The new looking Sankata club who knocked out the departmental side Tribhuvan Army FC in the quarterfinal with a 3-1 score line on 18th of Poush, are facing the defending champions APF FC in the first semifinal of the ongoing 22nd Aaha Rara Pokhara Gold Cup 2022 today. 6 out of 10 participating teams has been knocked out of the tournament including the surprise exit of A division league winner Machhindra. From Wednesday the semifinal matches are kicking off where APF & Sankata are competing in the first match on 4th of Jan today followed by Church Boys vs Bhutenese youth sc on 5th Jan tomorrow.
APF vs Sankata Watch Live :
APF Squad: Raju Nagarkoti (GK), Man Bahadur Rana Magar, Top Bahadur Bista (C), Dipesh Dhimal,Sanish Shrestha, Mani Kumar Lama, Buddhi Man Rai, Nabin Lama, Yuvraj Khadka, Pradip Lama, Biku Tamang, Anjal Shrestha, Suman Shrestha, Sudip Shikrakar, Sabin Thapa, Saran Singh Basnet, Awash Lamichhane, Santosh Shrestha, Hari Karki, Sabin Gurung, Bipan Shrestha, Bishal Syangtang
Ramesh Dangal, Buddhi Man Rai, , Prabin Syangtan, Yubraj Khadka, Roman Rasaili, Shyam Nepali
Coach: Ratna Kaji Maharjan
Sankata Squad: Tikendra Thapa (GK), Bishnu KC, Ajay Maharjhan, Gautam Shrestha, Nishan Khadka, Dipendra BK, Kuldip Karki, Saroj Dahal, Ravi Silwal, Biyuk, Suraj Jeu Thakuri, Ayush Ghalan, Roshan Pahari, Sunil Bal, Dipesh Ale Magar, Shirshak Tuladhar, Ganesh Hamal, Anuj Gaire
Coach: Salyan Khadgi
APF Vs Sankata Match Preview:
APF are the defending champions of the competition which they achieved the feat winning their maiden title last year defeating the 6 times champions Manang Marsyangdi in the finals. Meanwhile Sankata do have a title they won before APF on 2021. It will be a mouthful match to witness today at Pokhara Stadium when these two strong sides come on the field. Lat time these two teams played a goaless draw in the 2021/22 A division league at Dashrath International Stadium, Kathmandu.
The winner between APF vs Sankata will face the winner between Church Boys United & Bhutenese youth sports club Minnesota in the final to be held on Friday 23rd of Poush.
APF vs Sankata Live Details:
You can watch the match between APF & Sankatacan live on youtube via official channel of Public 4K tv. Game will kick off at 2 PM NST in Pokhara Stadium. A total of 10 teams have participated in the competition this time. Winner will be awarded with 12 lakhs while the runners up will get 6 lakhs Nepali rupees.
The Return of Sankata's coach Salyan Khadgi
Sankata's coach Salyan Khadgi has been back on his duty after 2 year. Sankata has won many Title under his coaching. He was also former player and captain of Sankata Club.
Achievement under his coaching
- 2075 B.S - League Runner Up
- 2077 B.S - Aaha rara Goldcup Winner
- & many more like Rhino Goldcup ,Tillotama Goldcup, Bikash Running Shield & Simara Goldcup . Buddhasubba Goldcup (Runnerup).
Sankata agressive signings a head of A division league
Sankata Club has signed 6 Nepalese internationals strengthening their team for the upcoming season of Martyr's Memorial A Division League 2022-23. On Tuesday through a post on their social media, Sankata has announced Suraj Jeu Thakuri, Aayush Ghalan, Nishan Khadka, Gautam Shrestha, Tikendra Singh Thapa & Sunil Bal as their first signing of the season.
Even during the uncertainty of this season Martyr's Memorial A Division League, Sankata with a massive signing in the contrary have commenced their genius move in the transfer market. Sankata who had finished the last season at 7th positions seems serious in representing themselves as a contender for the upcoming season.
Players & their move to Sankata:
- Suraj Jeu Thakuri <<<< Jawalakhel YC
- Aayush Ghalan <<<<< Three Star Club
- Nishan Khadka <<<<< Three Star Club
- Sunil Bal <<<<< Machhindra FC
- Gautam Shrestha <<<< Tribhuvan Army FC
- Tikendra Thapa <<<< Jawalakhel YC
