- Source: Manang Marshyangdi Club
Manang Marshyangdi Club (Nepali: मनाङ मर्स्याङ्दी क्लब) 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.
Kit colours
For much of Manang's history, their home colours have been sky blue & white shirts as they use the Argentinian football team jerseys and white shorts, though this has not always been the case.
Their current colours are:
Jerseys : Blue & White/Green & White/Red
Shorts : Black & White/Green & White /Red
Socks : Sky Blue/ Green/ Red
Club history
= Season 2068 B.S. (2011–12)
=Manang Marshyandi started the season with a blast featuring the most expensive side with the names like Anil Gurung and Santosh Sahukhala.
They also roped in Korean coach Lee Tae-Ho making the long-serving coach Balgopal Maharjan the deputy coach and finally relieving him from coaching duties. The side finished second, level on points with the champions Nepal Police Club, missing out due to goal difference. Their only consolation was beating the Police in the final (17th) 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 head coach. This also saw a new influx of talent. The season started well as they won both Ncell Cup and Safal Cup. They also won the Martyr's Memorial League by beating Tribhuvan Army Club (TAC).
= Season 2070 B.S. (2013–14)
=The 2013–14 Martyr's Memorial A-Division League (known as the Martyrs' Memorial Red Bull 'A' Division League Football Tournament 2013–14 for sponsorship reasons)(Nepali: 2013–14 शहीद स्मारक ए-डिभिजन लिग) was the 41st edition of Martyr's Memorial A-Division League. The league started on 30 December 2013 and finished on 1 March 2014 in the Dasarath Rangasala Stadium. Thirteen teams competed with each other in single round-robin format with the top 6 qualifying for the Super Six stage. Three Star Club were the defending champions. Manang Marshyangdi Club won the title for the record 7th time.
In October 2014, they participated in Sikkim Governor's Gold Cup and reached to the final with a 3–1 win over Sikkim FA. but lost to ONGC FC in the title winning match through penalty shoot-out.
= Season 2071–72 B.S. (2015)
=The 2015 Nepal National League also known as the Redbull National League for sponsorship reasons was the 2nd edition of Nepal National League. There were 9 teams that will featured in the league. Three Star Club became Champion beating Manang Marsyangdi Club in the last game of the league. The Champion received 10 million rupees. The League was heavily affected by the April 2015 Nepal earthquake, with play being suspended from late April and due to resume in September.
Rivalries
The club does face the Nepal Police Club & Patan side Three Star Club on different competition and can be considered as their main rivals. The rivalries have escalated due to their top forms. Also they have rivalries with Nepal Army Club, and New Road Team.
Supporters
Manang Marshyangdi have a large and generally loyal fanbase all over Nepal, with virtually all matches with their regular supporters. The team is called by their friends as "Manange" referring to the roots of the founders of the club from Manang District of Nepal. Manang Marsyangdi Club forever is their officially recognised first fan group of Nepal.
Kit manufacturers and shirt sponsors
Club officials
Board of directors
President: Vijay Ghale
General secretary: Tenzing Gurung
Treasurer: Karma Gurung
Honours
= Domestic
=Martyr's Memorial A-Division League
Champions (8): 1986, 1987, 1989, 2000, 2003, 2005–06,2013-14, 2018–19
= Invitational
=Sikkim Gold Cup
Champions (1): 2018
King's Cup (Bhutan)
Champions (1): 2018
Jigme Dorji Wangchuk Memorial Gold Cup
Champions (1): 2013
= Others
=Buddha Subba Gold Cup: (3)
2004, 2016, 2020
Khukuri Gold Cup: (1)
2003
San Miguel Itahari Gold Cup: (1)
2007
Aaha! Gold Cup: (6)
2004, 2005, 2012, 2016, 2017, 2020.
Aadarsha Cup: (1)
2011
Simara Gold Cup: (1)
2012
Ncell Cup: (1)
2012
Pokhara Cup: (1)
2012
2013
Jhapa Gold Cup: (1)
2017
Performance in AFC competitions
Asian Club Championship: 1 appearance
1988: Qualifying Stage
AFC President's Cup: 2 appearances
2006: Group stage
2014: Final Stage
AFC Cup: 1 appearance
2019: Group stage
Continental record
Current squad
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
League finishes
The season-by-season performance of MMC since 2000:
References
https://www.hamrokhelkud.com/en/club/manang-marshyangdi-club/
Further reading
"Manang defeats United Sikkim to enter finals". bbs.bt. Thimpu: Bhutan Broadcasting Service. 8 August 2013. Archived from the original on 28 November 2021. Retrieved 18 September 2022.
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