Challenging Task Ahead: Nepal Faces Strong Vietnam in Paris Olympics 2024 Qualifiers
Nepal and Vietnam are set to face off in two matches in the first round of qualifiers for the Paris Olympics 2024. This will be a challenging task for Nepal as they will be up against Vietnam, which is the highest FIFA ranked team from Asia in Round 1, with a FIFA ranking of 33 and is currently in the top 5 teams in Asia. On the other hand, Nepal is currently at the 100th position in FIFA rankings.
Vietnam is a strong side, having qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2023 to be held in July in Australia and New Zealand. They have recently played in the Asian Cup 2022 held in India.They reached up to the quarter-finals, making them the best team in the tournament.
The first match between Nepal and Vietnam on April 5, followed by the second match on April 8. The top team from the two matches will qualify for the second round of qualifiers.
It will be interesting to see how Nepal performs against Vietnam, given the significant difference in FIFA rankings. However, with determination, hard work, and the right strategy, Nepal can still put up a good fight against Vietnam.
Overall, the upcoming matches between Nepal and Vietnam promise to be an exciting contest for football fans. It will be a great opportunity for Nepal to prove their mettle and demonstrate their potential to perform at the highest level of football.
Nepal’s Final squad for Women’s Olympic Football Asian Qualifiers first round
Goalkeepers:
- Anjila Tumbapo Subba (Captain)
- Anjana Rana Magar
- Usha Nath
Defenders:
- Samikshya Ghimire
- Hira Kumari Bhujel
- Amrita Jaishi
- Bimala BK
- Nisha Thokar
- Puja Rana
- Srijana Chemjong
Midfielders:
- Renuka Nagarkote
- Bimala Chaudhary
- Saru Limbu
- Dipa Shahi
- Sabita Rana Magar
- Anita Basnet
- Anita KC
Forwards:
- Amisha Karki
- Rekha Poudel
- Sabitra Bhandari
- Rashmi Kumari Ghising
- Nirmala BK
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