U-23 squad trimmed to 32 players

The national U-23 football squad, currently in a closed camp, has been reduced to 32 players.

Head coach Nabin Neupane has added four senior team's players and released 12 players from the initial pool of 40 shortlisted for the camp, following several rounds of selection conducted by ANFA. 

The team is preparing for the upcoming AFC U-23 Asian Cup Qualifiers, which will be held in Tajikistan from September 3 to 9. Nepal has been placed in Group K alongside hosts Tajikistan, Syria, and the Philippines.

Squad: Abhishek Sengtang, Abhishek Waiba, Aayush Ghalan, Aayush Timsina, Amit Tamata, Anil Bomjan, Anish Chetry, Aron Thapa, Bibek Gurung, Bishal Kc, Bishal Nepali, Dipesh Gurung, Dipesh Rai, Janma Jay Dhami, Jiyarat Sheikh, Krishal Moktan, Kritish Ratna Chunju, Lahan Subba, Nigma Lama, Niraj Karki, Nirajan Dhami, Pemba Lama, Pujan Thapa, Ram Thapa, Rohan Khadgi, Sabin Ghimire, Sanjeev Lama, Sankar Tharu, Santosh Khatri, Semanta Thapa, Sujan Magar, Sumit Shrestha

(File photo)