Manang Marshyangdi Club () is a Nepali professional football club based in Kathmandu, that competes in the Martyr's Memorial A-Division League. The club has won the National Championship title a record 8 times. Historically, they have had a fierce rivalry in domestic Nepalese football with Three Star Club and Nepal Police Club, a departmental team. Their other rivals include New Road Team.
Manang Marshyangdi Club has played some home games in Pokhara, at Pokhara Rangasala since 2021–22 Martyr's Memorial A-Division League. However, the club is officially based in Swayambhu, Kathmandu.
Club history Season 2068 B.S. (2011–12) Manang Marshyandi started the season featuring the names like Anil Gurung and Santosh Sahukhala. They also roped in Korean coach Lee Tae-Ho, making the long-serving Bal Gopal Maharjan his assistant. The side finished second, level on points with the champions Nepal Police Club, missing out due to goal difference. Their consolation was beating the Police in the final round. They were promoted to play the first ever Nepal National League.
Season 2069 B.S. (2012–13) The club was reorganised and Krishna Thapa was appointed as the new coach. The season started well as they won both the Ncell Cup and the Safal Cup. They also won the Martyr's Memorial League.
Season 2070 B.S. (2013–14) The 2013–14 season, they won the title for the record 7th time. In October 2014, they participated in the Sikkim Governor's Gold Cup and reached the final, losing to ONGC FC in the title winning match through penalty shoot-out.India tournaments 2014/15 RSSSF. Retrieved 8 October 2021
Supporters Manang Marshyangdi has a dedicated fanbase. The club’s official supporters’ group is known as Manang Marsyangdi Club Forever.
2023 squad
Club officials (2023) President: Mukhya Gurung General secretary: Tenzing Gurung Treasurer: Karma Gurung
Kit manufacturers and shirt sponsors PeriodKit manufacturerShirt sponsor2019–2021Kelme2021–KTM CTY
Honours Domestic Martyr's Memorial A-Division League Champions (8): 1986, 1987, 1989, 2000, 2003, 2005–06, 2013-14, 2018–19
Invitational Sikkim Gold Cup Champions (1): 2018 King's Cup (Bhutan) Champions (1): 2018 Jigme Dorji Wangchuk Memorial Gold Cup Champions (1): 2013
Others Buddha Subba Gold Cup: (3) 2004, 2016, 2020 Khukuri Gold Cup: (1) 2003 San Miguel Itahari Gold Cup: (1) 2007 Aaha! Gold Cup: (6) 2004, 2005, 2012, 2016, 2017, 2020 Aadarsha Cup: (1) 2011 Simara Gold Cup: (1) 2012 Ncell Cup: (1) 2012 Pokhara Cup: (1) 2012 2013 Jhapa Gold Cup: (1) 2017
Performance in AFC competitions Asian Club Championship: 1 appearance 1988: Qualifying stage AFC President's Cup: 2 appearances 2006: Group stage 2014: Final stage AFC Cup: 1 appearance 2019: Group stage
Continental record SeasonContinental tournamentRoundClubHomeAwayAggregate1988Asian Club ChampionshipQualifying round2–64th1–6 Al-Rasheed1–64–12006AFC President's CupGroup Stage0–23rd3–10–22014Group Stage 6–31st0–0Final Stage2–12nd1–32019AFC CupGroup E0–10–54th2–30–21–12–2
League finishes The season-by-season performance of MMC since 2000: ChampionsRunners-upThird placePromotedRelegated SeasonLeague Position2000Martyr's Memorial A-Division League1st2001–2002League not held2003Martyr's Memorial A-Division League1st20044th2005-061st2006-074th2008–2009League not held2010Martyr's Memorial A-Division League5th20112nd2011-12Nepal National League3rd 2012-13 Martyr's Memorial A-Division League 2nd 2013-14 1st2015Nepal National League3rd2016-18League not held2018-19Martyr's Memorial A-Division League1st2019–203rd2021–225th20238th
Under-18 Performance record Performance of Manang Marshyangdi Club U-18 in ANFA Youth LeaguesYearTournamentFinal Position2024U-18 ANFA Youth League9th
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