Sports
ANFA targets AFC competition through National League. But ‘club licensing’ issue remains
By Nayak Paudel Inviting additional A Division clubs to participate, ANFA pushes for the National League as Nepal’s route back to continental football. But the absence of any AFC-licensed clubs exposes a deeper, unresolved structural gap.
Nepal defeated by UAE in ACC Men’s U19 Premier Cup final
By Post Report While Nepal lost the final, they have qualified for the U19 Asia Cup as one of the top three teams of the tournament.
Kathmandu beat Karnali by five wickets to strengthen playoff push
By Post Report Chasing 150, Gorkhas reach target in 18 overs with key contributions from Erasmus, Simpson and Sharki.
Powered by Gulshan Jha Karnali set Kathmandu a 150-run target in NPL
By Post Report Yaks recover from a shaky start to post 149 for 7 as Gulshan remains unbeaten on 49 off 22 balls.
Pakistan hands over new computer lab to Gyanodaya School
By Post Report New facility to boost ICT education for higher classes.
Unbeaten Sudurpaschim qualify for the playoffs with two matches in hand
By Nayak Paudel The Royals extend their winning streak to five matches on Saturday, defeating their arch-rivals Janakpur Bolts by six wickets. Meanwhile, Lumbini Lions register their second win of the season.
Nepal into ACC Men’s U19 Premier Cup final
By Post Report Bowling first, Nepal had Malaysia bundled out for a paltry 51 runs in 17.2 overs.
Sudurpashchim become first team to reach NPL playoffs with fifth straight win
By Post Report Ishan Pandey and Binod Bhandari steer clinical chase as defending champions Janakpur slip towards early exit.
Krishnamurthi’s half-century lifts Janakpur to 145 against Sudurpashchim
By Post Report New captain Wayne Parnell leads the side to competitive total as Avinash Bohara claims four wickets for league leaders.
Lumbini break losing streak with three-wicket win over Pokhara
By Post Report Chasing 151, Lumbini reached the target in 19.4 overs to secure their second win of the NPL season.
Nepal enter ACC U19 Premier Cup final after thrashing Malaysia
By Post Report Young Rhinos chased down the 52-run target inside eight overs to seal a dominant nine-wicket victory in Ajman.
Rossington and Neesham half-centuries power Pokhara to competitive total against Lumbini
By Post Report Pokhara Avengers post 150 after early collapse.
Biratnagar Kings find their rhythm again, while Kathmandu Gorkhas keep hopes for playoffs alive
By Nayak Paudel Basir Ahamad rescued the Kings in a neck-to-neck battle with Karnali Yaks to give them their fourth win in five matches. The Gorkhas, meanwhile, beat Chitwan Rhinos by 53 runs on Friday to climb to third position in the points table.
Biratnagar Kings overhaul Karnali Yaks in final over to seal three-wicket win
By Post Report Biratnagar ride Ahamad’s unbeaten 62 and hold their nerve at the death to secure a tense last-over win.
Karnali Yaks post 161-run target against Biratnagar Kings in NPL
By Post Report Priyank Panchal stars with 63 runs as Bosisto and Jha add crucial support to Karnali’s total.
Kathmandu Gorkhas beat Chitwan Rhinos by 53 runs
By Post Report Simpson’s 60 runs and disciplined bowling guide Kathmandu to a dominant NPL win.
Kathmandu Gorkhas set 143-run target against Chitwan Rhinos
By Post Report John Simpson’s rapid fifty lifts Kathmandu, but wickets tumble in the final four overs to leave Chitwan with a modest chase.
Royals remain indomitable. Bolts, the defending champions, hit rock bottom
By Nayak Paudel After guiding the unbeaten Sudurpaschim Royals past Lumbini Lions, Player of the Match Binod Bhandari took a sharp dig at the national team’s selection process.
Nepal U19 progress to ACC Men’s Premier Cup semifinal
By Post Report Chasing Saudi Arabia’s target of 219 runs, Nepal completed the chase in 30.4 overs thanks to a composed knock from opener Niraj Kumar Yadav (114 off 90) and in-at-three Nischal Kshetri (66 off 73).
Pokhara stun defending champions Janakpur for first win
By Post Report Avengers defend 155 with disciplined bowling to hand Bolts their third straight defeat in the NPL.