2021 Dhangadhi F.C. season
| 2021 season | |
|---|---|
| Owner | Go Dreamers Pvt. LTd. |
| Chairman | Subash Shahi |
| Manager | Fuja Tope[1] |
| Stadium | Dasharath Rangasala |
| Super League | Runner Up |
| Top goalscorer | League: Oladipo Olawale Afeez (4 goals) All: Oladipo Olawale Afeez (4 goals) |
The 2021 season is Dhangadhi F.C.'s 1st Nepal Super League season.[2]
Season overview
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
Nepal Super League
Results
| 25 April 2021 1 | Biratnagar City FC | 3–0 | Dhangadhi FC | Kathmandu |
| 14:30 NST |
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Report | Stadium: Dasharath Rangasala Stadium Man of the Match: S. Tamang (Biratnagar City FC) |
| 27 April 2021 2 | Dhangadhi FC | 3–0 | Kathmandu Rayzrs FC | Kathmandu |
| 17:30 NST |
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Report | Stadium: Dasharath Rangasala Stadium Man of the Match: Afeez Oladipo (Dhangadhi FC) |
| 29 April 2021 3 | Lalitpur City FC | 1–1 | Dhangadhi FC | Kathmandu |
| 17:30 NST |
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Report |
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Stadium: Dasharath Rangasala Stadium Man of the Match: Dinesh Rajbanshi (Dhangadhi FC) |
| 1 May 2021 4 | Dhangadhi FC | 3–0 | FC Chitwan | Kathmandu |
| 14:30 NST |
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Report | Stadium: Dasharath Rangasala Stadium Man of the Match: N. Limbu (Dhangadhi FC) |
| 5 May 2021 5 | Dhangadhi FC | 1–0 | Pokhara Thunders | Kathmandu |
| 17:30 NST |
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Report | Stadium: Dasharath Rangasala Stadium Man of the Match: Kiran Chemjong (Dhangadhi FC) |
| 8 May 2021 6 | Butwal Lumbini FC | 1–0 | Dhangadhi FC | Kathmandu |
| 17:30 NST |
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Report | Stadium: Dasharath Rangasala Stadium Man of the Match: William Opoku (Butwal Lumbini FC) |
League table
| 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
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
Bracket
| Preliminary | Preliminary | Final | |||||||||||
| 1 | Kathmandu Rayzrs | 1 | Q1W | Dhangadhi | 0 | ||||||||
| 2 | Dhangadhi (a.e.t.) | 2 | Q2W | Kathmandu Rayzers | 1 | ||||||||
| Q1L | Kathmandu Rayzrs | 3 | |||||||||||
| EW | Lalitpur City | 0 | |||||||||||
| 3 | Lalitpur City | 1 | |||||||||||
| 4 | Butwal Lumbini | 0 | |||||||||||
Preliminary
| 11 May 2021 Qualifier 1 | Kathmandu Rayzrs FC | 1–2 (a.e.t.) | Dhangadhi FC | Kathmandu |
| 17:30 NST |
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Stadium: Dasharath Rangasala |
Final
| 15 May 2021 Final | Dhangadhi FC | 0-1 | Kathmandu Rayzrs FC | Kathmandu |
| 17:30 NST |
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Stadium: Dasharath Rangasala Referee: Nabin Maharjan Man of the Match: Florent Koara (Kathmandu Rayzrs FC) |
Statistics
- 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
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
NSL Super Defender of the League
| Season | Player | Ref. |
|---|---|---|
| 2020–21 | Dinesh Rajbanshi | [7] |
NSL Super Goalkeeper of the League
| Season | Player | Ref. |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Kiran Chemjong | [7] |
References
- ^ "FC Dhanngadhi Signs Nigerian Coach Fuja Tope As A Head Coach". Goalnepal.com. 18 March 2021. Retrieved 15 April 2021.
- ^ "Nepal Super League 2021". goalnepal.com. 26 April 2021. Retrieved 26 April 2021.
- ^ "Dhangadhi FC Signs A Deal With Bishal Rai As A Marquee Player". GoalNepal. Retrieved 15 March 2021.
- ^ "NSL auction sees eight major signings". TheKathmanduPost. Retrieved 7 April 2021.
- ^ "Nepal Super League: Kiran Chemjong Is An Iconic Player Of Dhangadhi FC". GoalNepal. Retrieved 15 April 2021.
- ^ "Dhangadhi FC Ropes In Former MMC Striker Olawale". GoalNepal. Retrieved 16 April 2021.
- ^ a b "Kathmandu Rayzrs claim Nepal Super League trophy". kathmandupost.com. Retrieved 20 May 2021.