Nepal Secure first-ever victory over Singapore

Nepal made history with a 1-0 win over Singapore in an international friendly at the National Stadium of Singapore on Friday, securing their first-ever victory against the hosts.

Gillespye Jung Karki netted the decisive goal in the 12th minute, capitalizing on a well-placed cross from Manish Dangi. It was Karki’s third goal for the national team and a crucial confidence boost ahead of Nepal’s AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers match against Malaysia on March 25.

Singapore had several opportunities to equalize, but Nepali goalkeeper Kiran Kumar Limbu produced a series of vital saves to preserve the clean sheet and ensure Nepal’s historic triumph.

The victory also marked a perfect start for Nepal’s new head coach, Matt Ross, who was leading the team for the first time. 

Defender Suman Shrestha and forward Subash Bam Thakuri made their debuts in the senior side. Shrestha was named in the starting lineup by coach Ross while Thakuri replaced Shrestha in the 60th minute for his debut.

Photo courtesy: Football Association of Singapore