Nepali football team arrives home to heroes' welcome (photo feature)

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Published: January 23, 2016 11:15 AM
KATHMANDU, Jan 23: The victorious Nepali football team, that clinched the title of Bangabandhu Gold Cup, returned home on Saturday.

A large number of supporters cheered for the players as they walked out of the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) arriving from Dhaka, Bangladesh.

A victory rally was taken out by All Nepal National Football Association (ANFA) in honor of the team that ended title drought for Nepal after 23 years.

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The rally began at TIA and will reached Dashrath Stadium passing through Gaushala, Old Baneshwor, New Baneshwor, Singha Durbar, Sahid Gate, New Road, Ratna Park, Purano Buspark, Bhadrakali and Tripureshwor.

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Photos: Keshav Thoker and Bijay Gajmer