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2025-08-15

Nepal announce final squad for AFC U-23 Asian Cup Qualifiers

The final squad of the national U-23 team for the AFC U-23 Asian Cup Qualifiers has been announced.

Head coach Nabin Neupane confirmed his 23-member squad on Friday.

Nepal have been placed in Group K alongside hosts Tajikistan, Syria, and the Philippines. The team will begin their campaign against Tajikistan on September 3, face Syria on September 6, and play their final match against the Philippines on September 9.

Squad

Goalkeepers: Krishal Moktan, Amit Tamata, Bishal KC

Defenders: Bibek Gurung, Bishal Nepali, Lahan Subba, Nigma Lama, Ram Thapa, Sankar Tharu, Semanta Thapa

Midfielders: Abhishek Sengtang, Aayush Ghalan, Aron Thapa, Niraj Karki, Dipesh Gurung, Kritish Ratna Chunju, Pujan Thapa, Sanjeev Lama, Santosh Khatri, Sujan Magar, Sumit Shrestha

Forwards: Rohan Khadgi, Nirajan Dhami

(File photo)

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2025-08-29

Nepal suffer defeat against India, to face Bhutan in final match

Nepal faced a tough evening in the SAFF U-17 Women’s Championship 2025 in Bhutan, going down 0-5 to a strong Indian side on Friday.

India struck early through Nira Chanu Longjam in the 5th minute, followed by a brace from Pearl Fernandes in the 15th and 43rd minutes. Despite Nepal’s efforts to respond, India maintained control and added two more late goals from Divyani Linda in the 79th and 90+2 minutes.

Nepal are already out of title contention and will play their final match of the tournament against hosts Bhutan. The team had earlier recorded a 2-1 victory over Bhutan in the first round.

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2025-08-24

SAFF U-17 Women’s Championship: Nepal fall 3-0 to Bangladesh

Nepal suffered their second defeat in the SAFF U-17 Women’s Championship, going down 3-0 to Bangladesh at the Changlimithang Stadium.

Bangladesh broke the deadlock in the 41st minute through Thuinuye Marma before Sauravi Akanda Prity doubled the lead just before halftime in the 45th minute. Reya sealed the victory with a late strike in stoppage time (90+2’), ensuring a comfortable win for Bangladesh.

This was Nepal’s second loss of the campaign, having previously gone down 7-0 to India in their opening match. They had bounced back with a 2-1 victory against Bhutan but were unable to replicate that form against Bangladesh. Nepal will face Bangladesh again on Wednesday in their next fixture.

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2025-08-22

Nepal defeat Bhutan 2-1 for first win

Nepal registered their first victory in the SAFF U-17 Women’s Championship with a 2-1 win over hosts Bhutan at the Changlimithang Stadium.

Bhutan took the lead in the 42nd minute through Kuenden Sonam Tshogyal, putting pressure on Nepal heading into halftime.

However, Nepal responded strongly in the second half as Sahara Limbu scored twice, in the 58th and 76th minutes, to turn the game around and secure all three points.

The result provided a morale boost for Nepal following their 7-0 defeat to India in the opening match. Nepal will next face Bangladesh in their third outing of the championship.

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