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2025-02-23

Former player and coach Hari Om Shrestha passes away

Former footballer and coach Hari Om Shrestha has passed away following a heart attack. He suffered the cardiac arrest during the Budha Subba Gold Cup in Dharan a few days ago.

Shrestha, who had traveled to Dharan as the head coach of the NRT team for the tournament, received initial treatment there before being transferred to Kathmandu for further medical care. He was admitted to Gangalal Hospital, where his condition showed signs of improvement, leading to his discharge on Friday.

However, his health suddenly deteriorated on Saturday morning, and he was rushed to Bir Hospital, where he passed away during treatment.

Shrestha, aged 55, had an extensive coaching career at both club and youth levels. He coached Nepal’s age-group teams and managed several ‘A’ Division clubs.

His final rites are scheduled to be performed today.

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2025-02-13

Final squad for women's friendlies announced

The final squad for the Vianet International Women's Championship 2025 has been announced.

Head coach Rajendra Tamang revealed the squad on Thursday ahead of the friendly tournament, which will take place during the FIFA International Window. The competition kicks off on February 17 at Dasharath Stadium.

Four teams—Kyrgyz Republic, Lebanon, Myanmar, and Nepal—will compete in a single round-robin format, with the top two teams advancing to the final on February 26.

Final squad

Goalkeepers: Anjila Tumbapo Subba (Captain), Anjana Rana Magar, Usha Nath

Defenders: Amrita Jaishi, Gita Rana, Bimala BK, Puja Rana, Nisha Thokar, Samikshya Ghimire, Bimala Chaudhary, Manmaya Damai

Midfielders: Anita Basnet, Renuka Nagarkote, Preeti Rai, Saru Limbu, Sabita Rana Magar, Renuka Hamal, Sushma Tamang

Forwards: Sabitra Bhandari, Rashmi Kumari Ghising, Chandra Bhandari, Anita KC, Rekha Poudel

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2025-02-11

Final squad for China youth friendly announced

The final squad for the friendly match against Yunnan Youth Football Team on February 15 at the Dasharath Stadium has been announced.

Youth Head Coach Rajesh Shahi announced his 23-member squad on Tuesday.

Nepal youth will play the friendly on the occasion of Chinese New Year at 2:30 pm at the national stadium.

Squad

Goalkeepers: Jiyarath Sheikh, Krishal Moktan, Bishal KC

Defenders: Semanta Thapa, Ram Thapa, Sabin Ghimire, Bishal Nepali, Ashwin Ghorasainee, Bikram Tamang

Midfielders: Saroj Darlami, Lakshu Thapa, Krishna Ale, Om Prakash, Sabin Lungeli, Ashish Rai, Bikram Gautam, Dharmendra Kunwar

Forwards: Nirajan Dhami, Sujan Magar, Niraj Karki, Niroj Chaudhary, Shyrab Lo Tamang, Bigyan Khadka

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2025-02-07

Chyasal Youth to face Birgunj United in B Division League opener

The fixtures for the Shahid Smarak B Division League 2081 have been finalized, with Chyasal Youth Club set to take on Birgunj United in the opening match at Dasharath Stadium.

The draw, conducted by ANFA’s competition committee at the ANFA Complex in Satdobato on Friday, was attended by representatives from participating clubs.

The tournament will kick off on Falgun 25, with matches scheduled at Dasharath Stadium and the ANFA Complex. ANFA has also indicated that additional venues may be considered if necessary.

A total of 14 clubs—Chyasal Youth Club, Jhapa Football Club, Brigade Boys Club, Tusal Youth Club, RCT, Nayabasti Youth Club, Saraswoti Youth Club, Bansbari Club, Boys Union Club, Shree Bhagawati Club, Madhyapur Youth Association, Shree Kumari Club, Planning Boyz United, and Birgunj United—will compete in a single round-robin format.

The top two teams at the end of the league will be promoted to the A Division, while the bottom two will be relegated to the C Division.

The league winner will receive Rs 15 lakhs, with Rs 10 lakhs awarded to the runner-up and Rs 5 lakhs to the third-placed team. Each match winner will earn Rs 25,000, while teams will receive Rs 10,000 each in the event of a draw.

The Fair Play Team of the tournament will be awarded Rs 100,000. Individual awards include Rs 50,000 each for the Highest Scorer and Best Goalkeeper, while the Player of the Tournament will receive Rs 100,000. The Player of the Match will be awarded Rs 7,500.

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