Nepal had scoed first goal against Iraq in FIFA World Cup 2002 qualifiers played in 2001. Nirajan Rayamajhi scored a solitary goal in 1-9 loss at the hands of Iraq.

Nepal - after a gap of two decades - is playing again against the Iraq in a friendly match. The match is set on May 29, 2021 in Basrah, Iraq.

This is how Nirajan Rayamajhi had scored the goal against the Lions of Mesopotamia. Credit must goes to Deepak Lama for a long free kick.


Video credit: Iraq FA/Archive