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Kathmandu Kickers Secure Runners Up Finish at Football For All Cup 2026 Women’s Tournament

The Football For All Cup is a tournament organized three times a year with one clear purpose: to give all Kathmandu-based academies with women’s teams a platform to compete at the highest possible level. This edition, which was organized at Cupon Sports Center, was a special experience for everyone at Kathmandu Kickers Football Academy.

With 12 teams participating, the tournament proved how important such competitions are for the growth of women’s football in Nepal.

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Competing in the U-18, 7-a-side women’s category, our young players stepped onto the pitch with confidence and belief. Over the course of the tournament, Kathmandu Kickers played a total of seven matches, including the final. Winning five games en route, the team demonstrated consistency, teamwork, and strong character to secure a place in the final.

The final brought a tough challenge against the defending champions, Student’s FC. Despite giving everything on the pitch, we suffered a 3-1 defeat and finished the tournament as runners-up. While the result was not what we hoped for, the effort, discipline, and fighting spirit shown by our players made us proud. Finals test both skill and mindset, and this experience will only make our players stronger.

This tournament carried extra meaning for us as Kathmandu Kickers were also the technical partner of the Football For All Cup 2026. Being part of the event beyond just competing fits perfectly with our vision of supporting and developing women’s football. Football should be inclusive, accessible, and empowering, and tournaments like this play a vital role in making that possible.

We are proud of our players, coaches, and everyone involved behind the scenes. Finishing as runners-up is a milestone, not a limit. The journey continues, and Kathmandu Kickers will continue to work on building confident footballers and a stronger football culture.

Kathmandu Kickers Qualifier Run Ends Despite Strong Team Effort

Kathmandu Kickers ended their Martyrs Memorial C Division League Qualifiers journey after the results in the final group match went against them. Although the team showed quality, fight, and discipline throughout the campaign, the outcome was not enough to take the club into the next round.

Kickers started the tournament in the best possible way with a dominant 4-0 win over FC Reale. The boys played with confidence, controlled the match from the first minute, and proved why they deserved to be in the qualifiers. That win gave the team a strong start and genuine belief for the rest of the campaign.

The second match against Freedom Fighter was the most important one. A win would have taken Kathmandu Kickers to another round, but the game did not go as planned. Kickers created chances and pushed throughout the match, yet Freedom Fighters were more clinical on the day, handing Kickers a 4-1 defeat.

Even after that loss, there was still hope. Kathmandu Kickers had a chance to qualify if FC Reale defeated Freedom Fighter in the final group match. The team and supporters watched with belief, hoping for a result that would keep the dream alive. But Freedom Fighter edged out FC Reale by 1-0, which meant Kathmandu Kickers missed out on progressing to the next round.

Although the journey ends here, the team takes pride in the performances, the passion shown by the players, and the support from everyone involved. Kathmandu Kickers will use this experience to grow stronger, learn from every match, and return even better.

The club remains committed to developing young players, promoting a positive football culture, and representing Kathmandu with dedication. The qualifiers may be over, but the mission continues.

Kathmandu Kickers Secure Dominant 4–0 Victory Over FC Reale in C Division Qualifiers

Kathmandu Kickers made a strong statement in their opening match of the Martyrs Memorial C Division League Qualifiers with a convincing 4–0 win against FC Reale. The performance reflected our determination, discipline, and hunger to start the campaign with confidence.

We started the match with the following XI:
Bhabishya Shah (Captain), Ujjwol Basnet (Goalkeeper), Dinesh Adhikari, Prajwol Karki, Ingla Hang Limbu, Anis Rokaha, Subash BK, Kabir Tamang, Shree Krishna Shrestha, Amrit Bashyal, and Rajkumar Tamang.

The match began with both teams trying to settle into the rhythm, but it was Kathmandu Kickers who gradually took control of the game. Our breakthrough came in the 34th minute when Rajkumar Tamang calmly found the back of the net. His composed finish gave us a well-deserved 1–0 lead heading into halftime.

In the second half, we continued to build pressure and created multiple chances. The introduction of Tenzing proved to be a turning point, as he delivered an immediate impact. In the 76th minute, the super sub doubled our lead with a brilliant finish, putting Kickers firmly in command of the match.

As the game moved into injury time, we maintained the same intensity. Anurag Basnet added our third goal in the 94th minute after a smooth attacking move. Just four minutes later, Subash BK produced one of the best moments of the match with a stunning strike in the 98th minute, sealing a dominant 4–0 victory for Kathmandu Kickers.

This win gives us a strong start in the group stage and boosts our confidence for the crucial final group match. Kathmandu Kickers will now face Freedom Fighters on 3rd December in what promises to be an important and exciting fixture.