Church Boys United (formerly known as Church Boys FC)[2] is a Nepali professional football club from Balkumri, neighborhood of Lalitpur, that competes in the Martyr's Memorial A-Division League.[3] The club was first promoted to Martyr's Memorial A-Division League in 2022, having won the 2022 Martyr's Memorial B-Division League.[4]
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| Full name | Church Boys United Football Club | ||
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| Nickname(s) | The White Lions[citation needed] | ||
| Founded | 2009[1] | ||
| Ground | Chyasal Stadium | ||
| Capacity | 10,000 | ||
| Chairman | Tanka Lal Rai | ||
| Head coach | Bal Gopal Maharjan | ||
| League | Martyr's Memorial A-Division League | ||
| 2023 | 1st of 14 (Champions) | ||
| Website | churchboys | ||
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History
editThe club was founded in 2009, but only participated in local tournaments. In 2019, they qualified for the Martyr's Memorial C-Division League, which was their fifth attempt in C-Division League Qualifier (previously known as Martyr's Memorial 'D' Division League)[citation needed] and were promoted to the top-level Martyr's Memorial A-Division League within two seasons, in what The Kathmandu Post highlighted as "a remarkable journey".[4]
In 2023, the club clinched Simara Gold Cup title, defeating Himalayan Sherpa Club in the final.[5][6]
The club was featured in the 40th edition of the Sikkim Gold Cup in November 2024.[7][8][9]
Record by seasons
editThe season-by-season performance of Church Boys United. Until 2019, the team only participated in local tournaments, while attempting to qualify for the third-tier Martyr's Memorial C-Division League. The earliest qualification was in 2012.[10]
| Champions | Runners-up | Third place | Promoted | Relegated |
| Season | League | Position |
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| 2019 | C-Division Qualifiers | Promoted[11] |
| 2021 | C-Division | 1st[12] |
| 2022 | B-Division | 1st |
| 2023 | A-Division | 1st |
Honours
editLeague
edit- Martyr's Memorial A-Division League
- champions (1): 2023
- Martyr's Memorial B-Division League
- Champions (1): 2022
- Martyr's Memorial C-Division League
- Champions (1): 2021
Cup
edit- Simara Gold Cup
- Champions (1): 2023
- All India Governor's Gold Cup
- Quarter-finals: 2024
Squad
edit- As of November 2024
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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References
edit- ^ "About us". Church Boys United. Archived from the original on 14 April 2021. Retrieved 11 April 2022.
- ^ "2nd Pathari Gold Cup Kicks Off; Bimal Gharti Magar Scores The Match Winning Goal For Church Boys FC!". Goal Nepal. Archived from the original on 29 November 2014.
- ^ "Church Boys United". Nepal90. Archived from the original on 4 July 2022. Retrieved 12 April 2022.
- ^ a b "Church Boys United promoted to A-Division League champion". The Kathmandu Post. 6 April 2022. Archived from the original on 6 April 2022. Retrieved 8 April 2022.
- ^ "Jagadamba Steel 13th Jeetpur Simara Gold Cup: Church Boys United Enter Final". GoalNepal.com. Kathmandu. 30 March 2023. Archived from the original on 8 April 2023. Retrieved 8 April 2023.
- ^ Khatiwada, Pusparaj (2 April 2023). "United bag Simara gold Cup title". thehimalayantimes.com. Bara, Nepal: The Himalayan Times. Archived from the original on 8 April 2023. Retrieved 8 April 2023.
- ^ "All lndia Governor's Gold Cup football tournament to be held in Gangtok from November 8–12". The Week. PTI. Archived from the original on 18 November 2024. Retrieved 2024-10-30.
- ^ "Governor's Gold Cup Returns in Grand Style with International Flair and Local Pride". The Voice Of Sikkim. 2024-11-02. Archived from the original on 18 November 2024. Retrieved 2024-11-03.
- ^ "Gold Cup back after 5-year gap: Sikkim to host soccer tourney with teams from India, abroad". telegraphindia.com. Archived from the original on 12 November 2024.
- ^ "2012 Church Boys C Qualifying 2012 Kathmandu". Church Boys United. Archived from the original on 13 April 2022. Retrieved 13 April 2022.
- ^ "Church Boys United Gets C Division Status". Goal Nepal. 19 June 2019. Archived from the original on 8 April 2023. Retrieved 8 April 2022.
- ^ "Church Boys win 'C' Division League; Birgunj United, Samajik Yuwa promoted". Khabar Hub. 12 April 2021. Archived from the original on 8 April 2023. Retrieved 11 April 2022.
