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Under 23s strike gold after 23 years, heralding a new golden generation of football
Under 23s strike gold after 23 years, heralding a new golden generation of football
Nepal has been showered with success since August by winning the SAFF U-19s, the Bangabandhu Gold Cup, and now the prestigious South Asian…
Patrick Aussems deserves credit. Here’s why!
Patrick Aussems deserves credit. Here’s why!
I understand that after such a cruel late goal and a battering from our fiercest of rivals, we are left asking questions. It’s very easy to…
Social Media Reacts To Nepal’s U19 Emphatic Victory Against India
Social Media Reacts To Nepal’s U19 Emphatic Victory Against India
On Saturday, Nepal defeated India in the first SAFF U19 Championship held in Nepal, the nation’s first major trophy since 1993.
Subtle Change in SAFF Username Hints At Suzuki Sponsorship Deal
Subtle Change in SAFF Username Hints At Suzuki Sponsorship Deal
The SAFF Championship, the South Asian Football Federation’s flagship tournament, looks set to announce a new deal with Suzuki after…
Football’s Coming Home As Young Gorkhalis End 22 Years Of Hurt in Lalitpur
Football’s Coming Home As Young Gorkhalis End 22 Years Of Hurt in Lalitpur
By Ash Chetri
Can Nepal Win The South Asian Treble?
Can Nepal Win The South Asian Treble?
2015 is yet another ‘SAFF year’ in the men’s game, and Nepal is presented with the U16, U19, and Senior SAFF Championships. One of which is…
6 reasons for Nepal U-23's shambolic performance in Tehran
6 reasons for Nepal U-23's shambolic performance in Tehran
GoalNepal’s columnist Ash Chetri points out six reasons for Nepal U23's nightmare campaign in Tehran that every Nepalese football fan is…
Philippines v Nepal: Video-Analysis
Philippines v Nepal: Video-Analysis
What went wrong for Nepal? Let’s take a look at the footage and reflect on what lessons the boys in red could learn from the loss
Room for improvement: Mentality cost Nepal the game
Room for improvement: Mentality cost Nepal the game
By Ash Chetri
Jang Hyunsoo launches Korea into the semis as rivals Japan crash out in Munhak derby
Jang Hyunsoo launches Korea into the semis as rivals Japan crash out in Munhak derby
Korea Republic clinched a crucial victory over Japan after Jang Hyunsoo converted a major penalty in the dying minutes of the heated clash.
The Korean Derby: A Game of Two Halves
The Korean Derby: A Game of Two Halves
The two Koreas have had their fair share of bouts in the sporting arena, but what stands out among all others is their rivalry in the…
Football at the top of the world
Football at the top of the world
Nepal has confirmed its involvement for the Men’s footballing event at the 2014 Incheon Asian games. But what does the participation mean…