National League 2082: PBU Crushes Sankata Behind Kebe’s Hat-trick as Jawalakhel Stuns Nepal Police Club
By Sachit Subba • Football • Feb 23, 2026 15:58 PM • 25 views
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.
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.
