Bhojpur Gold Cup from April 27

Taksar (Bhojpur), April 20: Seven teams from Nepal and one from India are set to participate in the 8th International Invitational Mayor Gold Cup football tournament.

The tournament will feature Georgian Football Club India, Armed Police Force Nepal, Church Boys United, LX City Morang, Bhagwati Sports Club Khotang, Nawobuddha Football Club Saptari, Salahesh Football Club Siraha and the host Bhojpur District Football Association, according to the organizers.

Hosted by the District Football Association with financial support from Bhojpur Municipality, the tournament will be held from April 27 to May 3. Bhojpur Municipality has sponsored Rs 3 million for the tournament to be held at the stadium in Kodar, Bhojpur-7, while the other funds will be collected from co-sponsors, the organizers said.

The winner and runner-up of the competition will receive a cash prize of Rs 500,000 and Rs 300,000 respectively, along with the cup, medal and certificates. Prabin Suwal, the chair of the District Football Association, shared that the best player, highest scorer, and best goalkeeper will receive prizes under individual categories.

In the seventh edition held last year, Church Boys United, Kathmandu defeated Tribhuvan Army Club 4-2 in a penalty shootout to be crowned the champions.