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2025-03-10

Planning Boys, Brigade Boys off to winning starts in B Division

Planning Boys United and Brigade Boys United began their Martyr's Memorial B Division League campaigns with victories on Monday.

Planning Boys secured a 2-1 win over Jhapa Football Club, while Brigade Boys United edged past Shree Kumari Club by the same scoreline.

In the first match of the day, Fagu Ram Tharu put Planning Boys ahead in the 14th minute. Jhapa equalized through Pujan Rai in the 39th minute, but Sujan Dangol's 63rd-minute strike sealed the win for Planning Boys.

Brigade Boys took control of the second match with a brace from Ashish Gurung. He opened the scoring in the 15th minute and doubled the lead four minutes into the second half. Shree Kumari pulled one back through Pranaya Gurung in the 61st minute and applied late pressure but failed to find the equalizer.

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2025-03-10

Martyr's Memorial B Division League 2081 kicks off

The Martyr's Memorial B Division League 2081 officially kicked off on Sunday at Dasharath Stadium.

Bagmati Province Minister for Youth and Sports, Min Krishna Maharjan, inaugurated the tournament by handing over the match ball to the officials. Before the opening match, Minister Maharjan, along with ANFA Vice President Deepak Khatiwada and General Secretary Kiran Rai, met with the players from both teams and extended their best wishes for a successful competition.

The opening match between Chyasal Youth Club and Birgunj United ended in a goalless draw.

Matches will also be played at the ANFA Complex in Satdobato. You can find the full fixtures here.

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2025-03-04

30 players called up for Singapore and Malaysia match

Newly-appointed Head Coach Matt Ross has called up 30 players for Nepal’s upcoming international friendly against Singapore and the AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers match against Malaysia.

Nepal will face Singapore on March 21 in Singapore, followed by the qualifier clash against Malaysia on March 25.

These will be Ross's first matches in charge after his appointment on Sunday for a one-year term.

Initial squad

Goalkeepers: Kiran Kumar Limbu, Bishal Sunar, Deep Karki, Abhishek Baral, Anjal Shrestha

Defenders: Ananta Tamang, Tshering Lama, Rohit Chand, Bimal Panday, Sanish Shrestha, Randip Poudel, Sumit Shrestha, Anjan Rai, Abhishek Limbu, Aashish Gurung, Ashok Khawas

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

Forwards: Gillespye Jung Karki, Anjan Bista, Samir Tamang, Dinesh Henjan, Subash Thakuri Bam, Nirajan Dhami

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2025-03-02

Matt Ross appointed Head Coach of Nepal men’s football team

Australian coach Matt Ross has been appointed as the Head Coach of the Nepal men's football team. Ross has signed an initial one-year contract with the All Nepal Football Association (ANFA). The contract was officially signed by Ross and ANFA General Secretary Kiran Rai during a ceremony at the ANFA Complex in Satdobato on Sunday.

Ross's first challenge will be against Singapore on March 21. Singapore will host Nepal for an international friendly match at the National Stadium in Singapore. This match will serve as part of Nepal's preparations for their upcoming AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers clash against Malaysia on March 25.

For insights into his plans for the national team, watch an exclusive interview with Coach Matt Ross on our YouTube channel here.

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