Limbu was a member of the Roundglass Punjab FC that won the I-League title in the 2020-21 season and was named the best goalkeeper in the past season with the same team.

Though the Indian Super League side Bengaluru were made to wait until the 51st minute to get on the scoresheet, they taught a harsh lesson to Army once they broke the deadlock.

The Kathmandu-based 'A' Division outfit edged African Roots Association 4-2 on penalties after the match ended in 1-1 draw in the regular playing time.

Though Police played a technically sound game, the physically superior Roots Association played long passes and high balls keeping the departmental opponents under pressure.

Nawayug Shrestha scores twice for Nepal’s departmental team, who will face Indian Super League side Bengaluru FC in the second round on March 14.

Sankata, who stunned defending champions and six-time winners Manang Marshyangdi Club in the quarter-final, took the lead in the 33rd through Subash Gurung.

Tej Tamang and Saujan Rai Yakkha were also on the scoresheet as the six-time winners set a last-four clash with African Root Association at the Pokhara Stadium.

Sujal Shrestha, Bikash Khawas, Arik Bista, Sunil Bal, Bishal Sunuwar, Tej Tamang, Dinesh Rajbanshi and Dip Karki were drafted at a maximum price of Rs200,000 at the auction of Nepal’s first franchise football tournament.

Sankata's Guinean winger Fode Fofana scored the winner two minutes before the interval to send the champions packing and register their first ever victory over Manang in the tournament.

Lama, the highest scorer of the last Martyrs Memorial 'A' Division League, scored the decisive goal three minutes from time to secure a semi-final berth in the tournament that features eight teams.

Goals from Sanjog Rai and Bishal Rai ended Nepal’s eight-match goalless streak.

The hosts must win, draw or lose by a single goal margin to advance into the final.

The outcome confirms Bangladesh’s berth in the final while the hosts’ fate depends on the outcome of the last match against the South Asian side.

The hosts axe team regulars, including Nawayug Shrestha and George Prince Karki from the final squad as they start the Three Nations Cup journey today.

Sujal Shrestha, Bikash Khawas, Arik Bista, Sunil Bal, Bishal Sunuwar, Tej Tamang, Dinesh Rajbanshi and Dip Karki were drafted at a maximum price of Rs200,000 at the auction of Nepal’s first franchise football tournament.

The football governing body ANFA on Thursday announced that almost all preparations for the tournament were over.

Mason, who coached premier division clubs in the Philippines including former champions Global FC for seven years, also has coaching experiences in Japan.

Newly-appointed Gary Phillips, 57, of Australia has the challenge of bringing home the first international trophy despite Nepal having reached nine finals since 2010.

Dhangadi FC is one of the seven franchises of the league to be organised by Nepal Sports and Event Management under the technical support of the football governing body All Nepal Football Association.

The seven-team tournament to be organised under the technical support of the All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) would be played in the round robin format at Dasharath Stadium.