Months before the FIFA World Cup kicked off, Nepali football legend Raju Kaji Shakya shared his predictions for the group stage with SBS Nepali during a visit to Australia. Now that the group stage is complete, how accurate were his picks? Speaking to SBS Nepali, Shakya also discusses his favourites to win the World Cup, the national team he supports, and whether he believes Nepal has a realistic chance of qualifying for the tournament in the future.
Disclaimer: We would like to inform you that the opinions expressed in the segment are those of the talents themselves.
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