Gianluigi Buffon, a key member of Italy’s World Cup-winning squad in 2006, will witness the final of the 3rd KP Oli Cup as the chief guest.

The hosts aim to end their long title drought in a high-stakes clash against Myanmar.

Lebanon’s victory ended their campaign on a positive note, but Kyrgyzstan have to leave the tournament without a point to their name.

Sabitra Bhandari’s decisive goal secures Nepal’s place in the final against Myanmar with a game in hand.

Bimala Chaudhary’s header in the 10th minute beats Kyrgyzstan 1-0 at the Dasharath Stadium.

Goals from Akhmadov, Orifjonov and Sattorov help the Uzbek side secure the trophy of the 24th edition of the tournament in their debut campaign.

The friendly football match was organised by All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) and National Sports Council in association with the Embassy of China in Nepal to celebrate the Chinese New Year.

The Nepal national women’s football team will commence their campaign against Kyrgyzstan on February 17 at Dasharath Stadium.

Kuvonchbek Olimov, Asilbek Oriejonov, Shavkatjon Sattorov and Sayidjamol Davlatjonmov scored Black Bulls, setting up a title decider against six-time champions Nepal Police Club in the Aaha-Rara Gold Cup.

A total of seven teams will compete in this year’s tournament, including defending champions Lalitpur City, former champions Kathmandu Rayzrs, Jhapa, Chitwan, Pokhara Thunders, Butwal Lumbini and Dhangadhi.

Sanjeev Lama’s second-half strike in the tournament’s 250th game proves decisive, sending the departmental side into their first final in six years.

Goals from Adbukodirov, Davlatjonov and Sattorov propel the Uzbekistan-based club to victory, setting up a semi-final clash against Three Star Club.

Nepal, Lebanon, Myanmar and Kyrgyzstan will compete in the competition.

First-half goals from Bibek Pandey and captain Ram Wajee propel the six-time champions into the last four for the first time since 2021.

The Indian side come from behind to beat Sankata 2-1.

Goalkeeper Tikendra Thapa’s shootout heroics help the A-Division Champions win the match 6-5 in sudden death.

The victory also helped Machhindra exact revenge for their semi-final loss in the 20th edition of the Aaha-Rara Gold Cup against APF, who went on to clinch the title.

The defeat eliminated Sahara from the tournament.

Sabita Rana Magar scores a brace, while Saru Limbu and Anu Lama add a goal each to seal a 4-0 victory against Nepal Police Club in the ANFA Women’s League final.

Although Police managed to hold APF to a goalless draw in the first half, they were unable to withstand the relentless pressure in the second.