Nepal to play friendlies against Mauritius

National men's football team will play two friendly matches against Mauritius national team on January 29 and February 1 next year.

The friendlies against the island nation, ranked 172 in FIFA ranking, will be played at Dasharath Stadium. Both the friendlies fall under the FIFA international match calendar dates.

The last time Dasharath Stadium hosted friendlies was against India on September 2 and 5 this year. Nepal drew the first match and lost the second one.

The national team last played in the final of the SAFF Championship on October 16 going down 3-0 against India. It was the first time Nepal had reached the final of the regional competition.