Sydney, The biggest two-day Nepalese football tournament in Sydney is to take place in October 2022. The much-awaited 5th edition of the MFC Cup, VDA MFC Cup 2022 will be held at Valentine Sports Park, Glenwood NSW on the 29th and 30th of October 2022. The well-known football championship is organized by the leading football club Machhapuchhre Football Club (MFC) in association of ANFA, Australia. The distinctive two-day soccer championship has VDA Finance and Capital Pty Ltd as the title sponsor.
In the Nepalese football tournament in Sydney, 24 teams from different states of Australia in the Free Age and 8 teams in the Forever Young (35+) category will be chasing the covetous championship. The two-day ‘football fiesta’ of distinction is annually organized as the year’s last major football tournament in our community. Like in its previous editions, all the matches will be held in Valentine Sports Park, the headquarters of Football NSW and the home of Football in New South Wales, renowned for its high-caliber fields. The club has been providing the Nepalese players with an opportunity to participate in a semi-world-class venue, and for spectators to enjoy this event.
The MFC President, the prominent sports personality Ajay Kshatri set the tone of the press meet held on 27 August at Mokshya Lounge and Bar, Auburn, Sydney. In his welcome speech, he shared, “On behalf of the organizer, I would like to thank all valued stakeholders including the title sponsor VDA Finance and Capital Pty Ltd, other sponsors, supporters, all the participating teams, and the media fraternity who have cooperated very reassuringly for the last round preparation to make successful like in the previous editions. We would like to appeal to all participating teams to display the splendid games and sportsmanship like in the previous editions and support Nepalese football tournaments in Australia.”
The committed sports personality and the acclaimed entrepreneur respected Karna Rana said, “It’s everyone’s pride to be a part of the illustrious tournament. The team VDA is proud to involve in this project as the title sponsor for this year and to join in the last major sporting event of the year. We are eager to celebrate this spectacular phenomenon with the football-loving community. MFC has offered a fitting platform for all the footballers of our community living in different states and enhanced the quality of our common soccer culture. It has consistently performed for the overall promotion of football in our community and this tournament too would be as in the past of great benefit to everyone concerned and for what it meant. We look forward to collaborating with proud organisers like MFC. We would like to extend our sincerest gratitude to all including the ever-supportive media persons for their continued association and collaboration with MFC.”
MFC secretary and renowned footballer Prabin Joshi gave a briefing to the media about the upcoming tournament, VDA MFC Cup 2022. He said, “It will consist of 24 all-age teams and 8 forever young teams from all over Australia. In addition to the 800 participants, we are anticipating a crowd of well over 1500 spectators. There will be fun events for children and families, which will increase community participation.” In the media briefing, he further said, “The Team Rules and Regulations will be distributed closer to the tournament date. Each match in the group stage games, pre-quarter, quarterfinals, and semi-finals will be played for 20 minutes. The final match will be played for 30 minutes.”
In the Nepalese football tournament in Sydney, winners of the Free Age will bag $4000.00, Champions Cup, Running Shield, and medals. Likewise, the runner-up will be awarded $1500.00, 1st Runners-up Cup, and Medals. Joint 3rd position holders will be honoured with medals.
In addition to an individual trophy Player of the Tournament (outfield), Goalkeeper of the Tournament, and Highest Scorer each will win $200.00, and the Fair Play Team also will win $200.00. In the Forever Young category, the winner will bag $1500.00, Champions Cup, Running Shield, and Medals. Likewise, the runner-up will be awarded $500.00, 1st Runners-up Cup, and Medals. Joint 3rd position holders will be honoured with medals. In addition to an individual trophy Player of the Tournament (outfield), Goalkeeper of the Tournament, and Highest Scorer each will win $150.00, and the Fair Play Team also will win $150.00. The tournament has a total cash prize of $ 8400.00
The press meet live telecasted by Fusionsports OZ was attended by the representatives from the participating teams and media persons, and some joined it via the internet platform. The journalists representing www. nepaleseaustralian.com.au Rishi Acharya and Raju Manandhar interacted with the organisers regarding the last round of preparations.
Also, present on the occasion were the Australian Nepalese Football Association (ANFA) president, the former MFC president and veteran footballer Bijen Batajoo, former MFC President and admired MFC goalkeeper Niraj Shrestha, footballers Sudin Pradhan, Ishwor Pahari, Mohan Shrestha, Ankit Thakuri former ANFA Nepal treasurer and Global NRNA sports coordinator Raju Manandhar, etc.
It is stated in the press release issued that MFC is very pleased to have VDA Finance and Capital Pty Ltd (VDA Finance) as their title sponsor for this year. VDA Finance is a well-established mortgage broking business, with a combined experience of 15 years, committed to helping customers find the right mortgage solution with offices all over Australia and Nepal. VDA Finance offers their services such as customized loan comparison and tailored lending solutions for Home Loans, Commercial Loans, and Business and Equipment Finance. With over 30 plus lenders panel offering 10 plus loan types and over 500 happy customers MFC is delighted to partner with VDA Finance and Capital Pty Ltd.
MFC would also welcome onboard CANNA who is our venue sponsor CANNA. CANNA is a producer of nutrients and growing mediums for the cultivation of fast-growing plants. CANNA holds the complete production chain in its own hands. From development to research, via marketing and sales to the unique environmentally friendly production line. CANNA also has its own logistics department and of course a laboratory. Even before the company was established, the founders were already scientifically pioneering with plants. Ever since its founding in the early 90s, all products are scientifically tested first, before being put on the market.
The tournament has Manor Real Estate Baulkham Hills, Mokshya Lounge and Bar Auburn as Official sponsors. Likewise, it has Central Queensland University and Muglan Mart Rockdale, Service Hub Australia, Lectory, Unique Print Broadway, Bizz Education, Ruby Homes, Simon Diab & Associates, Hamro Asan Bazaar, Everest Butchery, Rey Properties other major sponsors. It has Success Education and Visa Services as a visa partner and Everest Travels & Tours as a Travel partner.
