The final squad for upcoming SAFF Women's Championship 2022 to be held in Kathmandu from September 6 to 19 has been confirmed.
Head coach Kumar Thapa finalized his 23 member squad on Saturday.
Nepal have been drawn against Bhutan and Sri Lanka in Group B of the competition. Defending champions India are pitted against Maldives, Bangladesh and Pakistan in Group A.
Nepal will play against Bhutan in the opening match on September 6 followed by against Sri Lanka on September 12. The top two teams from each group will play in the semi final match.
Final squad:
Goalkeepers: Anjila Tumbapo Subba, Anjana Rana Magar, Usha Nath
Defenders: Hira Kumari Bhujel, Amrita Jaishi, Gita Rana, Punam Jargha Magar, Nisha Thokar, Samikshya Ghimire, Bimala BK
Midfielders: Bimala Chaudhary, Manjali Kumari Yonjan, Preeti Rai, Saru Limbu, Dipa Rai, Dipa Shahi, Indira Rai, Anita Basnet, Anita KC
Forwards: Amisha Karki, Rekha Poudel, Sabitra Bhandari, Rashmi Kumari Ghising