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Nepal's football journey receives a spirited send-off as the nation's team gears up for a friendly match against Malaysia. The All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) orchestrated a heartfelt farewell on Tuesday, with ANFA President Pankaj Bikram Nemwang leading the delegation bidding adieu to the players.
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Amidst anticipation for the upcoming FIFA World Cup and AFC Asian joint qualifiers against Bahrain, Nepal is set to engage in a friendly encounter with Malaysia on March 15. Departing for Malaysia on Wednesday, the Nepali team is poised for a thrilling exchange on the field.
Despite initial plans to face Bahrain on home turf, Nepal's home fixture on March 21 had to be relocated due to unfavorable playing conditions. However, the team remains undeterred as they prepare to showcase their prowess in the upcoming qualifiers. Stay tuned for Nepal's football journey as they aim for victory on the global stage.
The Nepali football squad welcomes a fresh lineup of players, comprising a mix of seasoned veterans and promising talents. Among the notable additions are three goalkeepers: Kiran Chemjong, Bishal Sunar, and Abhishek Baral. The defensive line sees reinforcements in Abhishek Limbu, Ajay Chaudhary, Anant Tamang, Chiring Lama, Sanis Shrestha, Saibhagya Rai, and Sumit Shrestha. In midfield, the team boasts the skills of Bharat Khawas, Vishal Basnet, Laken Limbu, Manikumar Lama, Manish Dangi, Rohan Karki, and Utsav Rai. Upfront, the attacking force is led by Anjan Bista, Dinesh Hemjan, Gillespijung Karki, Hishub Thapalia, Samir Tamang, and Sanjiv Bista. With this dynamic mix of players, Nepal is poised for exciting performances on the field.
Vincenzo Alberto Enes leads as head coach, with Prabesh Katuwal as instructor. Binod Dangol and Manish Timsina guide as goalkeeping coach and technical personnel, respectively. Uttam Bhandari manages operations, while physio Lokendra Kunwar ensures player fitness. Gyan Bahadur Rai handles kit management. This cohesive team forms the backbone of Nepal's football aspirations.