Youth Football

The final squad for the AFC U-20 Asian Cup Qualifiers has been announced.

Head coach Urjan Shrestha announced his squad on Monday.

The team will take part in the competition in Chinese Taipei from September 21-29, 2024.

Nepal have been drawn alongside Uzbekistan, Bahrain, Chinese Taipei and Cambodia in Group B of the competition.

Nepal will play its first match against Cambodia on September 21 followed by against host Chinese Taipei on September 23. Nepal's third match will be against Uzbekistan on September 25 before taking on Bahrain in their final group game.

Final squad

Goalkeeper: Amit Tamatta, Jiyarath Shekh, Krishal Moktan

Defenders: Aayush Timsina, Ashwin Ghorasainee, Bikram Tamang, Nirmal Bal, Ram Thapa, Sabin Ghimire, Semanta Thapa, Dipak Thapa Magar

Midfielders: Abinash Syangtan, Kushal Deuba, Lachu Thapa, Saroj Darlami, Prashant Laksam

Forwards: Anil Bhomjan, Dhana Singh BK, Dharbendar Kunwar, Nyima Wangel Tamang, Niraj Karki, Samir Tamang, Nirajan Dhami

The players of the U-20 national team have received Rs 50,000 as reward for finishing as the runner-up of the SAFF U-20 Championship 2024 from August 18-28 at ANFA Complex.

The ANFA Ex-Co meeting, which concluded on August 29, decided to award both the players and match officials with cash prizes and allocate 20 percent of the total ticket sales to the players.

Following the decision, the players also benefited from the ticket sales, receiving 20 percent of the total revenue, which amounted to Rs 15,040 each. This brings their total earnings to Rs 65,040 per player.

The coaching staff was also acknowledged for their contributions: Head Coach Urjan Shrestha received Rs 50,000, while his deputies Sasendra Dhimal and Raju Singh Maharjan each received Rs 25,000. Team Manager Rabin Khadka and Team Physiotherapist Anish Budathoki were both awarded Rs 25,000 as well.

The total prize money amounts to Rs 16,45,920.

Nepal finished as runner-up of the tournament losing to Bangladesh in the finals of the tournament at ANFA Complex.

The national U-17 team has been downsized to 30.

Head coach Sanoj Shrestha trimmed his squad on Saturday.

The team will take part in the SAFF U-17 Championship 2024 to be held in Bhutan from September 20-30, 2024.

Squad

Goalkeepers: Pemba Nurbu Bhote, Ram Bahadur Bohara, Bhakta Bahadur Pariyar, Nishan Rana

Defenders: Saran SK, Prashat Moktan, Jeewan Gurung, Sujal Man Ghale, Nishan Raj Lawat, Bhuvan Kami, Ekram Bishwokarma, Urpan Ale

Midfielders: Krishna Bahadur Ale, Jhon Bist, Pawan Pakhrin, Suraj Pudasaini, Sabinaya Katuwal, Anubhav Puri, Laxman thami, Bigyan Khadka, Subash Bam, Alik Shrestha, Sabin K Lungeli Magar

Forward: Rohit Shrestha, Santosh Gongba, Sujan Dangol, Anup Jung Khatri, Ranjit Lama, Samir Kumar, Rajan Budha

Bangladesh secured the SAFF U-20 Championship title with a stunning 4-1 win over Nepal on Wednesday at the ANFA Complex in Satdobato.

The match saw Bangladesh dominate from start to finish. Mirajul Islam opened the scoring in the added minute of the first half, silencing the full-capacity crowd. The game, moved to ANFA Complex due to unfavorable pitch conditions at Dasharath Stadium, saw Bangladesh continue their impressive performance in the second half.

Islam scored again in the 55th minute, extending Bangladesh's lead to 2-0. Mohammed Rabby Hossen Rahul furthered the gap with a third goal in the 71st minute. Nepal briefly ignited hopes of a comeback when Samir Tamang scored, but those hopes were dashed when Mohammed Piash Ahmmed Nova netted a fourth goal for Bangladesh in stoppage time.

The prize presentation was attended by Minister for Youth and Sports Teju Lal Chaudhary, National Sports Council Member Secretary Tanka Lal Ghising, ANFA President Pankaj Bikram Nembang, and General Secretary Kiran Rai.

Bangladesh's Mirajul Islam was named Player of the Tournament, while goalkeeper Mohammad Asif received the Best Goalkeeper award. Nepal was honored with the Fair Play Team award.

Nepal secured their spot in the final of the SAFF U-20 Championship 2024 by defeating Bhutan in a penalty shootout on Sunday.

Bhutan took the lead in the 56th minute when Jetsuen Dorji scored, putting the away team ahead. Nepal equalized in the 78th minute with a goal from Nirajan Dhami, marking his third goal of the tournament.

With the match tied 1-1 after regular time, the game proceeded to a penalty shootout. Nepal's goalkeeper Jiyarat Sheikh played a crucial role, making two key saves and helping secure a 4-1 victory in the shootout.

Nepal will now await the winner of the other semi-final, where India will face Bangladesh on Monday.

Nepal secured their place in the semi-finals of the SAFF U-20 Championship 2024 by defeating Bangladesh 2-1, finishing atop Group A.

The decisive match took place at the ANFA Complex in Satdobato on Thursday. Samir Tamang and Nirajan Dhami scored two quick goals in the first half to lead Nepal to victory. Tamang capitalized on a mistake by Bangladesh goalkeeper Mohammed Mehdi Hasan Srabon, scoring into an open net in the 17th minute. Just a minute later, Dhami doubled Nepal's lead with a well-placed shot.

Bangladesh reduced the deficit with a penalty goal from Mirajul Islam in the 43rd minute but could not find the equalizer.