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2024-02-03

National women's team squad down to 31

National women's team squad has been reduced to 31 from the previous 40. The team will take part in the 2024 WAFF Women's Championship in Saudi Arabia.

Head coach Rajendra Tamang trimmed his squad on Saturday.

Besides Nepal, Guam, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine, Saudi Arabia and Syria have confirmed their intention to participate in the competition.

Goalkeepers: Anjila Tumbapo Subba, Anjana Rana Magar, Usha Nath, Sapana Rai

Defenders: Nisha Thokar, Samikshya Ghimire, Hira Kumari Bhujel, Puja Rana, Bimala BK, Sabina Chaudhary, Ganga Gurung, Gita Rana, Amrita Jaisi, Pratichya Chaudhary

Midfielders: Anita KC, Saraswati Hamal, Samjhana Lawati, Anjali Machamache, Anita Basnet, Bimala Chaudhary, Manmaya Damai, Dipa Shahi, Preeti Rai, Dipa Neupane

Forwards: Sabita Rana Magar, Amisha Karki, Sabitra Bhandari, Rashmi Ghising, Anushka Sherpa, Chandra Bhandari, Rekha Poudel

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2024-02-02

Nepal lose to Bangladesh in SAFF U-9 Women's Championship

Bangladesh downed Nepal 3-1 in the SAFF U-19 Women's Championship in Dhaka on Friday.

In a gripping encounter at the BSSSMK Stadium in Dhaka, Bangladesh seized control early on, netting two goals in quick succession during the first half. Sagorika broke the deadlock in the 40th minute, followed swiftly by Munki Akhter doubling the lead just two minutes later.

Despite Nepal's determined efforts, they found themselves trailing as Bangladesh maintained their defensive resilience throughout the game.

Nepal managed to narrow the deficit with a goal in the 54th minute, injecting some hope but Bangladesh quickly responded, with Sagorika securing her second goal just three minutes later, sealing the victory for the hosts.

With this result, Nepal faces a tough challenge ahead to secure the top two spot in the Championship. They face Bhutan in their next match on Sunday. Bhutan, who suffered a heavy 10-0 defeat against India in their opening match, will be eager to bounce back, setting the stage for an intriguing encounter.

The top two sides after a single round robin matches will play in the final.

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2024-02-02

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.

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2024-01-26

35 players finalized for closed camp of U-16 national women's team

Thirty-five players have been finalized for the preliminary squad of the U-16 national women's team. The team will take part in the SAFF U-16 Women's Championship in Nepal from March 1-10.

Head coach Chakra Tamang, following multiple rounds of selection finalized his preliminary squad of the Championship.

Players selection was held in district, province and central level.

Preliminary squad

Goalkeepers: Jharna Dumrakoti, Laxmi Oli, Sunita shyangtan, Juna tamang, Yosoda shahi

Defenders: Sudha Pulamu, Dilisha Karki, Anshu BK, Salina Loba (Sabina Lowa), Mina Chand, Unisha Thing, Aliza BK, Dikshya Rayamajhi, Sony Majhi, Sunita Lama, Rejina Lama, Aarkriti Rai

Midfielders: Dikti Kumari Shyangtan, Babtika Karki, Rabina BK, Bhumika Budhathoki, Aayusha Reule (Ansu Reula), Ritika Karki, Ayusha Gurung, Ganchhyu Dolma-Lo (Gyanshu Dolma Lo), Laxmi Maya Bal, Ashika Karki, Karina Ghale, Min Maya Shrestha

Forwards: Puja Giri, Anu Bhusal, Yam Kumari BK, Anita Rana Magar, Sabina Tamang, Purnima Tharu

(File photo)

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