Jhapa XI will take on Nepal Armed Police Force (APF) in the inaugural match of the 21st Tilottama Gold Cup football tournament at the Anfa Technical Centre on Saturday.

Among others in the fray for the title include Nepal Police Club, Sankata Club, Manang Marshyangdi Club, Dauphins Family of Cameroon, Brothers United Club of India, Sunsari XI, Chyasal XI and hosts Rupandehi XI.

The tournament was postponed by two days due to the problems in team selections while also taking into consideration of various other knockout tournaments being held around the country. The champions will receive Rs 850,000 and the runners-up will get Rs 550,000.