United had earlier defeated Himalayan Sherpa 2-1 in the semifinal of the 10th Aaha Gold Cup held in Pokhara two months ago. “We want to take revenge against them,” said Himalayan Sherpa´s manager Tenzing Sherpa. [break]
“The players are confident as they have won both their previous matches against good teams,” Sherpa added. Himalayan Sherpa had defeated Nepal Police Club 1-0 in the first match while it beat Manang Marshyangdi Club 2-1 in the semifinal.
African United thumped Purbanchal-XI 1-0 in the first match and edged past Mega Three Star Club 5-4 in sudden death.
African United will miss its regular captain Ezee Collins due to injury. On field captain Mambo Lindani said that the team will not allow the strikers of Himalayan Sherpa to penetrate the danger box. “We are a strong team and we want to win the title,” he said.
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