Nepal Super League (NSL) 2025 continues tonight with an exciting clash between Butwal Lumbini FC and Dhangadhi FC at Dasharath Stadium, Tripureshwar. The match kicks off at 6 PM.
Butwal Lumbini Without Captain Arik Bista
Butwal Lumbini FC will be playing their second match of the season but will be without captain Arik Bista, who received a double yellow card in their previous goalless draw against Jhapa FC.
English defender Adam Mitter was also forced to leave the game early due to an injury concern and remains doubtful for this match. In Bista’s absence, Manish Dangi will lead the team.
Dhangadhi FC Begins Their Quest for the Title
Dhangadhi FC, last season’s runners-up, will be playing their first match of the season, aiming to secure their first-ever NSL title. The team will be captained by Devendra Tamang and features Afeez Olawale Oladipo
, NSL’s all-time highest goal-scorer, who has been retained for another season.
Squad Overview
NSL: Butwal Lumbini FC Squad
- Goalkeepers: Deep Karki, Tikendra Thapa
- Defenders: Saroj Tamang, Bimal Pandey, Sandeep Karki, Suman Shrestha, Ningsang Limbu, Khemraj Shrestha, Nathan Mavila, Adam Mitter
- Midfielders: Manish Dangi, Arik Bista, Pradip Lama, Phatteman Ghale, Frank Ross, Kenta Hora
- Forwards: Nirajan Dhami, Manish Sedhai, Ezekiel Tamara, Philip Adjah
NSL: Dhangadhi FC Squad
- Goalkeepers: Jiyarat Sheikh, Santosh Mahat, Walid Birrou
- Defenders: Devendra Tamang, Pasang Lama, Randip Poudel, Ashok Khawas, Amrit Shrestha, Jorge Caicedo
- Midfielders: Kritish Ratna Chhunju, Bibek Poudel, Ramchandra Wajee, Prashant Laxman, Mohamed El Jaouani
- Forwards: George Prince Karki, Rohan Khadgi, Harish Raj Bhatt, Olawale Afeez Oladipo, Ahmed Hijazi, Sergio Barboza
Match Expectations
With Butwal Lumbini FC missing key players and Dhangadhi FC eager to start their season strong, this game promises to be a competitive showdown. Can Butwal secure their first victory, or will Dhangadhi begin their campaign with a statement win?
Next NSL Fixtures
Stay tuned for more NSL 2025 action as the tournament progresses with exciting matchups ahead.