Church Boys United (formally known as Church Boys FC[2]) is a Nepali football club from the Koteshwor neighborhood of Kathmandu that competes in the Martyr's Memorial A-Division League.[3] The club was first promoted to Martyr's Memorial A-Division League in 2022, having won the 2022 Martyr's Memorial B-Division League.[4]
| Nickname(s) | White Lions[citation needed] |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2009; 13 years ago (2009)[1] |
| Ground | Dasarath Rangasala Stadium, Kathmandu, Nepal |
| Capacity | 25,000 |
| Chairman | Tanka Lal Rai |
| Manager | Kabi Chandra Rai |
| League | Martyr's Memorial B-Division League |
| 2022 | 1st |
The club was founded in 2009, but only participated in local tournaments. In 2019, they qualified for the Martyr's Memorial C-Division League which was their fifth attempt in C-Division League Qualifier (previously known as Martyr's Memorial 'D' Division League)[citation needed] and were promoted to the top-level Martyr's Memorial A-Division League within two seasons, in what The Kathmandu Post called "a remarkable journey".[4]
The season-by-season performance of Church Boys United. Until 2019, the team only participated in local tournaments, while attempting to qualify for the third tier Martyr's Memorial C-Division League. The earliest qualification was in 2012.[5]
| Champions | Runners-up | Third place | Promoted | Relegated |
| Season | League | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | C-Division Qualifiers | Promoted[6] |
| 2021 | C-Division | 1st[7] |
| 2022 | B-Division | 1st |
| TBD | A-Division | |
This section does not cite any sources. (April 2022) |
| Name | Designation |
|---|---|
| Tanka Lal Rai | Team Manager / President |
| Kabi Chadndra Rai | Head Coach |
| Ramesh Dangal | Coach |
| Aragya Khadka | Physiotherapist |
| Bikram Lama | Official / Vice President |
| Arun Shrestha | Official / General Secretary |
| Abishkar Bikram Rai | Media Officer |
This section does not cite any sources. (April 2022) |
| Period | Kit Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 2022-present | Anee Sports |
| Period | Sponsor Name | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 - Present | World Race Tour and Travels | |
| 2022 - Present | Orthoplast Rehab Center | Medical Partner |
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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*Squad that participated in Martyr's Memorial 'B' Division League
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