National futsal squad announced

Published On: October 8, 2017 06:30 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Oct 8: All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) has announced 14-member national futsal squad for the upcoming AFC Futsal Championship 2018 Qualification Tournament to be held in Iran from October 15-17.

U.S. overrun Panama 4-0, boost 2018 qualification chances

Published On: October 7, 2017 03:37 PM NPT By: Reuters

FLORIDA, Oct 7: Christian Pulisic pulled the strings and Jozy Altidore grabbed a brace as the United States overran Panama 4-0 in Orlando on Friday to leave them on the verge of automatic qualification for next year’s World Cup finals in Russia.

4 ups and 4 downs for Nepal heading into Hong Kong clash

Published On: October 7, 2017 12:30 PM NPT By: Rajan Shah

Sandeep Lamichhane has been more than capable replacement for ill Shakti Gauchan in the playing XI but the amount of experience ‘The Big Shak’ could provide remains ominous at Nepal’s bowling artillery.

Stokes will not travel with rest of England Ashes squad - ECB

Published On: October 6, 2017 07:11 PM NPT By: Reuters

LONDON, Oct 6: All-rounder Ben Stokes will not travel with the rest of England’s squad for the Ashes, though no final decision has been taken on his participation in the test series in Australia, the England Cricket Board (ECB) said on Friday.

Fresh blood will help England raise game for Ashes - Bairstow

Published On: October 6, 2017 04:11 PM NPT By: Reuters

LONDON, Sept 6: England’s decision to bring fresh faces into their Ashes squad will push the team’s more experienced players to raise their games, wicketkeeper-batsman Jonny Bairstow has said.

Late Kane goal fires lackluster England to World Cup

Published On: October 6, 2017 02:00 PM NPT By: Reuters

LONDON, Oct 6:  Harry Kane’s stoppage-time goal earned England a 1-0 victory over Slovenia on Thursday and a place at next year’s World Cup finals although his last-gasp effort barely masked a sterile Wembley display by the hosts.

Chile beat Ecuador 2-1 to keep World Cup hopes alive

Published On: October 6, 2017 11:22 AM NPT By: Reuters

SANTIAGO, Oct 6: Chile survived a late scare to beat Ecuador 2-1 on Thursday and keep alive their hopes of reaching the 2018 World Cup finals in Russia as they moved into third-place in the 10-team South American qualifying group.

Peru stalemate leaves Argentine teetering on the brink

Published On: October 6, 2017 11:09 AM NPT By: Reuters

BUENOS AIRES, Oct 6: Twice champions and 2014 runners-up Argentina were in serious danger of failing to reach the 2018 World Cup finals after being held to a 0-0 draw by Peru on Thursday.

LONDON, Oct 5: England are focused on getting the best out of their players and beating Australia during the Ashes tour and will not be distracted by the absence of all-rounder Ben Stokes, seamer James Anderson has said.

Southgate backs Sterling to improve England form

Published On: October 5, 2017 04:05 PM NPT By: Reuters

LONDON, Oct 05: Winger Raheem Sterling has the determination to replicate his domestic form for the England national side, manager Gareth Southgate has said ahead of Thursday’s penultimate World Cup qualifier against Slovenia.