Pokhara 11 won the third Nagarjun Veterans Football Tournament, beating Tribhuvan Army Football Club 4–0 in Friday’s final at Madhyapur Thimi ground. The champions collected NPR 800,000, while Army received NPR 500,000.
Pokhara 11 vs Army: Four Goals, Four Scorers
Denim Rai, Subin Kumar Shrestha and Surendra Tamang scored in the first half, sending Pokhara into the break 3–0 ahead. Ganga Bahadur Tamang added the fourth after halftime.
Calling this a narrow contest would be nonsense: Pokhara scored three times before the interval and finished without conceding. Four different scorers also meant the winning goals were not one player’s work.
Nagarjun Veterans Football Awards
Pokhara midfielder Govinda Bahadur Thapa was named the tournament’s best player and received a scooter.
| Award | Winner | Team | |---|---|---| | Best coach | Yogen Thakali | Pokhara 11 | | Best forward | Surendra Bahadur Tamang | Pokhara 11 | | Best goalkeeper | Shambhu Shrestha | Sanogaucharan Night Kings Club | | Best defender | Chun Bahadur Thapa | Tribhuvan Army | | Best midfielder | Raju Tamang | Tribhuvan Army |
Each of these five category winners received NPR 10,000.
Dharan City FC earned the Fair Play Award. Dr Krishna Bhattajan, 73, who represented Thasang Sports Club, was honoured as the tournament’s oldest participant.
Final Takeaway
Pokhara’s title came with a clean sheet, four goals and three individual honours. The 3–0 halftime lead is the clearest explanation of this final—not an invented tactical story unsupported by match details.
FAQ
Where was the Nagarjun Veterans Football final played?
The final took place at Madhyapur Thimi ground.
How much prize money did Pokhara 11 win?
Pokhara received NPR 800,000 for winning the title.
Who was the tournament’s best player?
Pokhara 11 midfielder Govinda Bahadur Thapa won the best-player award and a scooter.