By Sachit Subba • Football • Feb 28, 2026 17:47 PM • 25 views
Saturday’s action at the Dasharath Stadium delivered a dramatic shift in the national League standings, headlined by a clinical 1–0 victory for Church Boys United over Machhindra Club. In-form striker Abayomi Fakunle proved to be the difference-maker once again, netting the decisive goal in the 74th minute to propel his side into fourth place, leapfrogging Machhindra on goal difference as both sides now sit on 16 points. Earlier in the day, league leaders APF FC were held to a gritty 2–2 draw by Nepal Police Club in a high-intensity "Police Derby." While the stalemate keeps APF at the summit with 20 points, the result allowed Nepal Police Club to climb to 10th.
The day’s opening fixture was a one-sided affair, as Sujan Dangol’s sensational hat-trick inspired Shree Bhagwati Club to a 6–0 demolition of 10-man Kankrebihar Club, moving the winners up to 12th place. With the title race tightening, the momentum shifts to Sunday’s triple-header, featuring key matchups for Tribhuvan Army, New Road Team, and a night clash between Manang Marshyangdi and Planning Boys United.
