32 players called up for second round of AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup Qualifiers

  • 2023-03-27

Thirty-two players have been called up for the second round of AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup Qualifiers.

Head coach Yam Prasad Gurung announced his initial squad for the tournament on Monday. The closed camp will begin from April 4.

Nepal have been drawn alongside China, Myanmar and Chinese Taipei in the second round. The second round will be played from June 3-11.

Nepal will qualify for the 2024 AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup if they can finish inside the top two of the group.

Nepal had defeated Palestine and Northern Mariana Island by a similar score of 6-0 in the first round in Palestine to qualify for the second round.

Preliminary squad

Goalkeepers: Kabita BK, Sujata Tamang, Lila Joshi, Sabitri Kisan, Puja Thapa

Defenders: Sabina Chaudhary, Sajani Thokar, Saru Hamal, Sunita Bhulan, Divya Yasmali Magar, Pratikshya Chaudhary, Ganga Rokaya, Kumari Tamang

Midfielders: Tulasa Bohara, Susma GT, Jenifer Rana, Sarah Bajracharya, Sunkala Rai, Manmaya Damai, Preeti Rai, Anjali Machamasi, Saraswati Hamal, Hima Rawat, Manisha Sen, Dipa Shahi, Birsana Chaudhary

Forward: Garima Rai, Amisha Karki, Mamata Pun, Sandipa Bholan, Senu Pariyar, Barsha Oli

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