PICTORIAL: Best Individual Awards of ANFA Cup 2071

Jhapa XI dominated the individual winners category with 4 out of 6 category wins.

Jhapa XI beat Snakta by 4-0 in the final of the ANFA Cup 2071 and bagged Rupees 10 lakhs. Runners Up Sankata were awardeed with Rs. 5 lakhs. Semi-Finalists Tribhuwan Army and Nepal APF were handed Rs. 1 lakh each. The individual winners of each category were rewarded Rs. 50,000 while the Best Player of the Tournament won a Yamaha Motorcycle.

Here, GiveMeGoal presents you the list of individual winners and why they won along with their close competitors.

Best Goalkeeper: Dinesh Thapa Magar (Jhapa XI)

Dinesh Thapa Magar was on top form throughout as he conceded only one goal throughout the tournament. He made some crucial saves to keep Jhapa XI secured at the back.

Other contenders: Raju Yogi (CMG Club Sankata)

Best Defender: Devendra Tamang (Jhapa XI)

With Hem Tamang out injured in first game, coach Bhagirath Ale fielded somehow inexperienced and young defense lineup but Devendra stood up tall and played brilliantly to keep opponents’ attack at bay.

Other contenders: Ravi Silwal (CMG Club Sankata), Dilen Loktan (Jhapa XI)

Best Midfielder: Barsat Gurung (CMG Club Sankata)

Barsat was instrumental in Sankata’s midfield as he worked all the way from attack to defense throughout. He scored an important goal in the win against Morang and captained the team in absence of regular skipper Salyan Khadgi who was not cent percent fit.

Other Contenders: Nagendra Limbu (Jhapa XI), Yogesh Gurung (Jhapa XI)

Best Forward: Bishal Rai ‘A’ (Jhapa XI)

Bishal Rai was the pivot of the winning team as he scored two goals in three matches and was involved in most of the goals they scored. He terrorized the opposition defense with his pace and dribbles. All in All Rai scored 2 goals in the tournament.

Other Contenders: Karna Limbu (Jhapa XI)

Best Coach: Bhagirath Ale ‘Mama’ (Jhapa XI)

Coming from Jhapa, he knew his players very well and combined the team to the best. Jhapa hardly looked pressured throughout the tournament and his well-timed substitutions changed the game in several occasions.

Other Contenders: Bijaya Maharjan (CMG Club Sankata)

Best Player of The Tournament: Suman Lama (CMG Club Sankata)

Suman Lama played some excellent football in this tournament whilst playing from different position when the team wanted. He scored one of the best goal in the tournament when he scored the winner against Army.

Other Contenders: Bishal Rai ‘A’ (Jhapa XI)