Nepal captain Sabitra Bhandari signed by A-League club Wellington Phoenix
'Sabitra, a national icon and Nepal's all-time leading goal scorer. Her leadership, experience, and on-field excellence will be invaluable both on and off the pitch,' the club wrote in a post on Instagram.
Bhandari recently led the national team in the AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers, where Nepal fell short after losing a decisive match against Uzbekistan on penalties.
She has previously played for Indian Women's League (IWL) side Gokulam Kerala. Bhandari is currently the all-time top-scorer in IWL.
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