2021 Dhangadhi F.C. season

The 2021 season is Dhangadhi F.C.'s 1st Nepal Super League season.[2]

Dhangadhi FC
2021 season
OwnerGo Dreamers Pvt. LTd.
ChairmanSubash Shahi
ManagerFuja Tope[1]
StadiumDasharath Rangasala
Super LeagueRunner Up
Top goalscorerLeague: Nigeria Oladipo Olawale Afeez
(4 goals)

All: Nigeria Oladipo Olawale Afeez
(4 goals)

Season overview edit

On 15 March, Dhangadhi FC has announced the signing of Nepal national football team midfielder Bishal Rai as a marquee player for Nepal Super League (NSL).[3]

On the auction of Nepal Super League, Dhangadhi FC bought several national level players such as Dinesh Rajbanshi, Rupesh KC, Pujan Uperkoti, etc.[4]

On 15 April, Dhangadhi FC signed a contract with Nepal national football team Goalkeeper Kiran Chemjong and has introduced him as an iconic player.[5]

On 16 April, Dhangadhi FC signed contract with Afeez Oladipo.[6]

Competitions edit

Nepal Super League edit

Results edit

25 April 2021 1 Biratnagar City FC 3–0 Dhangadhi FC Kathmandu
14:30 NST
Report Stadium: Dasharath Rangasala Stadium
Man of the Match: S. Tamang (Biratnagar City FC)

League table edit

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 Kathmandu Rayzrs (C) 6 4 1 1 9 8 +1 13 Advance to Playoffs
2 Dhangadhi 6 3 1 2 8 5 +3 10
3 Lalitpur City 6 2 3 1 7 3 +4 9
4 Butwal Lumbini 6 2 2 2 7 6 +1 8
Source: Goal Nepal
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head points; 3) head-to-head goal difference; 4) goal difference; 5) number of goals scored; 6) play-off match
(C) Champions


Playoffs edit

Bracket edit

PreliminaryPreliminaryFinal
1Kathmandu Rayzrs1Q1WDhangadhi0
2Dhangadhi (a.e.t.)2Q2WKathmandu Rayzers1
Q1LKathmandu Rayzrs3
EWLalitpur City0
3Lalitpur City1
4Butwal Lumbini0

Preliminary edit

Final edit

15 May 2021 Final Dhangadhi FC 0-1 Kathmandu Rayzrs FC Kathmandu
17:30 NST
  • M. Olaoumu   21'
Stadium: Dasharath Rangasala
Referee: Nabin Maharjan
Man of the Match: Florent Koara (Kathmandu Rayzrs FC)

Statistics edit

As of 18 May 2021
No. Player Pos. Nepal Super League
Apps(Subs)      
1   Tekendra Thapa GK
2   Dinesh Rajbanshi DF 8
3   Ernest Tampi MF 1
4   Ashok Khawas DF 8
5   Yuddha Shahi DF 1(3)
6   Nishan Khadka MF 8 1
8   Bishal Rai MF 8 1 1
9   Afeez Oladipo FW 7 4 1
10   Yogesh Gurung MF 1
11   Soujan Rai MF 4(3) 1
12   Karlosh Bakhariya MF
13   Rupesh KC MF 4(2) 3
14   Darshan Gurung MF 5(2) 1 2
15   Pujan Uparkoti MF 7(1) 1 1
16   Kiran Chemjong GK 8 1
17   Nishan Sunar MF 0(2)
20   Ramesh Dangal DF 1(2) 1
21   Buddha Bal Tamang MF 4(3) 1
23   Nirajan Maharjan DF 0(1)
25   Nishan Limbu FW 4(2)
26   Franklin Kuete Talla DF 5
39   Tanka Bahadur Basnet MF 4(3) 1

Goalscorers edit

Includes all competitive matches. The list is sorted alphabetically by surname when total goals are equal.

Rank No. Pos. Player Nepal Super League Goals
1 9 FW   Afeez Oladipo 4
2 8 MF   Bishal Rai 1
2 21 MF   Buddha Bal Tamang 1
2 14 MF   Darshan Gurung 1
2 25 FW   Nishan Khadka 1
2 15 MF   Pujan Uparkoti 1
2 39 MF   Tanka Bahadur Basnet 1


Awards edit

NSL Super Defender of the League edit

Season Player Ref.
2020–21   Dinesh Rajbanshi [7]

NSL Super Goalkeeper of the League edit

Season Player Ref.
2021   Kiran Chemjong [7]

References edit

  1. ^ "FC Dhanngadhi Signs Nigerian Coach Fuja Tope As A Head Coach". Goalnepal.com. 18 March 2021. Retrieved 15 April 2021.
  2. ^ "Nepal Super League 2021". goalnepal.com. goalnepal.com. 26 April 2021. Retrieved 26 April 2021.
  3. ^ "Dhangadhi FC Signs A Deal With Bishal Rai As A Marquee Player". GoalNepal. Retrieved 15 March 2021.
  4. ^ "NSL auction sees eight major signings". TheKathmanduPost. Retrieved 7 April 2021.
  5. ^ "Nepal Super League: Kiran Chemjong Is An Iconic Player Of Dhangadhi FC". GoalNepal. Retrieved 15 April 2021.
  6. ^ "Dhangadhi FC Ropes In Former MMC Striker Olawale". GoalNepal. Retrieved 16 April 2021.
  7. ^ a b "Kathmandu Rayzrs claim Nepal Super League trophy". kathmandupost.com. Retrieved 20 May 2021.

External links edit