Head coach Urjan Shrestha has unveiled the final squad for Nepal’s U-20 national team ahead of the AFC U-20 Asian Cup Qualifiers, set to take place in Chinese Taipei from September 21-29, 2024.

The Nepal U-20 team will be competing in Group B of the qualifiers, alongside Uzbekistan, Bahrain, Chinese Taipei, and Cambodia. The tournament promises to be a challenging and exciting opportunity for the young Nepali players to showcase their talents on an international stage.

Nepal’s fixtures are as follows:

• September 21: Nepal vs. Cambodia
• September 23: Nepal vs. Chinese Taipei (Host)
• September 25: Nepal vs. Uzbekistan
• September 27: Nepal vs. Bahrain

The final squad selected for the qualifiers includes:

Goalkeepers:

• Amit Tamatta
• Jiyarath Shekh
• Krishal Moktan

Defenders:

• Aayush Timsina
• Ashwin Ghorasainee
• Bikram Tamang
• Nirmal Bal
• Ram Thapa
• Sabin Ghimire
• Semanta Thapa
• Dipak Thapa Magar

Midfielders:

• Abinash Syangtan
• Kushal Deuba
• Lachu Thapa
• Saroj Darlami
• Prashant Laksam

Forwards:

• Anil Bhomjan
• Dhana Singh BK
• Dharbendar Kunwar
• Nyima Wangel Tamang
• Niraj Karki
• Samir Tamang
• Nirajan Dhami

The team has been preparing intensively for the qualifiers, and with a mix of experienced and emerging talent, there is much anticipation around their performance. The fixtures promise to test the team’s mettle against some of the strongest youth teams in the region.