Five clubs distinguished for their youth football programs have received between themselves around 1 Lakh Rupees worth of football equipment including over 100 soccer balls. 

The equipment was donated by longtime youth football advocate Biplav Gautam.

“I hope the donation brings awareness to the wonderful initiatives of these clubs, motivates them to keep at it and inspires other clubs/grassroots groups to follow their example,” wrote the regular GoalNepal contributor on his personal sports blog.

The five clubs that received support are:

Bansbari Club (Kathmandu) – One of only a handful of ‘A’ division clubs that run regular youth football training, the club has decided to annually set aside 25% of their budget for youth football development.

Biratnagar Sports Club – Around a 100 kids from age 10 and above train regularly at Sahid Maidan. BSC has also helped other clubs around Morang District and conducted coaching and refereeing courses targeted at youths.

Oshonik Club (Nepalgunj) – Has been conducting youth football training and clinics all across Banke district with a strong focus on girls football.


Social Welfare Sports Center (Nayabazar Dhara, Kathmandu) – Run regular youth football training for boys and girls of all ages. Several of their alumni are now playing for “A” Division clubs.

The Ocean Club (Gorkha) – Conduct youth football training and most recently organized a district wide under-14 tournament.

GoalNepal note: If you are passionate about developing youth football you can join the Nepal Youth Football group on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/nepalyouthfootballrising/