Jhapa FC

Jhapa
Full nameJhapa FC Pvt. Ltd.
Nickname(s)The Elephants
Founded2 January 2011; 14 years ago (2011-01-02)
GroundDomalal Rajbanshi Ground
Capacity10,000
PresidentArpan Bikram Khadka
General SecretarySujan Gautam
Head coachPrabesh Katuwal
LeagueNepal Super League
Websitejhapafc.com

Jhapa FC is a Nepali professional franchise football club based in Jhapa District. The club currently competes in the Nepal Super League, the top flight of football in Nepal.[1][2][3][4]

History

They were announced as one of the new franchises in the second edition in 2022. Jhapa FC have been a popular football club from eastern Nepal. Jhapa selected Anjan Bista as their Marquee Player for their maiden NSL campaign. They play their home matches in Domalal Rajbanshi Ground, in Jhapa district.

Players

2023 squad

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

Fixtures

27 November 2023 Jhapa FC 0-1 Sporting Ilam De Mechi FC Kathmandu
17:30 NST
  • Fernando C Torres Yellow card 29'
  • Awas Lamichhane Yellow card 65'
  • Pradip Lama Yellow card 72'
 Report
  • Amath Ndaw 86'
 Stadium: Dasharath Rangasala
Referee: Umesh Bidari (Nepal)
Man of the Match: Amath Ndaw (Sporting Ilam De Mechi FC)
2 December 2023 10 Pokhara Thunders 1-1 Jhapa FC Kathmandu
14:30 NST
  • Moses Gyabaah Twum 19'
  • Samandar Ochilov 90+8'
 Stadium: Dasharath Rangasala

References

  1. ^ "Nepal Super League unveils three new teams". Daily Kathmandu Post. 4 March 2022. Archived from the original on 24 February 2023. Retrieved 21 March 2022.
  2. ^ "Nepal Super League 2022 Auctions Concluded!". goalnepal.com. Goal Nepal. 4 March 2022. Archived from the original on 18 March 2022. Retrieved 21 April 2022.
  3. ^ "Nepal Super League to be held from April 24". The ANFA.com. 22 February 2022. Archived from the original on 20 February 2023. Retrieved 21 April 2022.
  4. ^ "Jhapa FC; The Newcomers With A Lot Of History!". Goalnepal.com. 18 March 2022. Archived from the original on 7 February 2023. Retrieved 25 April 2022.