Nepal announce final squad for AFC U-23 Asian Cup Qualifiers

The final squad of the national U-23 team for the AFC U-23 Asian Cup Qualifiers has been announced.

Head coach Nabin Neupane confirmed his 23-member squad on Friday.

Nepal have been placed in Group K alongside hosts Tajikistan, Syria, and the Philippines. The team will begin their campaign against Tajikistan on September 3, face Syria on September 6, and play their final match against the Philippines on September 9.

Squad

Goalkeepers: Krishal Moktan, Amit Tamata, Bishal KC

Defenders: Bibek Gurung, Bishal Nepali, Lahan Subba, Nigma Lama, Ram Thapa, Sankar Tharu, Semanta Thapa

Midfielders: Abhishek Sengtang, Aayush Ghalan, Aron Thapa, Niraj Karki, Dipesh Gurung, Kritish Ratna Chunju, Pujan Thapa, Sanjeev Lama, Santosh Khatri, Sujan Magar, Sumit Shrestha

Forwards: Rohan Khadgi, Nirajan Dhami

(File photo)