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CBU Stuns Army; Stalemate for Friends’ & Chitlang in National League Double-Header

LALITPUR – It was a day of contrasting fortunes at the ANFA Complex as Church Boys United (CBU) secured a dramatic victory over league heavyweights Tribhuvan Army, while Friends' Club and Chitlang FC played out a gritty scoreless draw in National League action. **Church Boys United Hand Army first Defeat** In the marquee matchup of the day, Church Boys United (CBU) delivered a tactical masterclass to defeat Tribhuvan Army Football Club 2-1, handing the departmental giants their first loss of the season. CBU took control through goals from Nigerian forward Abayomi Fakunle and midfielder Rohan Karki. While veteran striker Nawayug Shrestha pulled one back for the Army with a signature finish, CBU's defence held firm under intense late pressure. The victory sees CBU surge into sixth place in the standings with 13 points from six matches, leapfrogging the Army, who now sit seventh with 11 points. Despite the win, the match was marred by officiating controversy. Two CBU officials were shown red cards during a heated exchange over "doubtful" refereeing decisions, prompting the club to file a formal complaint with the federation over perceived bias. ![](https://bootballer.com/storage/media/posts/X9C4nehSHyJ0ZZ6phPM1gqBvO0S1sU4aoBBDNNZI.jpg) **Defensive Stalemate for Friends' and Chitlang** In the 2nd fixture day, Friends' Club Kopundole and Chitlang Football Club battled to a 0-0 stalemate in a Matchday 23 encounter. Despite a gruelling contest, neither side could find a clinical edge in front of spectators. The match was defined by a physical midfield struggle that saw referee Kabin Byanjankar issue yellow cards to Friends' Club's Ashish Chapagain and Prabesh Basnet, as well as Chitlang’s Mathew Babatunde Olanrewaju. Both managers utilised their benches in the second half—with Chitlang introducing international duo Solomon Adeyinka and Olanrewaju—but the deadlock remained unbroken. Chitlang FC’s Aashish Sonam was ultimately named Player of the Match for his defensive heroics that secured a clean sheet and a vital point for his side.
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ANFA Greenlights Women’s League Kick-off

KATHMANDU – The All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) has officially announced that the Women’s League is set to commence next month, signalling a rare streak of consistency for the domestic game. Following a high-level coordination meeting with participating clubs at the ANFA Complex in Satdobato today, the governing body confirmed that the tournament will kick off on the 4th of the upcoming month. The news comes as a breath of fresh air for women's football, marking the second consecutive year ANFA has organised the league—a stark contrast to the Men’s ‘A’ Division League, which has remained in limbo for nearly three years. While the Men’s National League is currently active, the top-tier 'A' Division has struggled for a slot on the calendar. In contrast, the women’s circuit has maintained its momentum, with the qualifying rounds for this edition already concluded. ![](https://bootballer.com/storage/media/posts/BhEdzeFnSeoosRx9UKrYXe3K7c1bnopciDjeQSt7.jpg) In a move to ensure administrative readiness, ANFA has mandated that all participating clubs finalise their core rosters by March 13 (Phagun 29). The coordination meeting featured key ANFA stakeholders, including CEO Indraman Tuladhar, Spokesperson Suresh Shah, and Tournament Director Sanjeev Mishra, as well as club representatives. All eyes will be on the Armed Police Force (APF) Club, who enter the tournament as the defending champions. Having dominated the domestic circuit last year, APF will be the team to beat as the action returns to the capital. The upcoming league is viewed by many as a vital platform for national team selection, especially given the rising profile of Nepali women footballers on the international stage.
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National League 2082: PBU Crushes Sankata Behind Kebe’s Hat-trick as Jawalakhel Stuns Nepal Police Club

KATHMANDU – It was a day of high-scoring drama and tactical masterclasses at the ANFA Complex in Satdobato, as the National League 2082 saw Planning Boys United (PBU) and Jawalakhel Youth Club secure dominant victories, reshaping the mid-table standings. **Kebe’s Masterclass Propels Planning Boys United** In the day's standout performance, Papa Ibou Kebe delivered a lethal finishing display to lead Planning Boys United to a comprehensive 4-0 victory over a struggling Sankata Club. PBU wasted no time establishing dominance. The deadlock was broken in the 19th minute when Kebe slotted home a clinical finish following a pinpoint pass from Pratap Singh Rai. The momentum stayed firmly with PBU as Shyamlu Murmu doubled the advantage in the 30th minute, finishing off a brilliant ball from Roman Bhujel. Sankata struggled to find their rhythm throughout the match, and their defensive woes were exploited late in the second half. Kebe completed his hat-trick with two late goals in the 80th and 90th minutes, ensuring PBU walked away with all three points. With this fifth win of the season, Planning Boys United surges to 16 points from seven matches, while Sankata remains stuck on 6 points after their third defeat. ![](https://bootballer.com/storage/media/posts/gQjDrsiBvIbIgXxjsFIIvLMTbUXCfJCI69QoSH83.jpg) **Jawalakhel Overcomes Fatigue to Sink Nepal Police Club** Earlier in the day, Jawalakhel Youth Club proved that momentum is a powerful tool, brushing aside departmental giants Nepal Police Club with a 3-0 win. The victory is particularly impressive considering Jawalakhel was back on the pitch just 48 hours after competing in the gruelling final of the 25th Aha! Rara Pokhara Gold Cup. Despite the quick turnaround, the "JYC" attackers showed no signs of fatigue. Nicholas Hamilton, Yubaraj Dhakal, and Bikas Darlami Magar each found the back of the net to secure a vital second win of the league campaign. The result sees Jawalakhel climb to 9th place in the table with 9 points from six matches. In contrast, the crisis deepens for Nepal Police Club, who languish in 14th place with just 4 points from their opening six fixtures.

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Police Club Dominates APF in Jai Trophy Elite Cup Opener

Police Club Dominates APF in Jai Trophy Elite Cup Opener

KIRTIPUR – In a commanding display of all-round cricket, Nepal Police Club (NPC) secured a resounding 9-wicket victory over departmental rivals APF Club in their opening match of the Jai Trophy Men’s Elite Cup at the TU Cricket Stadium. The two-day format highlighted Police Club’s depth, as they outclassed APF in every department to claim bragging rights in this high-stakes encounter. **Clinical Run Chase** Chasing a target of 113 in the final innings, the Police Club batters wasted no time. Opening sensation Kushal Bhurtel turned the chase into a highlight reel, smashing a blistering 71 runs off just 53 balls. His aggressive approach took the game away from APF within the first hour. Accompanied by a steady Amit Shrestha (32)*, Bhurtel ensured the target was reached in just 16.4 overs with the loss of only one wicket. ![](https://bootballer.com/storage/media/posts/x1Xmqs0OAfuhRFXqTgvtB7EUsIu5fH841VprtcOB.jpg) **The Turning Point: First Innings Lead** The foundation of this victory was laid during the first innings. After APF posted a modest 185, Police Club responded with a declared total of 277/7. **Shankar Rana was the star of the show, anchoring the innings with a brilliant unbeaten 105.** **Dilshad Ali provided crucial support with a well-made 58.** **The declaration gave the Police a vital 92-run lead, putting immense pressure on APF heading into day two.** ![](https://bootballer.com/storage/media/posts/BRY12TLDGasioaLy1B428bFfKFgdYEUm0j1NcXJK.jpg) **Bowling Masterclass** Despite a fighting 94 from APF’s Deepak Bohara and a gritty 32 from Amar Routela in their second innings, the APF lineup crumbled against the spin duo of Lalit Rajbanshi and Kushal Bhurtel. Rajbanshi was clinical, picking up 5 wickets in the second innings to dismantle the middle order. Bhurtel complemented his batting heroics by chipping in with 3 wickets, restricting APF to 204 and setting up the manageable chase for the Police. **Player of the Match: Lalit Rajbanshi, for his exceptional match haul of 9 wickets across both innings.** **Elsewhere in the Tournament** In another fixture held at Mulpani, the match between Tribhuvan Army Club and Bagmati Province ended in a stalemate. Both sides fought to a draw as time expired, leaving them to share the points in a much tighter contest than the blowout at Kirtipur.

Clinical England Stifle Sri Lanka in Super 8 Opener

Clinical England Stifle Sri Lanka in Super 8 Opener

BRIDGETOWN – On a surface that offered more questions than answers for the batters, England’s bowling unit found the perfect rhythm to dismantle co-hosts Sri Lanka by 51 runs, securing a vital opening win in the T20 World Cup Super 8 stage. Despite a stuttering performance with the blade, Harry Brook’s side proved that 146 is more than enough when backed by tactical discipline and a clinical edge in the field. **Jacks and Archer Tear Through Top Order** Defending a modest total of 146-9, England needed early inroads, and Will Jacks delivered a masterclass in opportunistic spin bowling. Exploiting a sluggish pitch that rewarded accuracy, Jacks ripped the heart out of the Sri Lankan chase during the Powerplay. He struck twice in consecutive deliveries to remove Kusal Mendis and Pawan Rathnayake before claiming the scalp of Dunith Wellalage. His triple-strike left the co-hosts reeling at 34-5, a deficit from which they never recovered. Complementing Jack's spin was the sheer pace of Jofra Archer. Archer silenced the local crowd by dismissing the dangerous Pathum Nissanka—fresh off a century against Australia—and opener Kamil Mishara. Sri Lanka’s collapse was eventually epitomised by Dushan Hemantha, who bizarrely hit his own wickets, ending a dismal collective effort that saw them bundled out for just 95. ![](https://bootballer.com/storage/media/posts/HDPOVFkDBGuO8PA4R8zDh9vvQTCk8hxZJwgcArQF.jpg) **Salt Provides the Lone Spark** Earlier in the day, England’s batting lineup looked uncharacteristically fragile. Skipper Harry Brook’s men struggled to find their timing; Jos Buttler laboured to 7 off 14 balls, while Jacob Bethell and Tom Banton fell cheaply. The innings was salvaged by Phil Salt, whose gritty 62 provided the backbone of the English total. Salt’s ability to find boundaries on a difficult track, supported by a quick-fire 21 from Jacks, pushed England to a competitive, albeit slim, score. **Turning the Tide** Sri Lanka entered the match as the favourites on this ground, having chased down 182 against Australia earlier in the tournament. However, the shifting nature of the pitch played into England's hands. "The pitch was tough, but we knew if we hit the right lengths, the pressure would do the work," a team source noted. "Jacks executed the plan perfectly." While the batting remains a concern for the defending champions, the bowling masterclass provides a significant momentum boost. England now turns their attention to a high-stakes clash against Pakistan on Tuesday, followed by a showdown with New Zealand on Friday.

Jai Trophy: Departmental Giants Flex Muscles with Clinical Victories

Jai Trophy: Departmental Giants Flex Muscles with Clinical Victories

KATHMANDU – It was a day of departmental dominance in the Jai Trophy Men’s Elite Cup Two-Day Cricket tournament, as both Tribhuvan Army Club (TAC) and Armed Police Force (APF) Club registered emphatic victories to shake up the points table. While the Army dismantled the defending champions in Kirtipur, APF relied on their international stars to chase down a tricky total at Mulpani. **Army Topples Defending Champions Police in Clinical Display** At the TU Cricket Stadium, Tribhuvan Army Club delivered a statement win, crushing defending champions Nepal Police Club (NPC) by 9 wickets. The foundation was laid by a masterclass from Bhim Sharki, whose unbeaten 105 off 113 balls powered Army to a first-innings total of 234/9 (declared). This gave them a crucial 47-run lead despite a valiant 6-wicket haul from Police spinner Sagar Dhakal. The pressure proved too much for the champions in their second outing. Aside from Kushal Bhurtel’s fighting 48, the Police batting lineup collapsed for a meagre 88 runs. Basir Ahmad (4 wickets) and Kushal Malla (3 wickets) tore through the middle order, leaving Army with a tiny target of 42. Malla then swapped the ball for the bat, smashing an unbeaten 42 to seal the game. The Fallout: Army secures 24 points, while the defending champions leave with a disappointing 10. ![](https://bootballer.com/storage/media/posts/5fjjN9vpnZhmvYDQ458xdNfHm6FxBCNN5jog2P7j.jpg) **Paudel and Sheikh Lead APF to Victory Over Bagmati** Meanwhile, at the Mulpani Cricket Ground, APF Club overcame a spirited Bagmati Province by 8 wickets, thanks to a clinical chase orchestrated by national team mainstays Rohit Paudel and Aasif Sheikh. Bagmati, trailing by 31 runs after the first innings, put up a fight in their second turn at the crease. Captain Ishan Pandey led from the front with a blistering 84 runs (including 12 fours and 2 sixes), setting APF a target of 137. Irshad Ahmed was the pick of the APF bowlers, claiming a 5-wicket haul to add to his three from the first innings. The chase was a professional affair. After the early loss of Deepak Bohora (12), Aasif Sheikh (59) and Rohit Paudel (56*) put on a batting clinic. Paudel, who also remained unbeaten with 87 in the first innings, was the undisputed Player of the Match. The Standings: APF bags a massive 26.5 points, while Bagmati takes 12 points for their efforts.

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