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.
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.