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MMC
Logo
Full nameManang Marshyangdi Club
Nickname(s)Manange
MMC
Founded1982; 42 years ago (1982)
Ground
Capacity17,000
CoachNigeria Tope Fuja[1]
League2015 Nepal National League
20153rd

Manang Marshyangdi Club (also known as LH MMC, due to a sponsorship with Laxmi Hyundai Group of Nepal) is a Nepali professional football club based in Swayambhu, Kathmandu. They play in the Nepalese first division, the Nepal A- Division League. The club is one of the most successful soccer clubs in Nepalese football, in terms of winning trophies. They are in top spot for winning National League Championships. They have won 7 National Leagues Championships Title. Historically, they have a fierce rivalry with Three Star Club and Nepal Police Club, a departmental team. The other rival includes New Road Team.

Kit Colours

For much of Manang's history, their home colours have been sky blue&white shirts as they use Argentinian soccer team jerseys and white shorts, though this has not always been the case.

Their current colours are:

Jerseys : Blue & White/Green & White/Red Shorts : Black & White/Green & White /Red Socks : Sky Blue/ Green/ Red

fully blue
sky blue with white
green with white

Season 2068 B.S. (2011–12)

Manang Marshyandi started the season with a blast featuring the most expensive side with the names like Anil Gurung and Santosh Sahukhala. They also roped in Korean coach Lee Tae-Ho[2] which led the long-serving coach Balgopal Maharjan to become the deputy coach and finally being relieved from coaching duties. The side finished second, level on points with the champions Nepal Police Club, missing out due to goal difference. Their only consolation was beating the Police in the final (17th) round.[3] They were promoted to play the first ever Nepal National League.

Season 2069 B.S. (2012–13)

The club was reorganised and Krishna Thapa was appointed as the new head coach. This also saw a new influx of talents. The season started brightly as they won both Ncell Cup and Safal Cup. They also won the Martyr's Memorial League by beating Tribhuvan Army Club(TAC).

Season 2070 B.S. (2013–14)

The 2013–14 Martyr's Memorial A-Division League (known as the Martyrs' Memorial Red Bull 'A' Division League Football Tournament 2013-14 for sponsorship reasons)(Nepali: 2013-14 शहीद स्मारक ए डिभिजन लीग) was the 41st edition of Martyr's Memorial A-Division League. The league started on 30 December 2013 and finished on 1 March 2014 in the Dasarath Rangasala Stadium. Thirteen teams competed with each other in single round-robin format with the top 6 qualifying for the Super Six stage. Three Star Club were the defending champions. Manang Marshyangdi Club won the title for the record 7th time.

Season 2071-72 B.S. (2015)

The 2015 Nepal National League also known as the Redbull National League for sponsorship reasons was the 2nd edition of Nepal National League. There were 9 teams that will featured in the league. Three Star Club became Champion beating Manang Marsyangdi Club in the last game of the league. The Champion received 1 Crore rupees (10 million rupees). The League was heavily affected by the April 2015 Nepal earthquake, with play being suspended from late April and due to resume in September.


Rivalries

The club does face the Nepal Police Club & Patan side Three Star Club on different competition and can be considered as their main rivals. The rivalries have escalated due to their top forms. Also they have rivalries with Nepal Army Club, and New Road Team.

Sponsorship

Companies that Manang Marshyangdi currently have sponsorship deals with include:

Supporters

Manang Marshyangdi have a large and generally loyal fanbase all over Nepal, with virtually all matches with their regular supporters. The team is called by their friends as "Manange" referring to the roots of the founders of the club from Manang District of Nepal. Manang Marsyangdi Club forever is their officially recognised first fan group of Nepal.

Club Officials

Board of directors

  • President:
  • Vice President:
  • General Secretary:
  • Treasurer:

Training Staff

  • Coach: Fuza Tope

Health Trainer:

Achievements

1986, 1987, 1989, 2000, 2003, 2006, 2014
  • Buddha Subba Gold Cup: 1
2004
  • Khukuri Gold Cup: 1
2003
  • San Miguel Itahari Gold Cup: 1
2007
2004, 2005, 2012, 2016, 2017
  • Aadarsha Cup: 1
2011
2012
2012
2012[4]
2013
2017

Performance in AFC competitions

1988: Qualifying Stage
2006: Group Stage
2014: Final Stage

Current squad

Last updated 2 October 2018.[5]

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
– GK Nepal   NEP Bishal Shrestha
– GK Nepal   NEP Ashok Baral
– DF Nepal   NEP Biraj Maharjan
– DF Nepal   NEP Kamal Shrestha
– DF Nepal   NEP Bimal Basnet
– DF Nepal   NEP Suraj Bishwokarma
– DF Nepal   NEP Prabesh Danuwar
– DF Nepal   NEP Karmacheki gurung
– DF Nepal   NEP Milan Gurung
– MF Nepal   NEP Ram Krishna Basnet
No. Pos. Nation Player
– MF Nepal   NEP Pujan Uperkoti
– MF Nepal   NEP Dona Thapa Magar
– MF Nepal   NEP Heman Gurung
– MF Nepal   NEP Anjan Bista
– MF Nepal   NEP Bishal Rai
– MF Nepal   NEP Sujal Shrestha
– DF India IND Muhammed Asif[6]
– FW Nepal   NEP Bimal Rana

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– FW Nigeria NGA Afeez Olawale
– FW Nigeria NGA Oluwaunmi Somide

References

  1. ^ "MMC Believes On Fuja Tope For Martyr's Memorial A Division League". goalnepal.com. Retrieved 16 September 2018.
  2. ^ http://www.goalnepal.com/news.php?id=3800&lang=nep#
  3. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2011-07-19. Retrieved 2011-07-21. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  4. ^ "Safal Pokhara Cup 2069: News". nepalifootball.com. Retrieved 2 April 2017.
  5. ^ "MMC Finalizes Squad For A Division League; Signs Jersey Sponsor With Signature". goalnepal.com. Retrieved 26 September 2018.
  6. ^ "Manang Marshyangdi Club Signs Muhammed Asif From Calcutta Customs". goalnepal.com. Retrieved 28 September 2018.
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