Preview: Tensung vs City
The burden is on Ngawang Dhendup to keep the title race in sight. After briefly leapfrogging his former side, Transport’s victory over Gelephu last evening puts City back to second place, two points behind the league leaders. Boys understand that only a victory will keep the leaders on their toes and therefore the stakes are […]
Injury Update: Another player likely to miss
Pressure mounts on Ngawang Dhendup as the injury list continue to grow early in the season. Karma Sonam has reportedly missed trainings due to hamstring injury he picked during our last game. The boss has not taken the news well especially with a highly anticipated match coming up in less than 48 hours. “He will […]
Pre-Match Update: City vs Gelephu
Apart from Ngawang Jamphel and Kencho Tobgay, Ngawang Dhendup will have a full side to pick from as the team prepares to welcome yet another newcomer Gelephu FC. With the absence of our long time number one who continue to recover from the allergy he suffered, Karma S Tenzin will likely be the first choice. […]
Player Ratings: Thimphu City FC vs Gomo FC
City set the pace with a thumping 7-1 win against the debutant Gomo FC. Here is how I rated the players from 10. Tshering Dorji – 9 Played as striker and netted two good goals and assisted few goals as well. Positioning was excellent. Orgyen Wangchuk – 9 Showed amazing control in the middle, setting […]
Three points from the opening day
7-1 win over Gomo FC at home means that Thimphu City FC has stretched its national/premier league opening day unbeaten streak to seven seasons. The last time we lost was against the ultimate champions Druk United back in 2014. Coach Ngawang lined up against us as one of their forwards then. Despite some notable names […]
Fixture 2021 is out!
Thimphu City FC will kickoff its title defending campaign on May 22, 2021, welcoming newly promoted Gomo FC. In what is going to be another year of its own, there will be no time to slack as the defending champions will have less than a month to prepare for its first of 18 games. Boys […]
Karma Sonam confirmed
Karma Sonam has today re-signed to become a Red after a brief campaign away from home with Ugyen Academy. On signing the player, City team manager Migma Dorji said: “We are very pleased to have completed the addition of Karma to our exciting squad for the coming season.” The midfield sensation has been part of […]
Thimphu City Does It!
When Thimphu City were slated to travel to The Maldives for the AFC Cup qualifiers, many things had to be considered. The club was considered pulling out of the competition due to traveling being unsafe during the pandemic. However, that would be a step backwards in the development of the beautiful game in our country […]
Bhutan Premier League to be more inclusive
The 2021 season of BOB Bhutan Premier League (BPL) will be different from the past seasons, according to the Bhutan Football Federation (BFF). The BFF has a new format and unlike in the past, the tournament will be played in three different phases. The new format is expected to have a better representation of football […]
Thimphu City FC to head to the Maldives for AFC game
The National Covid-19 Task Force has approved travel permit for Thimphu City FC to participate in the upcoming preliminary “round one” of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Cup. City will play against the Maldives’ Eagles at the National Stadium, Male, Maldives, on April 7. The winner will face Abahani Limited Dhaka for the second preliminary […]
