Rai, who plays club football for Lalitpur-based Three Star Club, was announced the winner amidst a ceremony held at ANFA complex, Satdobato.[break]
The 24-year-old Rai was declared winner as he accumulated a total of 111317 SMS votes.
Chairman of All Nepal Football Association Ganesh Thapa and Ncell corporate communication manager Sanju Kiorala jointly handed the key of a car worth approximately Rs.1.7 millions.
Along with Rai, Anil Gurung, and Bharat Khawas were the other finalists for the title. Bharat Kahwas came second on SMS vote count.
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