Kathmandu – The All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) has announced a 23-member national women’s football team for the upcoming AFC Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers, set to begin on Asar 15 (June 29) in Uzbekistan.
The team will be led by goalkeeper Anjila Tumbapo Subba, who has been named captain. She will be joined by Anjana Ranamagar and Usha Nath in the goalkeeping department.
Full Squad:
Goalkeepers:
- Anjila Tumbapo Subba (Captain)
- Anjana Ranamagar
- Usha Nath
Defenders:
- Amrita Jaishi
- Pratiksha Chaudhary
- Geeta Rana
- Bimala Bika
- Pooja Rana
- Nisha Thokar
- Samikshya Ghimire
- Bimala Chaudhary
- Manmaya Damai
Midfielders:
- Anita Basnet
- Renuka Nagarkote
- Preeti Rai
- Saru Limbu
- Sabita Ranamagar
- Saraswati Hamal
Forwards:
- Sabitra Bhandari
- Rashmi Kumari Ghising
- Chandra Bhandari
- Anita KC
- Rekha Paudel
Nepal is placed in Group F, which includes Uzbekistan, Laos, and Sri Lanka. The group stage matches will determine qualification for the prestigious AFC Women’s Asian Cup.
The team is expected to depart soon for final preparations ahead of the tournament. Expectations are high as Nepal aims to make a strong impression in the qualifiers.
