Kathmandu-Nepal’s first franchise-based professional football league, Ncell Nepal Super League (NSL) Season 3, commenced on Saturday with a grand opening ceremony. The opening match between Lalitpur City FC and Kathmandu Rayzrs FC ended in a draw. Before the game kick-off, popular singer Durgesh Thapa entertained the audience at Dasharath Stadium with a lively musical performance.

In today's match, both Lalitpur City FC and Kathmandu Rayzrs FC scored two goals each. The 'Ncell Valuable Player of the Match' was awarded to Vincent Koziello of Kathmandu Rayzrs FC. Throughout this season, Ncell will award the 'Ncell Valuable Player of the Match' in each game with a cash prize of Rs. 30,000 and a recharge voucher worth Rs. 5,000.

The next match is scheduled for tomorrow (Sunday) at 6 PM between Butwal Lumbini FC and Jhapa FC. As the title sponsor, Ncell proudly supports this season, featuring seven teams: Butwal Lumbini FC, Dhangadhi FC, FC Chitwan, Jhapa FC, Kathmandu Rayzrs FC, Lalitpur City FC, and Pokhara Thunders FC. These teams will compete fiercely for the title trophy, promising an exciting season for football fans.

On Thursday, Ncell also partnered with Lalitpur City FC as the ‘Powered By’ sponsor. Ncell has always been committed to fostering sports and youth talent in Nepal. Ncell NSL aims to provide a platform for Nepalese football players to achieve excellence while contributing to the sport’s overall development in the country.

"Our partnerships reflect Ncell’s deep respect and passion for sports. Staying true to our theme, ‘Here for You,’ we through this season are dedicated to supporting Nepalese football players in achieving excellence and creating opportunities that make the nation proud. Football is a beloved sport, and we are thrilled to collaborate for its growth. To make this season even more exciting, we will introduce a special offer for our customers in within few days," said Umair Mohsin, Chief Commercial Officer of Ncell.

Through this collaboration, Ncell aims to promote football in Nepal, strengthening the country's passion for the sport while providing a platform for emerging players to showcase their talent. A total of 34 matches will be played throughout the season, culminating in the final match on April 16. Ncell’s association with NSL is not just about promoting sports talent but also about engaging football fans, whose enthusiasm makes such tournaments successful.

As a responsible corporate entity, Ncell has significantly contributed to sports development and talent grooming. The company has supported cricket, football, volleyball, and golf while also empowering para-athletes through skill development and training initiatives under the company’s CSR through Ncell Foundation. This season is set to be an exciting journey for Nepalese football, and Ncell is proud to be a part of it.