Jhapa FC

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Jhapa
Full nameJhapa Football Club
NicknameThe Elephants
Founded2 January 2011; 14 years ago (2011-01-02)
GroundDomalal Rajbanshi Ground
Capacity10,000
PresidentArpan Bikram Khadka
Head coachPrabesh Katuwal
LeagueNepal Super League
Websitejhapafc.com

Jhapa Football Club is a Nepali professional franchise football club based in Jhapa District. The club currently competes in the Nepal Super League, the top flight of football in Nepal.[1][2][3][4]

History

They were announced as one of the new franchises in the second edition in 2022. Jhapa FC have been a popular football club from eastern Nepal. Jhapa selected Anjan Bista as their Marquee Player for their maiden NSL campaign. They play their home matches in Domalal Rajbanshi Ground, in Jhapa district.

References

  1. "Nepal Super League unveils three new teams". Daily Kathmandu Post. 4 March 2022. Archived from the original on 24 February 2023. Retrieved 21 March 2022.
  2. "Nepal Super League 2022 Auctions Concluded!". goalnepal.com. Goal Nepal. 4 March 2022. Archived from the original on 18 March 2022. Retrieved 21 April 2022.
  3. "Nepal Super League to be held from April 24". The ANFA.com. 22 February 2022. Archived from the original on 20 February 2023. Retrieved 21 April 2022.
  4. "Jhapa FC; The Newcomers With A Lot Of History!". Goalnepal.com. 18 March 2022. Archived from the original on 7 February 2023. Retrieved 25 April 2022.