Manang Marshyangdi Club


Manang Marshyangdi Club is a Nepali professional football club based in Kathmandu, that competes in the Martyr's Memorial A-Division League. The club has won the National Championship title a record 8 times. Historically, they have had a fierce rivalry in domestic Nepalese football with Three Star Club and Nepal Police Club, a departmental team. Their other rivals include New Road Team.
Manang Marshyangdi Club has played some home games in Pokhara, at Pokhara Rangasala since 2021–22 Martyr's Memorial A-Division League. However, the club is officially based in Swayambhu, Kathmandu.
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Club history

Season 2068 B.S. (2011–12)

Manang Marshyandi started the season featuring the names like Anil Gurung and Santosh Sahukhala. They also roped in Korean coach Lee Tae-Ho, making the long-serving Bal Gopal Maharjan his assistant. The side finished second, level on points with the champions Nepal Police Club, missing out due to goal difference. Their consolation was beating the Police in the final round. 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 coach. The season started well as they won both the Ncell Cup and the Safal Cup. They also won the Martyr's Memorial League.

Season 2070 B.S. (2013–14)

The 2013–14 season, they won the title for the record 7th time. In October 2014, they participated in the Sikkim Governor's Gold Cup and reached the final, losing to ONGC FC in the title winning match through penalty shoot-out.

Supporters

Manang Marshyangdi has a large and loyal fanbase at all matches. Manang Marsyangdi Club Forever is their official fan group.

Club officials (2023)

  • President: Mukhya Gurung
  • General secretary: Tenzing Gurung
  • Treasurer: Karma Gurung

Honours

Domestic

Martyr's Memorial A-Division League

Invitational

Sikkim Gold Cup

Others

Buddha Subba Gold Cup: Khukuri Gold Cup: San Miguel Itahari Gold Cup: Aaha! Gold Cup: Aadarsha Cup: Simara Gold Cup: Ncell Cup: Pokhara Cup:

Performance in AFC competitions

Asian Club Championship: 1 appearanceAFC President's Cup: 2 appearances

League finishes

The season-by-season performance of MMC since 2000:
ChampionsRunners-upThird placePromotedRelegated