2005–06 Martyr's Memorial A-Division League Explained

Competition:Martyr's Memorial A-Division League
Season:2005–2006
Winners:Manang Marsyangdi Club
Relegated:Mahabir Club
Boudha FC
Continentalcup1:2006 AFC President's Cup
Continentalcup1 Qualifiers:Manang Marsyangdi Club
League Topscorer: Rishi Rai
Junior Obagbemiro (27)
Prevseason:2004
Nextseason:2006–07
Biggest Win:Mahabir Club 0-8 APF Club
Highest Scoring:Ranipokhari Corner Team 8-9 Machhindra FC

The 2005–06 Martyr's Memorial A-Division League season, also known as the Martyr's Memorial San Miguel League for sponsorship reasons, was the 36th season of the A-Division League since its establishment in 1954/55. A total of 14 teams competed in the league.[1] Manang Marsyangdi Club won the league. The season began on 26 August 2005 and concluded on 21 February 2006.

Teams

APF Club made their debut in the league without being promoted before.[1]

TeamLocationPrevious Season
APF ClubKathmandun/a
Nepal Police Club2nd
New Road Team7th
Tribhuvan Army Club4th
Machhindra Football Club? (promoted from Martyr's Memorial B-Division League)
Boys Union Club11th
Manang Marshyangdi Club3rd
Ranipokhari Corner Team10th
Sankata Club8th
Boudha FC? (promoted from Martyr's Memorial B-Division League)[2]
Mahabir Club12th
Brigade Boys Club9th
Friends ClubLalitpur5th
Jawalakhel YC6th
Three Star Club1st

League table

Match-fixing controversy

On matchday 27, relegation-threatened Machhindra FC faced Ranipokhari Corner Team. After the match ended 9-8 for Machhindra, allegations of match fixing rose, as Machhindra needed the win while RCT's Rishi Rai, who scored all eight goals, was on course to become the league's top goalscorer. While the analysis on the allegations never concluded, All Nepal Football Association did not award the top goalscorer award this season.[1] [3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Nepal 2005/06 . . 1 March 2022 .
  2. News: Gorkha Brewery to sponsor Martyrs' Memorial League . The Himalayan Times . 1 March 2022 . 25 May 2005.
  3. Web site: Baniya . Sudesh . RaniPokhari Corner Team 8-9 Machhindra FC . Twitter . 10 March 2022 . 26 April 2020.