Nepal’s catastrophic Namibia Tri Series campaign under the coach has not only dented the Rhinos’ World Cup qualifier hopes but also put their ODI status in risk.

The forward’s 83rd minute goal gives Rohit Chand’s side a 1-0 friendly win.

Rohit Chand-led team today face a Pakistani side that is returning to international action for the first time in more than three years.

The friendly win means Nepal are now unbeaten against their South Asian rivals in their last five meetings.

The national side are back in single piece again after four months but caretaker coach Humagain will face a real test in his first game in charge against a side Nepal have remained unbeaten in the last four matches.

The champions beat Army 3-0 to end the league campaign with a perfect record while Police finish third after a 10-0 victory over winless Chaudandigadhi.

Bhagawoti Thapa’s side were assured of title before their match against Biratnagar after departmental rivals Army and Nepal played a 1-1 draw earlier on the day.