Sabitra Bhandari to play in top-tier French League

National team forward Sabitra Bhandari 'Samba' is all set to play in the highest league of women's football in France.

Bhandari signed an 18-month contract with top-tier French club En Avant Guingamp. The club currently plays in the Division 1 Féminine, the first division of women's football in France.

The club took to their social media channels to announce Bhandari's signing. Bhandari becomes the first every Nepali player to play for top-tier European club.

This will be second stint in European football for Bhandari. She had previously signed for Israeli club Hapoel Ra'anana making a big impact despite her short tenure in the club.