With key players missing and two strong opponents ahead, Nepal steps into this series with both uncertainty and determination.
🇮🇩 INDONESIA — A TEAM FULL OF DUTCH-TRAINED PLAYERS
Indonesia have strengthened heavily in recent years, featuring several Dutch-based and Dutch-trained players in their squad. Their physicality and European-style buildup play make them one of the toughest sides in Southeast Asia.
Nepal will need discipline, defensive shape, and sharp counterattacks to keep up with Indonesia’s intensity.
🇹🇼 CHINESE TAIPEI — UNKNOWN REGIONAL PREPARATION
Details about Chinese Taipei’s internal regional training squad remain unclear, but they remain FIFA Rank 42, the strongest team in this mini-tournament.
Their structured possession play and tactical discipline will test Nepal’s young midfield and defensive line.
🇳🇵 NEPAL — BIG FIGHT AHEAD WITH KEY PLAYERS MISSING
Nepal enters the series with major injury setbacks:
🔴 Sabitra "Samba" Bhandari — Out
Sidelined with a knee injury suffered while playing for Wellington Phoenix (A-League, New Zealand). Nepal’s star striker and “Goal Machine” will not feature.
🔴 Sabita Rana Magar — Out
The midfield engine is unfit and ruled out by head coach Nabin Neupane.
🔴 Gita Rana Magar — Out
Recovering from a shoulder operation and resting for over a month.
With three core players missing, Nepal will rely heavily on its young talents and experienced backline.
📝 Scheduled Squad (Sabitra & Sabita were included but will not play)
(As per the preliminary squad)
🧤 Goalkeepers
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Usha Nath
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Anjila Tumbappo Subba
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Anjana Rana Magar
🛡️ Defenders
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Hira Kumari Bhujel
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Bimala BK
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Pratikshya Chaudhary
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Sajani Thokar
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Manmaya Damai
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Samkishya Ghimire
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Nisha Thokar
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Puja Rana Magar
🎯 Midfielders
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Sabita Rana Magar ❌ (Not playing)
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Dipa Shahi
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Renuka Nagarkote
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Saraswati Hamal
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Saru Limbu
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Preeti Rai
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Anita Basnet
⚡ Forwards
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Rekha Paudel
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Meena Deuba
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Purnima Rai
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Rashmi Kumari Ghising
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Sabitra Bhandari ❌ (Not playing)
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🕒 MATCH SCHEDULE (Nepal Time)
🇮🇩 Indonesia vs Chinese Taipei — Nov 23 | 6:15 PM
🇳🇵 Nepal vs Indonesia — Nov 26 | 6:15 PM
🇳🇵 Nepal vs Chinese Taipei — Dec 2 | 6:15 PM
All matches at: Maguwoharjo Stadium, Sleman (Indonesia)
📉 Recent Form
🇳🇵 Nepal:
❌ Lost to Iran — 0–3
✅ Won vs India — 2–1 (thanks to Samba’s historic goal)
But this time, the goal machine isn’t there.
Nepal will need new heroes to rise.