PYONGYANG, June 13: Dennis Rodman, the former NBA bad boy who has palled around with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, flew back to Pyongyang on Tuesday for the first time in Donald Trump’s presidency. He said he is “just trying to open a door” on a mission that he thinks his former “Celebrity Apprentice” boss would support.

Nepal taking on Yemen

Published On: June 13, 2017 02:37 PM NPT By: Prabin Bikram Katwal

KATHMANDU, June 13: Nepal is all set to start its AFC Asian Cup 2019 Qualifiers match against Yemen with two strikers. As it is facing Yemen at Halchowk Stadium at 3 pm today, Nepal is adopting the formation of 4-4-2.

TEHRAN, June 13: Iran became the second team to qualify for the 2018 World Cup by beating Uzbekistan 2-0 late Monday, sparking celebrations in the streets.

CARDIFF, June 13: When Sarfraz Ahmed came to the crease at Sophia Gardens on Monday, his Pakistan team was four down but cruising towards the Champions Trophy semifinals at Sri Lanka's expense.

Arena rebuilds US confidence after Klinsmann

Published On: June 13, 2017 06:43 AM NPT By: Associated Press

MEXICO CITY, June 15: Bruce Arena has managed the tricky task of establishing a sense of calm along with urgency within the U.S. Football team. It's quite a contrast to the frustration and futility at the end of Jurgen Klinsmann's coaching reign last November.

Nepal faces Yemen in Asian Cup Qualifiers today

Published On: June 13, 2017 12:40 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 13: National football team skipper Biraj Maharjan said that the team must improve coordination when Nepal faces Yemen in the AFC Asian Cup 2019 Qualifiers at Halchowk Stadium on Tuesday.

Army retains Lalit Memorial U18 title

Published On: June 12, 2017 09:10 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 12: Tribhuvan Army Club has retained the title of Lalit Memorial U-18 Football Championship defeating CMG Sankata Club 1-0 in the final at the ANFA Complex on Monday.

Anil makes comeback to national team

Published On: June 12, 2017 09:05 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 12: Former national football team captain Anil Gurung has made a comeback in the team with head coach Gyotoku Koji making six changes to the side that traveled to India on June 6 for a friendly match.

England's newly crowned Under 20 World Cup winners woke to back-page headlines acclaiming a golden generation on Monday and congratulatory tweets from a future British king and one of the country's greatest sporting heroes.

AFC Asian Cup Qualifier: Nepal facing Yemen tomorrow

Published On: June 12, 2017 06:14 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 12: As Nepal takes on Yemen at the Halchok-based Armed Police Force (APF) ground for a match to be held under the 2019 AFC Asian Cup Qualification round tomorrow, Nepali team head coach Koji Gyotoku is hopeful that the team would give an 'outstanding' performance.