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2025-07-13

Nepal fall short against Bangladesh in five-goal thriller

Nepal suffered a narrow 2-3 defeat to Bangladesh in a dramatic encounter at the SAFF U-20 Women’s Championship 2025.

Bangladesh took an early lead through Sinha Jahan Shikha in the 14th minute, and extended their advantage with a second goal from MST Sagorika in the 37th minute, giving the visitors a 2-0 cushion heading into the break.

Nepal mounted a strong second-half comeback. Anisha Rai converted a penalty in the 78th minute to bring Nepal back into the game, and Meena Deuba found the equalizer in the 87th minute.

However, heartbreak struck in the dying moments of stoppage time when Sree Moti Trishna Rani scored for Bangladesh in the 90+7th minute, sealing the win and denying Nepal a share of the points.

Nepal will now look to bounce back in their next match against Sri Lanka.

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2025-07-11

Nepal thrash Bhutan 6-1 in SAFF U-20 Women's Championship opener

Nepal got off to a flying start in the SAFF U-20 Women’s Championship 2025 with a dominant 6-1 victory over Bhutan at the Dasharath Stadium on Tuesday.

Forward Senu Pariyar opened the scoring early in the 9th minute and doubled the lead just before halftime in the 45th minute. Purnima Rai was the standout performer of the match, scoring four goals in the 18th, 63rd, 84th, and 88th minutes to complete a sensational haul and seal a resounding win for the home side.

Bhutan managed to pull one back through Kelden Wangmo in the 54th minute, but it was little more than a consolation as Nepal continued their attacking onslaught in the second half.

Nepal next face Bangladesh in their upcoming group match.

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2025-07-19

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

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2025-07-10

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.

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