Japanese Football Icon Keisuke Honda To Join Bhutan’s Paro FC

Keisuke Honda had played for prestigious clubs such as AC Milan and CSKA Moscow, and he had also been the head coach for Cambodia's national and U-23 squads

Japanese football icon Keisuke Honda is set to join Bhutanese club Paro FC and will be travelling to Nepal this month for an exciting AFC Challenge Cup playoff.

The crucial match, scheduled for August 29 at Kathmandu’s Dasharath Stadium, will see Paro FC face Church Boys United, the champions of Nepal’s A-Division League.

Honda’s upcoming visit to Nepal is anticipated to elevate Paro FC’s profile and impact Bhutanese football.

The club’s new signings, including Ghanaian forward William Opoku and Japanese player Koki Narita, are expected to strengthen the squad further.

Honda, who has played for prestigious clubs such as AC Milan and CSKA Moscow, has also been a head coach for the Cambodian national team and U-23 squad.

During his international career from 2008 to 2018, he scored 37 goals in 98 appearances for Japan.

Paro FC’s addition of Honda is seen as a significant boost for their ambitions in Asian football. Church Boys United, the reigning champions of Nepal’s A-Division League, have been gearing up for the playoff by signing key players, including national team captain Ananta Tamang and top scorer Anjaan Bisht, who shares the highest goal tally for the national team.

Church Boys United have also appointed Balkrishna Maharjan as their new head coach, who previously led the team to the A-Division League title.

The clash between Paro FC and Church Boys United is expected to enhance the competitive spirit of the AFC Challenge Cup, with Honda’s international experience and the presence of other top players likely to raise the stakes of the match.

Fans in Nepal are eagerly anticipating Honda’s arrival and the chance to witness a high-calibre football match on home soil. This playoff promises to highlight the growing talent and ambition of both Bhutanese and Nepali football clubs as they vie for success on the Asian stage.

As both teams prepare intensively, the presence of experienced international stars and skilled coaching will be pivotal in the outcome of this highly anticipated fixture. Football enthusiasts across Nepal and beyond are looking forward to an exciting showdown between Paro FC and Church Boys United, showcasing the rising standards of Asian football.

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