The 15th Control Itahari Gold Cup International Invitation Football Tournament, held in Itahari, came to an exciting conclusion today. Machhindra Club emerged victorious after defeating Sagarmatha Youth Club Morang 2-0 in the final match.

Final Match Summary:

• Machhindra Club Kathmandu: 2 Goals
  • Malik Yusuf Bamidele - 4th minute
  • Omolaja Noorani - 79th minute
• Sagarmatha Youth Club Morang: 0 Goals

Prize Details:

• First Prize: NPR 1,000,000 and Trophy
• Second Prize: NPR 50,0000 and Trophy

Award Winners:

• Man of the Match: Ashok Khawas (Sagarmatha Youth Club Morang)
  • Cash: NPR 10,000, Trophy
• Best Goalkeeper: Bishal Shrestha (Machhindra Club Kathmandu)
  • Cash: NPR 20,000, Trophy
• Best Defender: Sanish Best (Machhindra Club Kathmandu)
  • Cash: NPR 20,000, Trophy
• Best Midfielder: Bishal Ghalan Tamadg (Machhindra Club Kathmandu)
  • Cash: NPR 20,000, Trophy
• Best Forward: Malik Yusuf Bamidele (Machhindra Club Kathmandu)
  • Cash: NPR 20,000, Trophy
• Best Coach: Santosh Neupane (Machhindra Club Kathmandu)
  • Cash: NPR 20,000, Trophy
• Rising Player: Sabeen Ghimire (Raja Club Itahari)
  • Prize: 32” Color TV
• Highest Scorer: Malik Yusuf Bamidele (Machhindra Club Kathmandu)
  • Cash: NPR 25,000, Trophy
• Best Player of the Tournament: Kuldeep Karki (Sagarmatha Youth Club Morang)
  • Cash: NPR 100,000, Trophy

The final match was graced by Mr. Sadananda Mandal, Jr. Minister of Tourism, Forests, and Environment, Koshi Province, as the chief guest.