# Aaha! Gold Cup

Aaha! Gold Cup (Nepali: आहा ! गोल्ड कप āhā gōlḍ kap) is an annual international football tournament held in Pokhara, Nepal, and organized by the Sahara Club. It was formerly known as the Caravan Gold Cup. It is considered a major football tournament in Nepal, and is therefore endorsed by ANFA Kaski, a district FA of the All Nepal Football Association.

## Background

Sahara Club (Pokhara) have been running a football academy for under-privileged children from the profit of the tournament and donations from various individuals and organisations. At present, there are 30 children at the academy
The major attraction of the cup is the involvement of major clubs of Nepal and some international clubs. The cup is recognized by ANFA and is included in its annual calendar. The tournament is conducted in a knockout format and 12 teams compete for the title. The tournament is the main event keeping the spirit of football alive in Nepal and handsomely rewards the clubs and players. It is also the longest sporting event to be held regularly. For the first time in history in 2019 there were only 10 club competing due to tight schedule of tournament all over Nepal and Date issue.
On the 13th edition of the tournament, English non-league side Aldershot Town FC entered in the tournament, and thus became the first European (UEFA) club to compete in the tournament's history.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, 19th edition of the tournament only featured 8 teams. The 20th edition was held with 1/3 of the spectators allowed by following Covid safety protocols.

## Previous winners

| Title | Year B.S. | Year A.D. | Winners | Runners-up |
| Caravan | 2058 | 2002 | Nepal Police Club | Manang Marsyangdi Club |
| I | 2059 | 2003 | Nepal Police Club | Friends Club |
| II | 2060 | 2004 | Manang Marsyangdi Club | Carlton Football Club |
| III | 2061 | 2005 | Manang Marsyangdi Club | Nepal Police Club |
| IV | 2062 | 2006 | African United Club | Nepal Police Club |
| V | 2063 | 2007 | Three Star Club | Manang Marsyangdi Club |
| VI | 2064 | 2008 | Nepal Police Club | Nepal A.P.F. Club |
| VII | 2065 | 2009 | Nepal Police Club | Nepal Army Club |
| VIII | 2066 | 2010 | Nepal Police Club | Tribhuvan Army Club |
| IX | 2067 | 2011 | Three Star Club | Manang Marsyangdi Club |
| X | 2068 | 2012 | Manang Marsyangdi Club | Jawalakhel YC |
| XI | 2069 | 2013 | Three Star Club | Sahara Club (Pokhara) |
| XII | 2070 | 2014 | Sahara Club (Pokhara) | Manang Marshyangdi Club |
| XIII | 2071 | 2015 | Three Star Club | Manang Marshyangdi Club |
| XIV | 2072 | 2016 | Manang Marshyangdi Club | Nepal Army Club |
| XV | 2073 | 2017 | Manang Marshyangdi Club | Sahara Club (Pokhara) |
| XVI | 2074 | 2018 | Nepal Police Club | Three Star Club |
| XVII | 2075 | 2019 | Three Star Club | Nepal Army Club |
| XVIII | 2076 | 2020 | Manang Marshyangdi Club | Nepal Police Club |
| XIX | 2077 | 2021 | Sankata Club | African Roots Association |
| XX | 2078 | 2022 | Nepal A.P.F. Club | Manang Marshyangdi Club |
| XI |
| XII | 2079 | 2023 | Sankata Club | Bhutanese Youth Club |
| XIII | 2080 | 2024 | Nepal Army | Three Star Club |
| XXIV | 2081 | 2025 | Black Bulls FC | Nepal Police F.C. |

## Top performing clubs

| Club | Winners | Runners-up |
| Nepal Police Club | 6 | 2 |
| Manang Marshyangdi Club | 6 | 6 |
| Three Star Club | 5 | 2 |
| Nepal Army Club (formerly Tribhuwan Army) | 2 | 4 |
| Sankata Club | 2 | 0 |
| Sahara Club (Pokhara) | 1 | 2 |
| Nepal A.P.F. Club | 1 | 1 |
| African United Club | 1 | 0 |
| Carlton Football Club | 0 | 1 |
| Friends Club | 0 | 1 |
| Jawalakhel Youth Club | 0 | 1 |
| African Roots Association | 0 | 1 |