Nepal number one goalie Kiran Chemjong will lead Nepal U23 team in Asian Games 2018.

ANFA confirmed that Chemjong will captain the team. He is currently playing professional football in Maldives. 

Chemjong, Bishal Rai (in place of injured Bharat Khawas) and Rohit Chand are three senior players in U23 squad.

Nepal have been grouped with Japan, Vietnam and Pakistan in Asian Games.

Football event kicks off from August 14 in Jakarta.