Nepal women’s national football team has unveiled a 23-player squad for two upcoming friendly matches against Thailand, scheduled for May 30 and June 2 in Bangkok. These matches are part of the team’s preparation for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 qualifiers.
Head coach Rajendra Tamang, who initially called up 48 players for a closed training camp, has trimmed the squad after evaluating performances. The final selection includes key players from the team that competed in the Vianet International Women’s Championship earlier this year.
Nepal women’s national football team Final Squad for Thailand Friendlies
Goalkeepers:
- Anjila Tumbapo Subba
- Anjana Rana Magar
- Usha Nath
Defenders:
- Amrita Jaishi
- Gita Rana
- Bimala BK
- Puja Rana
- Nisha Thokar
- Samikshya Ghimire
- Manmaya Damai
Midfielders:
- Anita Basnet
- Bimala Chaudhary
- Renuka Nagarkoti
- Preeti Rai
- Saru Limbu
- Sabita Rana Magar
- Saraswati Hamal
- Sushma Tamang
Forwards:
- Sabitra Bhandari
- Rashmi Kumari Ghising
- Chandra Bhandari
- Anita KC
- Rekha Paudel
Notably, eight players from the initial training camp did not make the final squad: Lila Joshi, Pratikchya Chaudhary, Sabina Chaudhary, Hema Raut, Tulasa Bohara, Mamata Pun, Mina Deuba, and Purnima Rai.
The upcoming matches against Thailand will serve as crucial preparation for Nepal’s participation in Group F of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 qualifiers, where they will face Uzbekistan, Sri Lanka, and Laos.
Coach Tamang, who returned to lead the team after a brief hiatus following the SAFF Women’s Championship final loss in 2024, aims to build on the team’s recent performances and secure qualification for the continental tournament.
The friendly matches against Thailand are expected to provide valuable experience and cohesion for the squad as they gear up for the challenges ahead.
