Nepal suffer defeat against India, to face Bhutan in final match

Nepal faced a tough evening in the SAFF U-17 Women’s Championship 2025 in Bhutan, going down 0-5 to a strong Indian side on Friday.

India struck early through Nira Chanu Longjam in the 5th minute, followed by a brace from Pearl Fernandes in the 15th and 43rd minutes. Despite Nepal’s efforts to respond, India maintained control and added two more late goals from Divyani Linda in the 79th and 90+2 minutes.

Nepal are already out of title contention and will play their final match of the tournament against hosts Bhutan. The team had earlier recorded a 2-1 victory over Bhutan in the first round.