Kathmandu, May 14 -- They did not have champagne. But Planning Boyz United (PBU) were happy to celebrate their promotion to the A Division League, Nepal's highest-tier club football competition, with water and Coke at the ANFA Complex Ground in Satdobato, Lalitpur.

"The celebration has started," Sasendra Dhimal, PBU head coach, told the Post after ensuring their promotion on Tuesday. "It is our biggest achievement yet. Now, we will play as one of the best football clubs in Nepal."

PBU ensured their promotion on a points basis in the 11th round; thus, the club has two more games in hand. Whether or not they will enter the A Division as the champions is yet to be witnessed.

They defeated Bansbari Club 2-0 on Tuesday to take their points ...