Kathmandu, Nepal – Head coach Rajendra Tamang has announced a 40-player preliminary squad for the SAFF Women’s Championship 2024, set to be held in Nepal from October 17-30. The prestigious regional tournament will see the best of South Asian women’s football competing for the title, with Nepal keen on taking advantage of their home ground.
The squad features a blend of experienced campaigners and rising talents, all vying for a place in the final team. Notable names include Sabitra Bhandari, a key striker for the national team, and midfield dynamo Preeti Rai.
Nepal’s Preliminary Squad for SAFF Women’s Championship 2024:
- Anjila Tumbapo Subba
- Anjana Rana Magar
- Usha Nath
- Gita Rana
- Amrita Jaishi
- Samikshya Ghimire
- Nisha Thokar
- Puja Rana
- Bimala BK
- Hira Bhujel
- Pratikchya Chaudhary
- Renuka Nagarkoti
- Preeti Rai
- Saru Limbu
- Dipa Shahi
- Sabita Rana Magar
- Anita Basnet
- Amisha Karki
- Bimala Chaudhary
- Sabitra Bhandari
- Rekha Poudel
- Rashmi Kumari Ghising
- Anita kC
- Chandra Bhandari
- Saraswoti Hamal
- Tulasa Bohara
- Bhumika Budathoki
- Mamata Pun
- Yasoda Shahi
- Anjali Machamasi
- Sushma Tamang
- Sukriya Miya
- Sajina Koirala
- Neha Kumari Chaudhary
- Sajani Thokar
- Anita Lamgel
- Lila Joshi
- Sushila Chaudhary
- Kusma Rai
- Sunita Bhulan
Coach Tamang and his staff will now focus on fine-tuning the squad during training camps ahead of the final team selection, which will be announced closer to the tournament start date.
This year’s edition of the SAFF Women’s Championship is expected to be a thrilling contest, with Nepal hoping to capitalize on their home advantage and claim the coveted title for the first time.
Nepal has consistently performed well in the SAFF Women’s Championship, reaching the finals in previous editions but falling short of the trophy. The team will look to make history on home soil this time around.
