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Contrary to expectations,the national team of Nepal fell well short of a good performance against Philippines  in the  away  fixture of the 2019 AFC Cup Qualifiers in Manila, Philippines. Although Nepal went into the match as  clear underdogs, they were expected to perform reasonably well and give the opposition a run for their money. The  expectations, however,  did not transpire as they  suffered  a hugely disappointing 1-4 drubbing much to fans’ chagrin. The result  was  a  big setback  for Coach Gyotoku and a tough pill to swallow.He had hoped to see  his team churn out  a gritty and credible showing, however, their efforts largely fell flat. Nepal faced their toughest opposition  in Philippines since the Japanese took over as head coach . And deep down the coach knew they had a real first big challenge  on hands and it was going to be a difficult match. Nepal entered the fixtu...

As the national   football team of Nepal  gears up for the away match against Philippines in the 2019 Asian Cup Group F qualifiers in Manila, Philippines, they will hope to pick up where they left last year. It maybe recalled that the 2016 season was quite a  success for Nepal football  strictly in terms of outcome. We witnessed unexpected success  achieved by local football clubs and national teams in international tournaments. Everybody knows that they earned it the hard way. The success of the teams breathed some life and optimism into  Nepali football that has remained stagnant for far too long. All the credit goes to the players.The success largely resulted from a culmination of talent, hard work, dogged determination and fighting spirit. Remember,  the national team   had gone over two decades   without   a major championship title and the drought finally ended when they beat India in th...

I know I am late in writing  about Manang Marshyangdi Club’s  performance in the 2nd Sheikh Kamal International Club Cup  Championship in Chittagong,Bangladesh.Bear with me. We already know Manang Marshyangdi Club’s (MMC)  run of championship titles abruptly ended after going down to TC Sports  Club Maldives, the eventual winners. Custodian Dinesh Thapa Magar’s uncharacteristic error towards the fag end of the game and poor finish resulted in a bitter loss for heavily favoured MMC.Besides, man of the match Nepal’s number one goalkeeper Kiran Chemjong who excelled under the bar made crucial saves denying the opposition goals. Star-studded MMC went into the match with  a clear edge over the youthful Maldives outfit and enjoyed territorial advantage for the most part. They had the lion’s share of ball possession,created a host of scoring chances but failed to cash in.They only have themselves to blame. They  were guilty of letting the opponen...

Come Saturday,there will be plenty of familiar sights and sounds  at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket ground in Kirtipur as local cricket aficionados gear up for the vital  Nepal vs  Kenya clash in the   50- over ICC World Cup League Championship. The two -match series holds tremendous significance for both sides. They  are  still in the danger zone and desperately fighting each other  to secure a  spot in the final round. Currently Kenya and Nepal are fifth and sixth respectively  in the eight team league table standings. With the top four teams advancing to the last round, there is plenty at stakes for both teams. Last year in the same competition before Nepal played Namibia at home, they were in a hopeless position and faced  two must win games to keep their slim hopes alive. Much to everyone's relief,the home side put together  a big performance to win both  matches. Later that  year t...

A stroke of luck and bylaws of the tournament helped Manang Marshyangdi Club reach the semi-final of the Sheikh Kamal International Club football championship in Chittagong, Bangladesh. Mohammedan Sporting Club(MSC) did a huge favour to  Manang. Marshyangdi Club (MMC) by getting the better of Shaheen Asmayee FC in the decisive final game of the group. The 2-1 victory registered by MSC over Shaheen Asmayee FC put MMC in the last four. All that was needed by the  Afghan Club was a  draw or win for   a semi-final spot.. Likewise, even a 3-1 victory could not have helped MSC’s  cause because of the competition bylaws in place. Had they not made it to the semi-final,MMC would have rued their missed chances and had only to  blame themselves. In the vital clash against defending champions Chittagong Abahani Limited  they squandered  a 2-0 lead and barely managed  to salvage a draw at the end. Their fate largely hinged on the out...

Manang Marshyangdi Club find themselves in a spot of bother following their surprise defeat at the hands of unfancied Shaheen Asmayee FC in the Sheikh Kamal International Club Cup tournament in Chittagong,Bangladesh. In a must win game the champion club  of Afghanistan not only  stunned Manang Marshyangdi Club (MMC) 3-1  but kept their hopes alive for a semi-final spot. Afghan striker and skipper of the team Amiruddin Sharifi stole the limelight  scoring  a superb hattrick, the first of the competition to put the game  beyond the reach of heavily favored MMC. After the lacklustre performance  against  Chittagong Abahani in the opener, the result came  as a surprise to everyone.Nobody expected it. The Afghan side did remarkably well to regroup and bounce back with a well deserved victory over MMC. They played aggressively throughout and made the most of their chances. Shaheen Asmayee FC’s win and Mohammedan Sporting Club’s drawn e...

Going by their current  form and performance,  star -studded Manang Marshyangdi Club rightfully  deserved to  represent Nepal at  the  second edition of the Sheikh Kamal International Club Cup Football taking place  in  Chittagong, Bangladesh. Having dominated the domestic front,the champion club of Kathmandu enter the competition with high hopes and expectations. They are riding high with  a three -championship winning streak. They have the momentum and experience  on their side and holds the key to their success. More important,they must use it to its full extent  to extend their winning performance in the Bangladesh tourney. That said, Manang Marshyangdi Club (MMC),however,are in a different ball game and are up against  formidable opponents. No doubt, the competition is tough, and they will have to be at their very best and display  the ability to produce desired results when needed most. They must step ...