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2026-03-23

Nepal kick off SAFF U-20 Championship with victory over Bhutan

Nepal began their SAFF U-20 Championship campaign with a 2-1 win against Bhutan in the tournament’s opening match in Maldives on Monday.

Sujan Dangol put Nepal ahead in the fifth minute with an indirect free kick. Bhutan were reduced to ten men in the 14th minute after Thinley Yezer was sent off for a second yellow card.

Subash Bam doubled Nepal’s lead in the 52nd minute, before Bhutan pulled one back through Dhendup Gyeltshen in the 83rd minute.

Nepal will play their second match of the tournament against Sri Lanka on Wednesday.

 

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2026-03-25

32 players called up in FIFA Series initial squad

Thirty-two players have been named in the initial squad of the national women’s team for the upcoming FIFA Series matches in Thailand.

The Nepal national women’s football team is set to play two international matches under the FIFA Series 2026 at Ratchaburi Stadium.

Head coach Nabin Neupane has included 32 players in the preliminary squad as preparations begin for the international fixtures. 

Initial squad: Anita Basnet, Anita KC, Anita Lamjel, Anjana Rana Magar, Anjila Tumbapo Subba, Asmita Nepali, Barsa Oli, Bimala BK, Birsana Chaudhary, Dipa Shahi, Gita Rana, Hira Bhujel, Jenifer Rana, Maan Maya Damai, Meena Deuba, Neha Kumari Chaudhary, Nisha Thokar, Poonam Chemjong, Pratikshya Chaudhary, Preeti Rai, Puja Rana, Purnima Rai, Rashmi Kumari Ghising, Rekha Poudel, Renuka Nagarkoti, Sabina Chaudhary, Samikshya Ghimire, Sarswoti Hamal, Saru Limbu, Sukriya Miya, Sushila Kumari Chaudhary, Usha Nath

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2026-03-17

Nepal awarded with 3-0 victory over Malaysia

Nepal have been awarded a 3–0 victory over Malaysia following a decision by the Asian Football Confederation.

The AFC Disciplinary and Ethics Committee found the Football Association of Malaysia to have committed offences under Article 56 of the AFC Disciplinary and Ethics Code.

As a result, the AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers Final Round match between Malaysia and Nepal, played on March 25, 2025, has been declared forfeited by Malaysia. In accordance with Article 25.1 of the Code, Malaysia are deemed to have lost the match by a score of 0–3, awarding Nepal the victory.

In addition, Malaysia’s match against Vietnam on June 10, 2025 has also been forfeited, with the same 0–3 scoreline applied.

The Football Association of Malaysia has further been fined USD 50,000, which must be paid within 30 days from the date of communication of the decision, in line with Article 11.3 of the AFC Disciplinary and Ethics Code.

Nepal had lost the match 2-0.

Photo courtesy: Football Association of Malaysia

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2026-03-19

Bagmati edge RS Resort in nine-goal thriller, Police down Church Boys

Bagmati Youth Club emerged victorious in a pulsating nine-goal thriller, defeating RS Resort and Beach Football 5-4 at Chyasal Stadium on Thursday in the Martyr's Memorial National Women's League 2082. The match burst into life early as Gita Shrestha put RS ahead in the 7th minute, only for Asmita Magar to level the scores just two minutes later in the 9th minute. RS regained the lead through Tulsasi Kumari Oli in the 48th minute, but Bagmati responded swiftly when Prajita Rai struck in the 51st minute to make it 2-2.

Dikshya Ranpal then put Bagmati ahead in the 60th minute, and Asmita Magar grabbed her second goal of the match in the 70th minute to extend the lead. Barsha Kunwar pulled one back for RS in the 68th minute to keep her side in the contest, but Dikshya Ranpal restored the two-goal cushion with her second goal in the 76th minute. Gita Shrestha added her second deep in the 83rd minute, but Bagmati held on to secure the thrilling win.

Meanwhile, Nepal Police Club produced a dominant display to thrash Church Boys United 5-0. Meena Deuba was the star of the show, finding the net twice in quick succession with goals in the 12th and 18th minutes. Rekha Poudel then took over, netting a brilliant hat-trick with strikes in the 42nd, 43rd, and 51st minutes to complete the comprehensive victory.

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