KATHMANDU, Dec 20: Singapore’s Frenz International Football Academy and Lumbini Football Academy in Dang have signed an agreement to develop grassroots football in Nepal. The deal was signed on Saturday at Holiday Inn Express, Naxal, Kathmandu, by Lumbini Academy director Sameer Oli and Frenz Academy director Asmita Gurung, with Frenz Academy owner Delvin Aspi present.
Operating since 2080 BS in Ghorahi, Dang, Lumbini Academy currently hosts 29 players and supports six underprivileged athletes with accommodation and education, funded personally by Oli. Since 2012, the Frenz Academy has been active across Malaysia, Indonesia, and other countries, participating in divisional leagues under the guidance of former Singapore national coach Jeeta Singh.
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Under the agreement, Lumbini Academy and the Frenz Academy will operate as the Lumbini Frenz Football Club in Nepal, receiving financial, technical, and managerial support. The first phase includes upgrading Lumbini Academy’s facilities as the central office, followed by expansion across the country.
For the first time in Nepal, AI technology will be used to monitor and enhance player performance, leveraging expertise from the Frenz Academy. The deal is expected to strengthen Nepal-Singapore football ties and encourage foreign investment in Nepali football.
The club aims to participate in both local and national competitions, with guidance from Jeeta Singh and involvement of Singapore’s national players in upcoming tournaments.
