Narendra Man Singh
Narendra Man Singh was a Nepalese footballer. A forward, was the first Nepali player to play professional football in India, and played for the Nepal national team in the 1982 [Asian Games]. He played nearly eight years for the two Indian sides Mafatlal Group and Mahindra United.Biography
Narendra Man Singh was born in Kathmandu, Nepal. A gifted man with a passion for football, he was a kind hearted person. He was the son of Dwarika Man Singh. He had six siblings. The eldest of the siblings Surrendra Man Singh died at an early age and the youngest male sibling Yogendra Man Singh died as an infant. With his passion for football him and his younger sibling Birendra Man Singh became the Nations pride as they got the opportunity to represent our Nation in the field of International football.Career
Singh started playing in domestic tournaments as early as 1971, and became one of the top Nepali strikers of his time. He was the first footballer from Nepal to play professionally in India, where he spent 8 years of his career. One of the highlights of his playing days came in 1981 when, representing Nepal at the 23rd Asian Youth Football tournament, he scored 2 goals in a 4-2 win over India. He represented the senior national team the following year.Marriage and children
Singh was married and had a son.Death and afterward
He died of jaundice on 27 November 2009.