20-06-2025
Nepal squad for AFC Women's Asian Cup qualifiers — Sabitra Bhandari, Anjila Subba looks to shine
Nepal will look to qualify for the AFC Women's Asian Cup for the first time as it begins its qualification campaign next week.
The team, led by Belgian head coach Patrick De Wilde, will face Uzbekistan, Laos, and Sri Lanka in its group. Only the group winner will qualify for the final tournament, set to be held in Australia next year.
All matches will take place at the Do'stlik Stadium in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
Nepal has previously qualified for the Asian Cup three times, making group-stage exits on each occasion. Its last appearance was in 1999.
NEPAL SQUAD FOR ASIAN CUP QUALIFIERS
Goalkeepers: Anjila Tumbapo Subba, Usha Nath, Anjana Rana Magar
Defenders: Gita Rana, Nisha Thokar, Samikshya Ghimire, Manmaya Damai, Pratiksha Chaudhary, Bimala BK, Puja Rana, Amrita Jaishi
Midfielders: Bimala Chaudhary, Anita Basnet, Renuka Nagarkote, Preeti Rai, Saru Limbu, Sabita Rana Magar, Saraswoti Hamal
Forwards: Sabitra Bhandari, Rashmi Kumari Ghising, Chandra Bhandari, Anita KC, Rekha Poudel
NEPAL SCHEDULE
Match Date Kick-Off time (local time) Kick-Off time (Nepal time) Kick-Off time (IST) 1. Nepal vs Laos June 29, 2025 5:00 pm 5:45 pm 5:30 pm 2. Sri Lanka vs Nepal July 2, 2025 5:00 pm 5:45 pm 5:30 pm 3. Uzbekistan vs Nepal July 5, 2025 8:00 pm 8:45 pm 8:30 pm
