Chief Minister Cup Football - Ilam and Sankhuwasabha Clash for the Title
Ilām and Sankhuwasabha have secured their spots in the final of the Koshi Province Chief Minister's Cup Football Tournament after winning their semifinals. Ilām defeated Okhaldunga 1-0 with a 39th-minute goal by Vishal Tamang, who was named man of the match, while Sankhuwasabha beat Khotang 1-0 via a 25th-minute strike from Mandip Rai, also the match's top performer. The final on Saturday offers a winner's prize of Rs 200,000 and individual awards of Rs 5,000 for best players in each position.
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