All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) has bid farewell to the U-17 national women's team flying to Bangladesh for the SAFF U-17 Women's Championship.
The farewell was held at ANFA Complex in Satdobato. ANFA acting President and Senior Vice President Bir Bahadur Khadka, acting General Secretary and Assistant General Secretary Damodar Bhattarai (Badri), Ex-Co member and coordinator of Women's Committee Sarila Shrestha Maleku, Ex-Co member Manish Joshi, Spokesperson Suresh Shah were present in the farewell ceremony.
Speaking on the occasion, acting President and Senior Vice President Khadka, acting General Secretary and Assistant General Secretary Bhattarai wished the team well in the competition.
Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, India and Russia are taking part in the competition. Nepal will play against India in the tournament opener on March 20 followed by against Bhutan two days later.
Nepal will face Russia on March 26 and conclude the tournament against hosts Bangladesh on March 28. The top team after single round robin format will be declared champions.
Final squad
Goalkeepers: Sujata Tamang, Radhila Oli, Karun Budathoki
Defenders: Anjana Pun Magar, Prena Dolma Lama, Sita Rokaya, Amita Bhul, Simran Rai, Bipana Snehi, Renu Limbu Chabegu
Midfielders: Maya Maske, Dipa Magar, Sushila KC, Jhuma Bishwakarma, Sukriya Miya, Bhabana Pariyar, Punam Chemjong
Forwards: Dipa Rokaya, Barsha Oli, Senu Pariyar