Breaking News
latest sports updates

Football

Football

Church Boys United Crowned Mechinagar Gold Cup Champions in Style

In a thrilling finale at the Kakarvitta Ground on Saturday, Church Boys United stamped their authority in Jhapa's football scene by clinching the 5th Mechinagar Gold Cup title with a narrow 1-0 victory over hosts Kakarvitta Football Training Center. The reigning Martyrs' Memorial 'A' Division League champions made their maiden Mechinagar triumph memorable, with striker Sameer Tamang emerging as the night's hero. Tamang's 11th-minute strike—capitalizing on a defensive error by Kakarvitta's Hemant Limbu—proved decisive in a tightly contested encounter where both sides squandered several scoring chances. With the win, Church Boys United walked away with a cash prize of Rs 1 million, while valiant runners-up Kakarvitta FTC settled for Rs 500,000. Despite falling short of a historic home title, Kakarvitta's skipper Khamir Gilsan Rai was named Player of the Tournament, a testament to his leadership and consistency throughout the competition.![](https://bootballer.com/storage/media/posts/VuViLMwWqaynF2bmoT6UZKjVSLYqK5B6ZZRqlOyX.jpg) This title marks Church Boys' fourth trophy in the Mofasal circuit this season, underlining their growing dominance beyond the capital. Their path to the crown was anything but easy—beginning with a nail-biting sudden-death win over Jhapa FC in the opener and a pulsating 4-3 comeback victory against Machhindra FC in the semifinals. Kakarvitta FT had a stellar run—outclassing India's Georgian FC 4-2 in their opening clash and overcoming Dharan FC via sudden death in a tense semifinal. The tournament also saw Church Boys' Abayomi Fakunle and Machhindra's Yusuf Malik finish as joint top scorers with three goals. Other standout performers included Church Boys' Tikendra Thapa (Best Goalkeeper), Suman Shrestha (Best Coach), Kakarvitta's Diwas Urau (Best Defender), and Parshu Rai (Emerging Player).![](https://bootballer.com/storage/media/posts/Xj2dBb1LvNBylVSuOkZ7Npyue5CPWrJGNTASpQwT.jpg) The awards were handed out in a grand closing ceremony, graced by Koshi Province Chief Minister Hikmat Karki and MLA GOPAL TAMANG. Hotel Mechi Crown, the event's title sponsor, ensured players were duly rewarded—the Player of the Tournament bagged Rs 51,000, the top scorers shared Rs 25,000 each, and the best goalkeeper and coach received Rs 21,000 each. The Emerging Player award carried a purse of Rs 15,000. In a tournament brimming with local pride and electric football, Church Boys United stood tall as deserving champions—raising the bar in Nepal's ever-competitive football landscape.

Football

Mechinagar Gold Cup Showdown: Kakarvitta, Church Boys Set for Title Clash

A thrilling finale awaits Mechinagar as hosts Kakarvitta Training Center and title-hungry Church Boys United clash in the grand finale of the Mechinagar Gold Cup on Saturday. The decisive clash starts at 3 PM at the buzzing Kakarvitta Sports Ground, with tickets priced at Rs 100. At Friday's pre-final press meet, both camps made their intentions crystal clear—they're not just here to participate but to etch their names in the tournament's history by clinching the coveted title for the first time. Church Boys Eye Fourth Title of the Season   With Coach Suman Shrestha at the helm, Church Boys United came into the final riding high on confidence and form. "The extra day's rest has been a blessing," said Shrestha. "We're well-prepared, focused, and determined to bring home the trophy — but we won't underestimate the hosts." Already boasting Jhapa Cup, Bagmati Gold Cup, and Falgunanda Gold Cup titles this season, Church Boys are gunning for their fourth silverware. They have made it to eight finals in 10 tournaments across the Mofasal circuit this season—a staggering run of consistency and dominance. Skipper Ekraj Budhathoki admitted fatigue had set in but vowed to give it their all: "It's our last tournament in this circuit — we're going out to finish strong.![](https://bootballer.com/storage/media/posts/MhkFl4w1ZEQplsfdw15v4LXa7DItFmtqwzO3Lpqe.jpg) Church Boys have looked lethal en route to the final, dispatching NSL side Jhapa FC on penalties before mounting a thrilling 4-3 comeback win over Machhindra FC— the former A Division champions — in the semis.   Nigerian forward Aboyoumi Fakunle led the charge with a semi-final hat-trick, while national team regular Suraj Jiu Thakuri, Sameer Tamang, Rajesh Pariyar, Jaya Gurung, and Gaurav Shrestha add depth and quality. Foreign recruits Serge Dica and Richard Wilson have also stepped up at key moments. Hosts Kakarvitta Banking on Home Turf Advantage   But Kakarvitta Training Center, the tournament hosts, has other plans. Fuelled by local pride and a passionate home crowd, they aim to script a fairy tale by lifting the title in their maiden final appearance this season. Coach Munna Subba is brimming with belief: "We respect Church Boys, but we're ready. This is our home ground, our supporters are behind us, and we're determined to keep the title in Mechinagar." Vice-captain Diwas Urau echoed the sentiment: "This is our moment — we'll give everything to bring glory to Kakarvitta." Kakarvitta's road to the final has been impressive. It began with brushing aside Indian outfit Georgian FC 4-2 before surviving a tense penalty shootout against Dharan FC in the semis.   Led by captain Khamir Gilshan, the squad features goalkeeper Biswas Chaudhary, Pasang Lama, Bibek Gurung, Nishan Limbu, and a trio of in-form foreign signings Robert, Ibrahim, and Franklin Tala, all of whom have been standout performers.![](https://bootballer.com/storage/media/posts/24DYahqYCDwbkPmWJvmnciUbbJvWZ3lYnaHzZfnz.jpg) Big Rewards on the Line   The stakes are high. The champion team will bag Rs 1 million, while the runners-up will take Rs 500,000. Individual honours include Rs 51,000 for the Best Player, Rs 25,000 for Top Scorer, and Rs 21,000 for Best Goalkeeper and Best Coach, with Rs 15,000 for the Emerging Player. Hotel Mechi Crown has sponsored the tournament, which is organized with technical backing from the Jhapa District Football Association and Mechinagar Khelkud Bikas Samiti.   Coordinator Shri Prasad Mainali confirmed that all final preparations have been completed ahead of what promises to be an electric finale. One thing's certain — when the whistle blows at 3 PM, only one name will be etched into Mechinagar Gold Cup folklore. Will it be the resurgent hosts or the title-collecting Church Boys? Football fans are in for a treat.

Football

Church Boys United Stage Epic Comeback to Reach Mechinagar Gold Cup Final

Kakarvitta, Mechinagar — In one of the most dramatic turnarounds in recent Nepali football, Church Boys United booked their place in the final of the Mechinagar Gold Cup 2081 with a stunning 4-3 comeback victory over Machhindra Football Club on Thursday at the Kakarvitta Ground. Trailing 3-0 at halftime, Church Boys roared back in the second half behind a sensational hat-trick from Abayomi Fakunle, rewriting the script of a match that looked all but lost. Fakunle's explosive performance, complemented by a goal from Richard Wilson, powered Church Boys into Saturday's grand finale, where they will take on tournament hosts Kakarvitta Football Training Center.![](https://bootballer.com/storage/media/posts/NJxgz9ZLIL5zBraaV6HZEBOVgpSuXBlHlGWN56Hr.jpg) ⚽ First-Half Blitz from Machhindra Machhindra looked to be cruising into the final after a commanding first-half display. Yusuf Malik opened the scoring in the 30th minute, followed by a brilliant finish from Andres Nia in the 43rd minute off an assist from Aditya Shakya. Just two minutes later, Malik bagged his second goal, finishing off a well-weighted ball from Niya to give Machhindra a dominant 3-0 cushion at the break. 🔥 Second-Half Resurrection Church Boys, however, came out a different team in the second half. Fakunle ignited the revival in the 60th minute, slotting home from a Richard Wilson assist. The Nigerian striker doubled his tally in the 68th minute, capitalizing on another precise delivery from Wilson to make it 3-2. Wilson turned scorer in the 78th minute, latching onto a loose ball after a miscleared Fakunle cross to level the score at 3-3, sending the home crowd into a frenzy. With five minutes remaining in regulation time, Fakunle completed his hat-trick in style, racing onto a through ball from Chandan Das and calmly finishing past the goalkeeper to seal a breathtaking 4-3 win.![](https://bootballer.com/storage/media/posts/vHrOR2DKdpk76KHfrwv98tbBgpaFhpdsWigmnnuq.jpg) 🏆 Final Awaits The comeback sets up a tantalizing final clash against Kakarvitta Football Training Center on Saturday. Tickets are priced at Rs 100. The champions will walk away with a purse of Rs 1 million, while the runners-up will receive Rs 500,000. In a tournament that has delivered high-octane football throughout, Church Boys' semifinal heroics might be one of the most memorable matches in Mechinagar Gold Cup history.

Cricket

Football

Nepal Crash Out of Women's T20I Tournament After Heavy Defeat to Uganda

Kathmandu — Nepal's hopes of advancing in the Women's T20 International Tournament ended on Thursday, as the team suffered a crushing 40-run defeat against hosts Uganda at the Entebbe Cricket Oval. With just one win from five matches and only two points on the board, Nepal now sits at the bottom of the table, officially bowing out of contention for a spot in the final. The defeat marked Nepal's fourth in the tournament, following earlier losses to Namibia (by six wickets and 23 runs in separate encounters) and a narrow two-run heartbreak against Hong Kong. Their only victory came in a dramatic one-wicket win over Uganda in their first meeting—now a lone bright spot in an otherwise underwhelming campaign. Chasing a modest target of 92 runs, Nepal's batting lineup faltered spectacularly, collapsing for just 51 runs in 17.1 overs. Apart from Kabita Kunwar (12) and skipper Indu Barma (11), none of the batters reached double digits, underscoring Nepal's batting woes. Uganda's bowlers capitalized on Nepal's fragile batting order. Irene Mutoni and Immaculate Nakisuyi led the charge with three wickets, while Janet Mbabazi and Konli Latte chipped in with a wicket each.![](https://bootballer.com/storage/media/posts/uC00alxzusUfzdu9ZC5K3HnAlPjIx3vDfJkL7ViE.jpg) After electing to bat first, Uganda posted 91 for 5 in their allotted 20 overs. Ruth Musamali anchored the innings with a solid 38, while Esther Iluku (22) and Stephanie Nampina (13*) provided key contributions. Nepal's bowlers made a respectable show, with Riya Sharma picking up two wickets. Pooja Mahato, Ishwari Bista, and Rubina Chhetri each claimed a wicket, but the batting collapse overshadowed their efforts. With this loss, Nepal exits the tournament with more questions than answers—particularly in the batting department—highlighting the need for introspection and rebuilding ahead of future international assignments.

Football

Nepal Women Fall Just Short in Tense Finish Against Hong Kong in T20I Series

KATHMANDU, March 10 — Nepal Women's national cricket team suffered a narrow two-run defeat to Hong Kong in their third match of the ongoing Women's T20 International tournament on Monday at the Entebbe Cricket Oval in Uganda. Chasing a modest target of 101 runs, Nepal fell agonizingly short, managing only 98 for 7 in their allotted 20 overs, despite a gritty 32-run knock from captain Indu Barma. With this loss—their second in three matches—Nepal now has two points. They opened their campaign with a six-wicket loss to Namibia but bounced back with a thrilling one-wicket victory over hosts Uganda in the second fixture. Hong Kong, on the other hand, continued its resurgence, registering back-to-back wins after an opening defeat to Uganda. With four points from three games, it now sits in a strong position in the tournament standings. In its second match, Hong Kong had earlier beaten Namibia by four wickets. Nepal's chase began with promise but lost steam in the middle overs. Skipper Indu Barma anchored the innings with a composed 32, while Pooja Mahato chipped in with 19. Contributions also came from Bindu Rawal (14), Roma Thapa (13*), and Sana Prabin (10), but the side couldn't find the late momentum needed to cross the finish line.![](https://bootballer.com/storage/media/posts/0hzWNi8xbbha9xqXDqerggi5zoukcM0HBChU4Z35.jpg) Hong Kong's bowlers held their nerve in the closing stages. Mariko Hill was instrumental with the ball, picking up two crucial wickets. Siu Miwai and Chan Ka Ying claimed a wicket apiece, applying pressure in key phases of the match. Earlier, Hong Kong posted 100 for 7 after being sent in to bat. Natasha Miles top-scored with a solid 35, Mariko Hill added 21, and Yasmin Daswani remained unbeaten on 11. Nepal's bowlers put in a disciplined effort, with skipper Indu Verma and Ishwari Bista claiming two wickets each. Pooja Mahato and Rachna Kumari Chaudhary also chipped in with one wicket apiece. Nepal now faces an uphill battle to remain in contention, with consistency proving elusive in the tournament.

Football

Nepal Clinch Nail-Biting One-Wicket Victory Over Uganda

Kathmandu – In a gripping contest that went down to the wire, Nepal's women's cricket team edged past hosts Uganda by a solitary wicket to register their first win in the ongoing Women's T20 International Tournament at the Entebbe Cricket Oval on Sunday. Chasing a modest target of 76 runs, Nepal held their nerve in a dramatic finish, reaching the total with one wicket to spare. The victory saw Nepal open its account in the tournament with two points from two matches, drawing level with Uganda, which also had two points but suffered its first loss. The chase was far from straightforward for the Nepali batters, who were tested by Uganda's disciplined bowling unit. Sana Pravin (17), Pooja Mahato (16), and Rubina Chhetri (10) provided crucial contributions in the low-scoring encounter. However, a collective display of grit and composure ultimately took Nepal over the line in a tense final over. Uganda's bowling attack was spearheaded by Janet Mbabazi, who picked up three wickets, while Sarah Walaza chipped in with two scalps, nearly turning the game in the host nation's favour.![](https://bootballer.com/storage/media/posts/y98PoftwJvilBi8DQXKK4LeBT2xi76cCh4TY9eEK.jpg) Nepal's bowlers had done well, restricting Uganda to 75 for 7 after opting to bowl first. Pooja Mahato was the pick of the bowlers with a stellar 3-wicket haul, while captain Indu Verma provided valuable support with two wickets. For Uganda, Immaculate Nakisuyi top-scored with 22 runs, while Stefania Nampiina (14) and Malisha Ariokot (11) added modest support in a batting performance that lacked momentum. The victory is a morale booster for Nepal, especially after their six-wicket defeat to Namibia in their opening match. Uganda, meanwhile, kicked off their campaign in style with an eight-wicket win over Hong Kong but now faces a tighter race in the points table following their narrow loss. With the tournament heating up, Nepal will hope to build on this momentum and strengthen its position in the standings as the action continues in Entebbe.

Test Latest Updates Second

Volleyball, Esports and Off Field Updates

Most Viewed Article

Here are all the most viewed articles of the week, carefully curated to bring you the latest insights and trends in the world of sports.