Currently playing professional football in France, Samba landed in Kathmandu ahead of Nepal’s match against Kyrgyzstan, scheduled for 6 PM today.
She was welcomed at Tribhuvan International Airport by All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) spokesperson Suresh Shah and other officials.
Before Samba’s arrival, goalkeeper and team captain Anjila Tumbapo Subba, who plays in Greece, and Rekha Poudel, who competes in the UAE league, had already joined the national squad.
The tournament features Nepal, Kyrgyzstan, Myanmar, and Lebanon.
Matches will follow a round-robin format, with the top two teams advancing to the final.
Nepal’s fixtures:
- Feb 27: Nepal vs. Kyrgyzstan
- Feb 20: Nepal vs. Lebanon
- February 23: Nepal vs. Myanmar
Nepal Women’s Squad
Goalkeepers: Anjila Tumbapo Subba (Captain), Anjana Rana Magar, Usha Nath
Defenders: Nisha Thokar, Samikshya Ghimire, Amrita Jaishi, Geeta Rana, Bimala BK, Pooja Rana, Bimala Chaudhary, Manmaya Damai
Midfielders: Anita Basnet, Renuka Nagarkoti, Preeti Rai, Saru Limbu, Sabita Rana Magar, Renuka Hamal, Sushma Tamang
Forwards: Sabitra Bhandari, Rashmikumari Ghising, Chandra Bhandari, Anita KC, Rekha Poudel
Nepal will aim for a strong start as they face Kyrgyzstan in their opening match today.
