By Sachit Subba • Age Group sports • Oct 10, 2025 14:51 PM • 42 views
Kathmandu, October 10 — The All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) has officially bid farewell to the Nepal U-17 Women's National Team ahead of their departure to Thailand for the AFC U-17 Women's Asian Cup Qualifiers 2025. A special send-off ceremony was held on Friday at the ANFA headquarters in Satdobato, graced by ANFA President Pankaj Bikram Nembang, General Secretary Kiran Rai, Vice President Dawa Lama, CEO Indraman Tuladhar, and executive committee members Manish Joshi, Sarila Shrestha, Purushottam Thapa, Bikas Narayan Shrestha, and Tikaram Lama. Nepal, placed in Group F, will play Turkmenistan on October 15 and host Thailand on October 17. The qualifiers will follow a single round-robin format, with only the group winners advancing to the main tournament — the 10th edition of the AFC U-17 Women's Asian Cup, scheduled to be held in China next year.
Speaking at the event, ANFA officials expressed confidence in the young squad, emphasising that the tournament will provide invaluable exposure and experience at the continental level.
Nepal U-17 Women's Squad
Goalkeepers: Jharana Dumrakoti, Laxmi Oli, Bhupika Shahi
Defenders: Diksha Rayamajhi, Alija Kumari Bik, Gyansu Dolma Lo, Samjhana Chand, Purnima Tadi, Anu Majhi, Minmaya Shrestha, Ansu Bik Midfielders: Rabina Bik, Kritisha Tamang, Ashika Karki, Sahara Limbu, Babatika Karki, Bhumika Budhathoki, Ayusha Reule, Srijana Baduwal
Forwards: Asmita Magar, Pooja Giri, Yamkumari Bik, Anita Ranamagar
The young Nepali squad will look to make a strong impression in the qualifiers, carrying the hopes of a nation that continues to make significant strides in women's football development.
