Ncell organises friendly football match ahead of NSL

KATHMANDU: Ncell organised a friendly football match on Monday at Lainchaur Ground in Kathmandu to celebrate the much-anticipated Ncell Nepal Super League (NSL), which is set to kick off on Saturday, March 29.

The friendly match featured three teams, with the Nepal Sports Journalists Forum (NSJF) team emerging victorious.

The seven-a-side football match began with a game between the Ncell team and a team of artists and models, led by former national footballer and veteran player Anil Gurung. The Ncell team secured a 2–1 victory over Anil Gurung’s team.

The final match of the friendly tournament, held in anticipation of the Ncell NSL, was played between the NSJF team and the Ncell team, with the NSJF team defeating Ncell 2–0.

Ncell is the title sponsor of NSL Season 3 and takes pride in its association with Nepal’s largest franchise football tournament, scheduled to run from March 29 to April 26, 2025. This season, seven teams—Lalitpur City FC, Kathmandu Rangers FC, Pokhara Thunders FC, Butwal Lumbini FC, Dhangadhi FC, Jhapa FC, and Chitwan FC—will compete for the championship title.

“Ncell’s partnership with NSL reflects our strong commitment to the growth of Nepal’s sports sector. This collaboration aligns with Ncell’s theme, ‘Here for You’, reinforcing the belief that football connects communities and drives positive change in society,” said Umair Mohsin, Chief Commercial Officer of Ncell.

The Ncell NSL aims to nurture Nepali football players, helping them achieve excellence while contributing to the overall development of football in Nepal. This sponsorship highlights Ncell’s ongoing support for sports and youth empowerment.

As a responsible corporate entity, Ncell actively contributes to the development of sports and talent grooming. The company supports various sports, including football, cricket, volleyball, and golf, among others. Additionally, under its corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative through the Ncell Foundation, the company provides skill development and training support to Nepali para-athletes.

The Ncell NSL Season 3 will be held at Dasharath Stadium and will run for a month. Bringing together top players from seven different clubs on one platform, this prestigious football tournament continues to elevate Nepali football and strengthen the country’s connection to the sport.