Football
Second edition of ANFA President Cup from November 5
It is the second version of the tournament, which was first organised as the ANFA President League, between seven teams in 2021.
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The All Nepal Football Association, on Friday, revealed the fixtures for the ANFA President Cup between 10 teams. The fixtures were drawn in the presence of the club representatives at the Satdobato-based ANFA Complex.
According to the governing body of Nepali football, the league will take place at the Hetauda-based Gauritar Stadium in Makawanpur from November 5 to 18.
The 10 teams have been divided into two groups of five each, where they will play in a single round-robin format. The top two teams will then progress to the semi-final, with the group toppers facing the runner-up of the opposite group.
Group A comprises Jana Jagriti Yuba Club, Chitlang FC, Bijay Sports Club, Laligurans Association Club and Deurali Youth Club. Similarly, Naba Jagriti Club, Hairans Club, Tigers Team, Gaighat FC and Kakre Bihar Youth Club make up Group B.
Gauritar Stadium will host two matches a day. Chitlang FC and Deurali Youth Club will play the opening match of the tournament at 12:15 pm, and it will be followed by Bijay Sports Club vs Laligurans Association Club at 3:15 pm.
The semifinals will be played on November 16, and the final on November 18.
It is the second edition of the tournament, which was first organised as the ANFA President League between seven teams in March 2021 during the tenure of former ANFA President Karma Tsering Sherpa.
“The top four teams who will reach the semifinals will qualify for the Nation’s League,” ANFA Spokesperson Suresh Shah told the Post.