Nepal’s national football team squad has been reduced to 27 players for the upcoming matches against Singapore and Malaysia. Head coach Matt Ross trimmed the initial 30-man squad, leaving out three players.
Upcoming Matches:
- March 21: Nepal vs. Singapore (Friendly Match)
- March 25: Nepal vs. Malaysia (AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers)
Final 27-Man Squad:
Goalkeepers:
Kiran Kumar Limbu, Bishal Sunar, Deep Karki, Anjal Shrestha
Defenders:
Ananta Tamang, Rohit Chand, Bimal Panday, Sanish Shrestha, Randip Poudel, Sumit Shrestha, Abhishek Limbu, Suman Shrestha
Midfielders:
Laken Limbu, Rohan Karki, Mani Lama, Bharat Khawas, Arik Bista, Manish Dangi, Ayush Ghalan, Kritish Ratna Chhunju
Forwards:
Gillespye Jung Karki, Anjan Bista, Dinesh Henjan, Subash Thakuri Bam, Nirajan Dhami, Rejin Subba, Srijan Raj Gautam
Players Left Out:
- Samir Tamang – His exclusion has raised questions as he is considered a rising star in Nepali football. He was recently announced as the marquee player for Pokhara Thunders in the Nepal Super League (NSL) this season.
- Chhiring Lama – A consistent part of the national team for the past two years, his omission has surprised many.
- Aashish Gurung, Ashok Khawas, and Anjan Rai – These players also missed out on selection.
On the other hand, veteran player Bharat Khawas, who went unsold in this season’s NSL, has been included in the final squad.
The team will be aiming for a strong performance in both matches as they prepare for the AFC Asian Cup qualifiers.
