Nepal to play friendlies against Bhutan's U-16 and U-19 teams

Nepal’s national U-16 and U-19 women’s teams are set to play friendly matches against Bhutan’s U-16 and U-19 teams at the Dasharath Stadium.

The U-16 team will face Bhutan on December 20, while the U-19 team will compete on December 22.

As part of the preparations, the All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) has appointed staff for both teams. Yam Gurung has been named the head coach of the U-19 women’s team, with Kiran Karki and Dilip Thapa serving as assistant coaches.

Indu Duwal will manage the U-19 team.

Similarly, Sulav Jung Rana has been appointed head coach of the U-16 team, supported by Grishma Mani Shakya as assistant coach and Kalpana Karki as the goalkeeping coach. Niru Thapa will serve as the U-16 team manager.

ANFA General Secretary Kiran Rai handed over the appointment letters to the officials.

Both the matches will be played at 2 pm on their respective days.