African Roots have entered semifinals of Vishwokarma Cement 11th Jeetpur Simara gold cup football tournament in Simara, Bara.

African Roots defeated Tribhuwan Army FC 2-1 in an exciting affair at Simara stadium on Sunday night.

Njimi scored both goals for the visitors. George Prince Karki scored one for Army men through spot.

Two goal hero Njimi became the player of the match and received Nrs 5,000 cash.

Birat gold cup winners Nepal APF will play against Bagmati club on Tuesday.

NJJYC, Simara is organizing the championship, which has a winning purse of NRs 7 lakh.