Nayabasti are the only club to be relegated so far. Madhyapur, Tushal and Brigade Boys seek to avert the same fate.

Bangladesh knocked them out with a 2-1 win in the first semi-final match played at the Golden Jubilee Stadium in Yupia on Friday.

The club entered the C Division in 2012 and the B Division in 2022. They have now secured a berth in the highest-tier league, capping off a remarkable ascent.

Nepal and India were competing for the top of the table in Group B.

Nepal set to face India for top spot in Group B.

ANFA, in its calendar for 2025, has also proposed a knockout championship in November and a franchise league in women’s football in December.

Kasi Raj Rai scored a hat-trick while Rajendra Karki and Pradip Rajbanshi scored twice and once, respectively.

Nepal are drawn alongside host India and Sri Lanka in Group B, while Bangladesh, Bhutan and Maldives make up Group A.

Of the several tournaments, the closest one is the SAFF U19 Men’s Championship, being held in India in May.

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Lalitpur City lifted the trophy of the third season in style, staying unbeaten.

SAFF states the postponement was a result of the lack of preparations to host the tournament in a home or away format.

Pokhara defeated Dhangadhi 1-0 in Qualifier 2 to reach their maiden NSL final. The win was also special for Pokhara as former Brazilian and Real Madrid legend Roberto Carlos was in attendance.

Nepal are expected to put on a good fight against Hong Kong even if the latter have a clear edge above the Gorkhalis in FIFA Rankings.

Coach Stuart Law, who is arriving on Friday, will witness a practice match series featuring 52 players who have been divided into four teams and build his squad for CWC League 2 tri-series in June.

Those with a UEFA pro-license, the highest professional coaching course in football, can apply for the position.

The final score of the semi-final match between Lalitpur City FC and Dhangadhi FC was 2-1, with Lalitpur coming out as victorious.

Chyasal and Bansbari will open the seventh round on Friday. A win would propel Chyasal to the third position while Bansbari seek an upset to move fifth.

It was the first time in three seasons that Kathmandu, winner of the first season in 2021, did not enter the playoffs.

Dhangadhi, Lalitpur and Pokhara are safe as the top three teams, while Kathmandu’s position would be at risk if Chitwan defeat Dhangadhi in the final league-stage fixture on April 17.