj Bikram Nembang, General Secretary Kiran Rai, Ex-Co member Manish Joshi, and Assistant Treasurer Prabin Kumar Yadav.

Nepal will play a friendly against Singapore on March 21 and the AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers match against Malaysia on March 25.

Squad

Goalkeeper: Kiran Chemjong, Deep Karki, Anjal Shrestha

Defenders: Ananta Tamang, Bimal Panday, Sanish Shrestha, Randip Poudel, Sumit Shrestha, Abhishek Limbu, Suman Shrestha

Midfielders: Rohit Chand, Laken Limbu, Rohan Karki, Mani Lama, Bharat Khawas, Arik Bista, Manish Dangi, Kritish Ratna Chhunju, Ayush Ghalan

Forwards: Gillespye Jung Karki, Anjan Bista, Subash Thakuri Bam, Rejin Subba

Officials: Tanka Lal Rai (Head of Delegation), Matt Ross (Head Coach), Salyan Khadgi (Asst Coach), Binod Maharjan (GK Coach), Ramesh Kumar Karki (Team Manager), Nakul Hamal Thakuri (Asst Team Manager), Lindsay David Henderson (Technical Analyst), Raju Dangol Maharjan (Team Doctor), Nishant Joshi (Physiotherapist), Bijay Kumar Gupta (Official), Krishna Singh Lothyal (Media Officer)

 

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2025-03-17

Birgunj United edge Shree Kumari Club

Birgunj United secured their first victory in the Martyr's Memorial B Division League 2081 with a 2-0 win over Shree Kumari Club in a closely contested match at the ANFA Complex.

Bipin Tumsing Magar gave Birgunj the lead in the 12th minute, while Fagu Ram Chaudhary sealed the win with a goal in the final minute of the game. Magar's performance earned him the Player of the Match award for his decisive contribution.

Birgunj had previously played to a goalless draw against Chyasal in their opening match while it was Shree Kumari Club's second consecutive loss in the league.

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2025-03-17

Planning Boys dominate Chyasal for second straight win

KWS Planning Boys United secured their second consecutive victory in the Martyr's Memorial B Division League 2081 with a commanding 4-0 win over Chyasal Youth Club.

In the first match of the day at the ANFA Complex in Satdobato, Fagu Ram Tharu netted twice, while Sujan Dangol and Abinash Thapa also found the back of the net for Planning Boys.

After a goalless first half, Dangol broke the deadlock in the 55th minute. Tharu doubled the lead five minutes later before Thapa made it 3-0 in the 77th minute. Tharu sealed the emphatic victory with his second goal in the 83rd minute.

With this win, Planning Boys maintain their perfect start to the league, while Chyasal Youth Club remain winless, collecting just one point from their two matches.

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2025-03-17

Final squad for Singapore and Malaysia matches announced

Nepal's final squad for the upcoming matches against Singapore and Malaysia has been announced on Monday.

Head coach Matt Ross announced his 23-member squad for the two matches. Nepal play Singapore in a friendly on March 21 followed by against Malaysia on March 25.

Final squad

Goalkeeper: Kiran Chemjong, Deep Karki, Anjal Shrestha

Defenders: Ananta Tamang, Bimal Panday, Sanish Shrestha, Randip Poudel, Sumit Shrestha, Abhishek Limbu, Suman Shrestha

Midfielders: Rohit Chand, Laken Limbu, Rohan Karki, Mani Lama, Bharat Khawas, Arik Bista, Manish Dangi, Kritish Ratna Chhunju, Ayush Ghalan

Forwards: Gillespye Jung Karki, Anjan Bista, Subash Thakuri Bam, Rejin Subba

 

(File photo)

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