By Sachit Subba • Football • Dec 05, 2025 15:54 PM • 17 views
KATHMANDU – Nepal APF Club launched their SAFF Women's Club Championship campaign emphatically on Friday, dismantling Nasrin Sports Club 4–0 at the Dasharath Stadium in Tripureshwor.
Striking duo Rashmi Kumari Ghising and Mina Deuba were the architects of the victory, each netting a brace to ensure the departmental giants made a perfect start on the competition's opening day.
Despite controlling possession from the outset, APF initially struggled to find the back of the net against a resolute Nasrin defence. The home team came agonisingly close within the first 10 minutes, but brilliant saves from opposition goalkeeper Meghla Rani Roy thwarted attempts from Anita Basnet and Ghising.
The deadlock was finally broken in the 37th minute. The move began on the right flank with a cross from Hira Kumari Bhuiyan. Although the initial delivery created a scramble in the box, fellow striker Mina Deuba showed great awareness to cut the ball back to Ghising, who made no mistake in burying it at the near post.
APF went into the break with a slender 1–0 lead but shifted gears in the second half.
Mina Deuba doubled the advantage in the 70th minute, giving APF breathing room. Ten minutes later, Ghising struck again to make it 3–0, effectively killing off the contest. Deuba then put the icing on the cake, scoring her second goal deep into stoppage time to seal a comprehensive 4–0 rout.
