Born in
Dhankuta, Chemjong graduated from the
ANFA Academy and joined the
Machhindra. After spending one year at the club, his impressive performances at Chemjong earned him a move to the
Three Star Club in 2007. He has won British Gurkha Cup and Aaha Gold Cup Football Tournament. After being the best goalkeeper of south Asia of the time, Kiran was offered by
TC Sports Club in January 2017. He played his first game for TC Sports Club in February 2017 and showed impressive performance, helping the club to win the match by 1–0.[6]
Minerva Punjab
On January 23, 2018, he signed a deal with Hero I League club,
Minerva Punjab for an undisclosed amount.[citation needed] He made his debut for the club in an away fixture against
NEROCA. He saved a penalty in the 50th minute against
East Bengal, which was taken by
Katsumi Yusa. He was adjudged as the hero-of-the-match for that fine save.[7] Kiran made total of 8 appearances for the club. He eventually won the
2017–18 I-League with Minerva.[8]
Chemjong made his Indian Super League debut on 23 September, in their 3–1 away defeat to
Mohun Bagan in Kolkata.[15][16][17]
International career
He is currently considered as the first choice goalkeeper in Nepal. He has a height advantage over more senior keepers like
Bikash Malla and
Ritesh Thapa. He has produced brilliant displays against oppositions bringing wide acclaims.[18] Chemjong played debut match for Nepal in 2008 AFC Challenge Cup qualifiers held in
Phnom Penh,
Cambodia, although he broke his
jaw in the match.[6] He debuted at the home ground against Afghanistan.[19]
In 2015, along with Three Star teammate Bishnu Gurung, Chemjong paid a visit to malnourished children in an orphanage in
Pokhara, saying afterwards that it was a "day to remember".[22] On 31 August 2022, He married with his long time girlfriend Kanchan Niraula.[23]