WAFF Final: Nepal facing Jordan for the title
Scheduled to commence at 10:00 pm (Nepali time), the championship clash will unfold at the Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Sports City Stadium in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
KATHMANDU: The West Asian Football Federation (WAFF) Championship is poised for an exciting final showdown between Nepal and Jordan today.
Scheduled to commence at 10:00 pm (Nepali time), the championship clash will unfold at the Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Sports City Stadium in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Nepal secured their berth in the final after defeating Lebanon 2-1 in the semifinals, marking a historic moment in their debut appearance in the WAFF Championship.
Meanwhile, Jordan advanced to the final by overcoming Palestine in a determined display of skill and determination.
Despite being considered the underdog, Nepal has impressed with their performance throughout the tournament, showcasing their talent and resilience on the field.
In contrast, Jordan, boasting a FIFA women’s soccer ranking of 74th, carries the weight of defending champions, having claimed the WAF title on five previous occasions.
However, Nepal will face a challenge as Sabitra Bhandari ‘Samba’ will be absent from the final match.
The All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) cited contractual obligations with the French Club En Avant Guingamp as the reason for Sabitra’s unavailability.
Nepali Team:
Goalkeepers: Angela Tumbapo Subba (captain), Usha Nath and Anjana Rana Magar.
Defenders: Geeta Rana, Amrita Jaishi, Hira Kumari Bhujel, Bimala BK, Nisha Thokar, Samikshya Ghimire, Pooja Rana and Sabina Chaudhary.
Midfielders: Anita Basnet, Amisha Karki, Anita KC, Preeti Rai, Deepa Shahi, Bimala Chaudhary and Saraswati Hamal.
Forwards: Chandra Bhandari, Rekha Paudel, Rashmi Kumari Ghisingh and Sabita Rana Magar.
