Initial squad for India friendly announced

Head coach Nabin Neupane has announced the initial squad for Nepal’s upcoming international friendly against India. The match will be played on October 26 in Sikkim.

The fixture will mark Neupane’s first game in charge of the national team since his appointment as head coach, a role he will hold until the SAFF Women’s Championship 2026.

Goalkeepers: Anjila Tumbapo Subba, Anjana Rana Magar, Usha Nath, Sushila Chaudhary, Lila Joshi

Defenders: Nisha Thokar, Samikshya Ghimire, Man Maya Damai, Pratikshya Chaudhary, Bimala BK, Puja Rana, Amrita Jaishi, Sajani Thokar, Hira Kumari Bhujel, Neha Kumari Chaudhary

Midfielders: Bimala Chaudhary, Anita Basnet, Renuka Nagarkote, Preeti Rai, Saru Limbu, Sabita Rana Magar, Saraswati Hamal, Chandra Bhandari, Anita KC, Hima Raut, Dipa Shahi, Tulasa Bohara, Senu Pariyar, Sukriya Miya

Forwards: Rashmi Kumari Ghising, Rekha Poudel, Mina Deuba, Purnima Rai, Jenifer Magar, Sabitra Bhandari