We are the champions!
Thimphu City FC have won the BOB Bhutan Premier League 2020 The club clinches the championship just one game before facing the nearest challenger, Ugyen Academy. With a comfortable 6-2 win over Tensung FC, City has now taken 37 points from 13 games, creating a nine point gap with only a game remaining. Despite playing […]
Football clubs signs domestic players
Thimphu City FC recently signed midfielder, Dawa Tshering, from Transport United FC with a transfer fee of Nu 250, 000. This is the highest transfer fee paid so far, according to Thimphu City FC President, Hishey Tshering. Hishey Tshering said that Dawa Tshering, 21, had been selected as the most valuable player twice in the past […]
Gold Cup has been cancelled
Bhutan Football Federation has decided to cancel the much anticipated JDW Gold Cup, that was scheduled to kick of this February, due to the Covid-19 outbreak in the region. Thimphu City FC welcomes the decision and would like to update our supporters about the progress. Although no cases have been identified in Phuentsholing, the continuation […]
Ngawang Dhendup takes charge of City
Former Transport United Head Coach Ngawang Dhendup has agreed terms to take charge of City’s dugout starting season 2020. The three-time title winning coach, two national and one Thimphu league, is considered one of the best tactician in the Bhutanese football. “He is a champion and brings in winning mentality to the team.” said Pema […]
5 Talking Points: Thimphu City vs Druk United
1. Lack of depth. The depth of city squad was heavily tested in the last two matches. Many players missed out due to various reason. City had limited option in the bench for back up. Option of integrating reserve players should be there for the National League Clubs. 2. Attacking woes. For much of the season, city […]
Do you know Jay Hart?
Do you know?’ Is a blog series contributed by one of our supporters Phurpa Tshering. The series aims to give a different insights of City players. Jay Hart, the new no.9 of Thimphu City. He made a remarkable journey from England to Bhutan for the love of the beautiful game. The striker has quickly settled […]
Player ratings: P/ling Utd 2-13 City
1. Jay Hart. 9/10 Very sharp and lively throughout the game. Scored 5 goals with quality finishes. Could have scored few more goals. 2. Phuntsho Jigme. 8/10 Was outstanding at the back. Controlled and built the game from the back. Could have avoided the penalties. 3. Mipham Jigme. 8/10 Another stellar performance. Composed and resolute. Growing game by […]
Fan perspective : Alberto Martins
Having spent big on foreign players this season, the BOB National League have never been more competitive. With club like Paro FC and Transport United reaping the benefits of their wise investment in the transfer market, it raises certain questions when it comes to the recruitment of Thimphu City FC. City have recruited three foreigners […]
“Quality of the players here is good but there are some issues with professionalism”
Josh Shepherd, the Englishman who has previously managed in the Thurlow Nunn Premier Division and the Gambian First Division is now the manager of Thimphu City FC. The coach had also previously done some coaching in Spain and Thailand but to coach at an elite level was a no brainer for the coach, who now […]
Thank you Sonam Wangyal
Thimphu City FC can confirm that it has reached to an agreement with Druk Stars FC for the transfer of its 20 year old midfielder Sonam Wangyal. The prolific youngster had joined the Reds from Thimphu FC back in 2018 and established himself as one of the key members of the squad, notching 6 goals […]