40 players finalized for U-23 national team closed camp

A total of 40 players have been finalized for the closed camp of the U-23 national team following multiple rounds of selection held at the ANFA Complex in Satdobato.

Head coach Nabin Neupane selected the final squad from an initial pool of 89 players called up for the first phase of trials.

The team will participate in the AFC U-23 Asian Cup Qualifiers, scheduled to take place in Tajikistan from September 3 to 9. Nepal has been drawn in Group K alongside hosts Tajikistan, Syria, and the Philippines.

Initial Squad

Goalkeepers: Krishan Moktan, Jiyarat Sheikh, Rubin Bogati, Amit Tamata, Bishal KC, Bibek Magar

Defenders: Semant Thapa, Ayush Timilsina, Nigma Lama, Sankar Tharu, Ashwin Ghorasainee, Bishal Nepali, Bibek Gurung, Ram Thapa, Anish Pariyar, Sabin Ghimire, Sadip KC, Sesan Dani, Abhishek Waiba, Lahan Subba

Midfielders: Dipeesh Gurung, Abhi Sengtang, Pujan Thapa, Prashant Laksam, Janmajay Dhami, Sanjeev Lama, Saroj Darlami, Pemba Lama, Rojal Dahal

Forwards: Niraj Karki, Sabin Lungeli, Niranjan Dhami, Anil Bhomjan, Aron Thapa, Sujan Magar, Dipesh Chamling Rai, Anish Chhetri, Rohan Khadgi, Sujan Dangol, Mohit Gurung

The selected players are requested to report to the closed camp at the ANFA Complex in Satdobato by 3 PM on Saturday, July 12, 2025.

(File photo)