Nepal women's national under-23 football team
| Shirt badge/Association crest | |||
| Nickname(s) | Cheli's | ||
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| Association | All Nepal Football Association | ||
| Confederation | AFC (Asia) | ||
| Sub-confederation | SAFF (South Asia) | ||
| Head coach | Dhurba KC | ||
| Most caps | Anu Lama | ||
| Top scorer | Anu Lama | ||
| Home stadium | Dasarath Rangasala Stadium | ||
| FIFA code | NEP | ||
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Nepal women's national under-23 football team, also known as Nepal women's under-23s or Nepal women's U23(s), represents Nepal in association football at international and regional tournaments and is controlled by ANFA, the governing body for football in Nepal, and the Nepal Olympic Committee.[1][2][3]
History[edit]
Nepal Women's U23 first emerged during the 2010 South Asian Games after a decade long hiatus in women's football. The 11th South Games also was the first to host a women's football event as well.[2][3]
In the opening match of the 2010 South Asian Games, Nepal women's U23 faced hosts Bangladesh, where they won with a single goal. The second match against Sri Lanka proved to be more illustrious as victory came in the form of 8 goals while holding a clean sheet. However, the scoring spree was short lived as the third group-stage match against india saw a heavy 0-5 loss. Nevertheless, Nepal had done enough to qualify for the second round (semi finals) against Pakistan which they won with a resounding 7-0 scoreline. This meant that Nepal would face a difficult rematch against India in the finals, although any result would ensure a medal at the very least for the Chelis. Despite finally ending the scoring drought against India, the game was lost 1-3. Despite putting on a valiant performance, the Chelis returned home with a silver medal which came to the delight of many supporters of Nepalese football due to the rarity of the occasion.[4]
Despite the successes of the games, political interference from the Indian Olympic Organisation (who at the time was a highly influential member of the South Asia Olympic Council) meant that the committee banned for several years, delaying any progress of the 12th South Asian Games. However, in 2014 this ban was lifted by the IOC and thus, plans for future tournaments could resume.[5] In 2015, it was decided that India would host the 12th edition of the South Asian Games with a joint bid of two cities.[6]
Recent results and fixtures[edit]
Results accurate up to 3 July 2015.[4]
| Date | Opponent | Result | Score* | Venue | Competition |
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| February 2016 | TBA | TBD | TBD |  TBA
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2016 South Asian Games |
| February 2016 | TBA | TBD | TBD | TBA
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2016 South Asian Games |
| February 2016 | TBA | TBD | TBD | TBA
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2016 South Asian Games |
| 8 February 2010 | India
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L | 1–3 |  Bangabandhu National Stadium, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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2010 South Asian Games |
| 6 February 2010 |  Pakistan
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W | 7–0 | Bangabandhu National Stadium, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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2010 South Asian Games |
| 4 February 2010 | India
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L | 0–5 | Bangabandhu National Stadium, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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2010 South Asian Games |
| 2 February 2010 |  Sri Lanka
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W | 8–0 | Bangabandhu National Stadium, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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2010 South Asian Games |
| 29 January 2010 | Bangladesh
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W | 1–0 | Bangabandhu National Stadium, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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2010 South Asian Games |
* Nepal score always listed first
Win Draw Loss
Players[edit]
Current squad[edit]
Nepal women's team coach Dhurba KC has announced a 20-member women's squad for the 2016 South Asian Games to be held in India from Feb. 6-16.[7][1][8]
| No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club |
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| – | GK | Anjali Thumba Subba | – | – | – | 
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| – | GK | Lila Lamgade | – | – | – |
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| – | GK | Namita Kumari Dalli | – | – | – |
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| – | DF | Ghim Kumari Gurung | – | – | – |
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| – | DF | Poonam Jarga Magar | – | – | – |
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| – | DF | Mana Maya Limbu | – | – | – |
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| – | Krishna Khatri | – | – | – |
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| – | Anita Basnet | – | – | – |
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| – | Amrita Jaisi | – | – | – |
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| – | Bhagawati Thapa | – | – | – |
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| – | Hira Kumari Bhujel | – | – | – |
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| – | Sapana Lama | – | – | – |
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| – | MF | Sajana Rana | 13 June 1987 | 8 | 8 |  New Radiant S.C.
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| – | MF | Laxmi Puadel | – | – | – |
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| – | MF | Deepa Rai | – | – | – |
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| – | FW | Anu Lama | 3 October 1987 | 18 | 29 | APF Club
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| – | FW | Deepa Adhikari | – | – | – |
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| – | FW | Niru Thapa | – | – | – |
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| – | FW | Sabitra Bhandari | – | – | – |
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| – | FW | Anjali Waiba | – | – | – |
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Recent Call-ups[edit]
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Competitive record[edit]
Olympic Games[edit]
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Asian Games[edit]
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South Asian Games[edit]
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