The All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) has officially announced the final squad for the upcoming friendlies against Tajikistan and Afghanistan, scheduled to take place from November 13 to 19 at the Dushanbe Central Stadium in Tajikistan.

Interim head coach Nabin Neupane has selected a balanced team aimed at showcasing the nation’s talent during this FIFA window.

Squad Overview:

Goalkeepers:

• Kiran Kumar Limbu (C)
• Deep Karki
• Bishal Sunar

Defenders:

• Abhishek Limbu
• Rohit Chand
• Chiring Lama
• Bimal Panday
• Sanish Shrestha
• Abhishek Waiba
• Randip Paudyal
• Anjal Maharjan

Midfielders:

• Rohan Karki
• Mani Lama
• Arik Bista
• Arbind Rai
• Bharat Khawas
• Utsav Rai
• Manish Dangi
• Ayush Ghalan
• Sumit Shrestha

Forwards:

• Jillespye Jung Karki
• Anjan Bista
• Nirajan Dhami

Coach Nabin Neupane expressed confidence in the squad’s capabilities, stating, “This team has a great mix of experience and youth. Our goal is to compete strongly and gain valuable match practice ahead of future competitions.”

The friendlies will serve as an important opportunity for the players to demonstrate their skills on an international stage and for the coaching staff to assess the squad's readiness for upcoming challenges.