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2021-02-19

National team squad down to 31

Nepali men's national football team squad, currently in closed camp training as part of World Cup Qualifiers preparations, has been reduced to 31 on Friday.

Head coach Bal Gopal Maharjan trimmed his squad for the third time leaving out seven players from the previous 38.

Arpan Karki (GK), Sesehang Aangdembe, Saroj Dahal, Devendra Tamang, Dilen Loktan, Bikash Tamang and Subas Gurung have been left out of the squad.

Goalkeeper Kiran Kumar Limbu and forward Abhishek Rijal are currently out of the country while Devendra Tamang and Suman Aryal both have been placed on medical leave.

Squad:

Goalkeepers: Bikesh Kuthu, Bishal Shrestha, Deep Karki, Bishal Sunar

Defenders: Rajeen Dhimal, Biraj Maharjan, Bikash Khawash, Ananta Tamang, Chhiring Gurung, Dinesh Rajbanshi, Ajit Bhandari, Suraj BK, Rohit Chand, Nishan Khadka, Palsang Lama

Midfielders: Sujal Shrestha, Bishal Rai, Santosh Tamang, Sunil Bal, Hemant Thapa Magar, Arik Bista, Tej Tamang, Ravi Paswan, Tridev Gurung, Sanjok Rai, Anjan Bista

Forwards: Bharat Khawas, Nawayug Shrestha, Darshan Gurung, Asish Lama, George Prince Karki

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2021-02-18

Waling move to third after Chandrapur win

Waling Municipality Syangja finished their National Women's League campaign with a 3-0 win over Chandrapur Municipality Rautahat on Thursday.

Hima Rawat opened the scoring in the 17th minute to give lead to Waling. Metho Eludie Ruth added the second two minutes after restart before Amisha Karki, returning to the playing set after recovering from a fractured wrist, made it 3-0 in the 54th minute.

Chandrapur had few chances to their name but were unable to convert any of them.

Waling's coach Dilip Thapa said they had expected to finish well in the league. "We had hoped for a strong finish but didn't go as we had planned. Injuries to key players restricted our progress," said Thapa.

Chandrapur's coach Noorraj Kafle said confirmation of sixth finish in the league had made the game a dead rubber for them. "We will finish sixth despite the win or a defeat. So the match was of little importance for us," said Kafle. Kafle reiterated they were also restricted by injuries to key players.

Waling are currently third in the table but can move down to fourth if Nepal Police Club with its match against Chaudandigadhi in the final day of the league.

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2021-02-18

Martyr's Memorial 'C' Division tie-sheet drawn

All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) has drawn the tie-sheet of Martyr's Memorial 'C' Division League which starts from March 14.

Senior Vice President Pankaj Bikram Nembang, acting General Secretary Arun Man Joshi, central committee members, and representatives form 'C' division clubs were present in the programme.

As per the tie-sheet, clubs have been divided into two groups―A and B―with each group consisting of seven clubs. Top three clubs from each group will move into the Super Six round where each club will play three matches against clubs in the other group.

The top three clubs after the Super Six round will be promoted to the 'B' Division.

Similarly, the bottom two clubs from each group will play a play-off and the losing team will be relegated to the C Qualifier.

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2021-02-17

Champions APF defeat Biratnagar, continue winning streak

Nepal Armed Police Force Club (APF) earned a hard-fought victory over Biratnagar Metropolitan City (BMC) in the National Women's League on Wednesday.

Having won the title even before the start of the game after Tribhuvan Army Football Club could only draw their match against Nepal Police Club (NPC), APF had to wait until the 55th minute to score against a valiant Biratnagar.

Anita KC broke the deadlock for APF and maintain their winning run in the tournament. APF have won all their 11 matches they have played so far. Their last match is a departmental derby against second placed Tribhuvan Army Football Club.

APF coach Bhagwati Thapa said winning the title was a bittersweet victory for their team. "Yes we won the title but injury to our key player wiped off our celebratory mood," said Thapa. Thapa was referring to the injury to forward Sabitra Bhandari, who was injured in their last match against NPC and now faces a lengthy spell in the sidelines.

Thapa added they also missed Bhandari in today's game. "She is pivotal to our game plan as she has scored most of the goal for us. Without her, we could not play as we wanted in today's match," said Thapa.

Biratnagar's coach Paras Chaudhary was also delighted with the team's performance despite the victory. "Our target was to draw in today's match. After a brilliant first half, my players got tired in the second half and we conceded a goal," said Chaudhary. Chaudhary said they had a wonderful tournament and played better than expected.

Having played all their matches, Biratnagar are currently in third position but can be overtaken both by NPC and Waling Municipality Syangja. Waling are against Chandrapur Municipality Rautahat in their last game while NPC face Chaudandigadhi in their final match.

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