Nepal Super League
Professional football league in Nepal
Football league
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| Organising bodies | Nepal Sports and Events Management (NSEM) ANFA |
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| Founded | February 21, 2021; 3 years ago (2021-02-21) |
| Country | Nepal |
| Confederation | AFC |
| Number of teams | 9 |
| Level on pyramid | 1 |
| International cup(s) | SAFF Club Championship (proposed) |
| Current champions | Lalitpur City F.C. (1st Title) (2023) |
| Most championships | Lalitpur City F.C. (1 Title) & Kathmandu Rayzrs F.C. (1 Title) |
| Top goalscorer | Messouke Oloumou (8 goals) |
| TV partners | Himalaya TV |
| Current: 2023 Nepal Super League | |
The Nepal Super League is Nepal's first professional franchise-based football league organised by Nepal Sports and Events Management (NSEM) with technical support of ANFA.[1][2]
A total of seven franchises participated in the first tournament which was held at Dasharath Rangasala Stadium from 24 April to 15 May 2021.[3][4]
Teams
| Team | Location | Home ground | Capacity |
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| Biratnagar City F.C. (formerly) | Biratnagar, Koshi Province | Sahid Rangasala | 15,000 |
| Kathmandu Rayzrs F.C. | Kathmandu, Bagmati Province | Dasharath Rangashala | 15,000 |
| Lalitpur City F.C. | Lalitpur, Bagmati Province | Chyasal Stadium | 10,000 |
| F.C. Chitwan | Bharatpur, Bagmati Province | Various | |
| Pokhara Thunders | Pokhara, Gandaki Province | Pokhara Rangasala | 16,500 |
| Butwal Lumbini F.C. | Butwal, Lumbini Province | Various | |
| Dhangadhi F.C. | Dhangadhi, Sudurpashchim Province | Dhangadi Stadium | 10,000 |
| Jhapa FC | Jhapa, Koshi Province | Mechi Stadium | 10,000 |
| Sporting Ilam De Mechi FC | Ilam, Koshi Province | Mai Valley Ground | 10,000 |
| Birgunj United FC | Birgunj, Madhesh Province | Narayani Stadium | 15,000 |
Stadium
All matches are held at the Dasarath Rangasala in Kathmandu.
| Dhangadhi | Butwal | Pokhara | Kathmandu | Biratnagar |
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| Dhangadi Stadium | ANFA Technical Centre | Pokhara Rangasala | Dasarath Rangasala | Sahid Rangsala |
| Capacity: 10,000 | Capacity: 5,000 | Capacity: 16,500 | Capacity: 15,000 | Capacity: 15,000 |
| Team: Dhangadhi F.C. | Team: Butwal Lumbini F.C. | Team: Pokhara Thunders | Team: Kathmandu Rayzrs F.C. | Team:Biratnagar City F.C. |
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| Birgunj | Lalitpur | Ilam | Jhapa | Chitwan |
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| Narayani Stadium | Chyasal Stadium | Mai Valley Ground | Domalal Rajbanshi Ground | - |
| Capacity: 15,000 | Capacity: 10,000 | Capacity: 5000 | Capacity: 2000 | Capacity: - |
| Team: Birgunj United FC | Team: Lalitpur City F.C. | Team: Sporting Ilam De Mechi | Team: Jhapa FC | Team: FC Chitwan |
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Champions
Kathmandu Rayzrs won the first season in 2021.
| Number | Season | Winner | Top scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2023 | Lalitpur City F.C. |  Imoh Ezekiel |
| 1 | 2021 | Kathmandu Rayzrs FC |  Messouke Oloumou |
References
- ^ "Franchise football league from April 24". Archived from the original on 12 April 2021. Retrieved 12 April 2021.
- ^ "Nepal Super League to be held from April 24.E". Khabarhub. 23 February 2021. Archived from the original on 12 April 2021. Retrieved 12 April 2021.
- ^ "Nepal Super League Franchises unveiled". The Kathmandu Post. 14 March 2021. Archived from the original on 12 April 2021. Retrieved 12 April 2021.
- ^ "ANFA | Nepal Super League to be held from April 24". the-anfa.com. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
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