KATHMANDU: Machhindra Football Club has won the title of Martyr’s Memorial A Division League defeating Tribhuvan Army Club by 1-0 held on Saturday at Dashrath Stadium in Kathmandu.

Machhindra seemed lucky today by winning the league title with a single goal. Machhindra leads the game in the 34th minute when Tribhuvan Army Club’s Bikash Tamang scored a suicide goal. His defense went in the wrong direction and kissed the post while he was clearing Machhindra’s Ranjit Dhimal’s shot.

Similarly, the Army’s goalkeeper Bikesh Kuthu became injured while saving the ball. He is getting treatment at Blue Cross Hospital. He was replaced by Bibash Chaudhary.

Machhindra’s Andresh Niya was announced man of the match.

Machhindra Club got Rs 5 million, while first runner-up Nepal Army Club Rs 3.5 million. Likewise, second runner-up Manang Marsyangdi Club received Rs 2.5 million, third runner-up Three Star Club Rs 1.5 million, fourth runner-up Nepal Police Club Rs 700,000 and fifth runner-up Jaulakhel Youth Club Rs 500,000.

On the occasion, Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Ishwor Pokharel, member secretary of the National Sports Council Ramesh Kumar Silwal and President of the All Nepal Football Association Karma Tsering Sherpa jointly handed awards anc certificates to the winning teams and players.