Madan Bhandari memorial Itahari gold cup is starting from Saurday in Itahari.

Just eight teams are participating in the championship, which has a winning purse of Rs 12 lakhs.

Rastriya Jagriti yuwa club is managing the tournament.

The participating teams are: Ruslan Three Star Club, Nepal APF, Nepal Army, Druk Stars Bhutan, MMC, Jhapa XI FC, Rastriya Jagriti Yuwa Club & Garipha Sporting Club Kolkata

Ruslan Three Star will play against Nepal APF in the opening match.