National women's team squad down to 31

Head coach Rajendra Tamang has trimmed the national women’s team squad to 31 players as preparations continue for two upcoming friendlies against Thailand.

Nepal is set to play two matches in Bangkok — a behind-closed-doors training match on May 30, followed by an international friendly on June 2.

These matches are part of the team’s build-up to the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Qualifiers, which begin on May 4. Nepal has been drawn into Group F alongside Laos, Sri Lanka, and Uzbekistan.

Coach Tamang has been assigned to lead the team specifically for the Thailand fixtures.

Squad

Goalkeepers: Anjila Tumbapo Subba, Anjana Rana Magar, Usha Nath, Lila Joshi

Defenders: Gita Rana, Nisha Thokar, Amrita Jaishi, Puja Rana, Bimala BK, Man Maya Damai, Samikshya Ghimire, Pratikshya Chaudhary, Sabina Chaudhary

Midfielders: Renuka Nagarkote, Preeti Rai, Saru Limbu, Saraswati Hamal, Hima Raut, Tulsa Bohara, Bimala Chaudhary, Anita Basnet, Sabita Rana Magar, Sushma Tamang

Forwards: Sabitra Bhandari, Rekha Poudel, Rashmi Kumari Ghising, Anita KC, Chandra Bhandari, Mina Deuba, Mamata Pun, Purnima Rai