The24th Aaha! Rara Pokhara Gold Cup 2025, one of the most prestigious events in Nepal, kicks off on February 4, 2025, at Pokhara Stadium. This legendary football tournament, hosted by Sahara Club Pokhara, features top domestic and international teams competing for the grand title. Football fans can expect thrilling matches, intense rivalries, and an electrifying atmosphere, making it a must-attend event for sports enthusiasts.

The tournament runs from February 4 to February 15, with 12 teams—9 Nepali clubs and 3 international squads—battling it out for the NPR 1.2 million championship prize. The runner-up will receive NPR 600,000, and the Best Player of the Tournament will take home a brand-new scooter. Additional individual awards, including Best Goalkeeper, Defender, Midfielder, Striker, and Coach, come with a NPR 25,000 prize each. Sponsored by Aaha Rara Noodles of Him Shree Foods Pvt. Ltd., this tournament also funds youth football development through the Sahara Academy.

• Opening Match: Sahara Club vs. Nepal Police Club
• Date:February 4, 2025
• Time: 2:00 PM Onwards
• Venue: Pokhara Stadium

Participating Teams
Group A:

• Brigade Boys Club (UK)
• Sahara Club
• NRT Football Club
• Church Boys United FC
• Tribhuvan Army Club

Group B:

• Three Star Club
• Armed Police Force (APF)
• Machhindra FC
• Thunder Bolt North United (India)
• Sankata Club
• Black Bull Football Club (Uzbekistan)

Why Attend?

• Witness Nepal’s top football clubs battle international teams.
• Experience high-intensity football action in Pokhara Stadium.
• Be part of one of the biggest upcoming sports events in Nepal.