Raju Kaji Shakya: Football in Australia's Nepali community and secret of long black hair!

Raju Kaji Shakya during his Sydney visit in March, 2026. Credit: SBS Nepali/Sameer Ghimire

Nepali footballer and former captain of the Nepali national team, Raju Kaji Shakya was recently in Australia. SBS Nepali spoke with the soccer legend about the sport, while he also spilled the beans on the secret behind his long black hair and well-maintained physique.

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