Coach Rajendra Tamang has finally announced the team for the Women's SAFF Championship. Otherwise he was in a quandary, as to when the two leading players from abroad would arrive. When the head coach announced the 23-man squad, it lived up to expectations.

The most important thing is that Nepali women's football has never had such an experienced team, so the team that will enter the competition starting on Thursday will be extremely mature. 

If the first choice players will enter the field as expected, there will be 5 players who have won 50 caps and three players who have won more than 40 caps. Such a mature team is rare. Coach Tamang directly said, the same player will get a chance in the team, who will play football according to my 'philosophy'. Under his leadership, Nepal is playing a major tournament for the second time. 

was the previous tournament, WAF Women's Championship 2024. It was the way he played. Aggressive and fun to watch. However, the main thing is that Nepal could not win that competition. The same team is still playing in Saudi Arabia. No matter how much training is done by the Nepali team, if you look at it closely, it seems that the 'tuning' of these coaches and players is matched. There is less talk of 'back and forth' within the team. The team is completely under his control. 

Some of the differences and disagreements seen before within the team will not be seen this time. Rather the player only seems to have a similar feeling. It is, 'when won't you win the title now?' Maybe yes. The Nepali Women's National Football Team will never have the same opportunity to win a title as this time. Nepal has played the final of SAFF Championship five times. Every time the result is defeat. Moreover, the Nepali women's team has not won the title yet. The best opportunity to break this 'jink' is now.  How is the

team themselves?

Goalkeeping

Angela Tumbapo Subba

Angela Tumbapo Subba is the first choice goalkeeper. On top of that, the captain. Since 2022, she has been the captain of the Nepalese team. It is decided, the responsibility of the post will be on his shoulders in the entire competition. Angela made her debut on February 13, 2016 against Sri Lanka. Since then he has won 50 caps. She is confident about the team this time. 

Anjana Ranamargar

The second choice goalkeeper is Anjana Ranamargar. Perhaps in the league stage she might get a chance for some time. Anjana could be a better option than Angela in that situation if the match goes to a tiebreaker in the knockout stage. Believe it or not, she also got her debut opportunity on December 17, 2016 against Malaysia. The number of caps he has won so far is 12. 

Usha Nath

There have been three goalkeepers in the Nepali women's team for a long time. There was also a dawn in it. Usha has very few chances. It's kind of unfair for a player like him. Usha made her debut on December 3, 2019 against Sri Lanka. Since then she has been limited to two caps. 

defensive line 

Geeta Rana

If the strongest part of the current team is the defense, it will be led by Geeta Rana. Her height is a position of advantage in women's football. He is also the first choice in penalties. The Nepalese defense will rely almost entirely on his shoulders. He made his debut on December 17, 2016 against Malaysia. Since then he has won 45 caps. 

Amrita Jaisi

Another reliable player of the Nepali team is Amrita Jaisi. The defense will also have a big responsibility on his shoulders. She is good at playing hard. So in the team he  A player like

is needed. Again he has no shortage of experience. Amrita made her debut in November 2014 against Bhutan. He has also won exactly 50 caps. 

Samika Ghimire

Another player of the defense, Samika Ghimire. He probably won't be able to play at first. But if one of the first-choice defenders goes down, there is no better option than him to replace him. He got the opportunity to play for Nepal for the first time in September 2022 against Bhutan. His cap has reached 12. 

Nisha Thoker

Nisha can be considered as a future player in Nepali defense. Probably, he is also less likely to get a place in the first choice team. However, she can gain valuable experience by staying with the team. She has won two caps so far. He made his debut on September 12, 2022 against Sri Lanka.

Pooja Rana

Another first-choice defender, Pooja Rana. On March 16, 2019, she played her first match against Bangladesh and has represented Nepal 13 times so far. As he is not in the regular team, his cap number is not high. But whenever she is in the team, she has been the first choice player. 

Vimala Bik

Substitute Strengthening Vimala Bik. Vimala could be the first choice if one of the first-choice defenders has to be substituted. She has been getting a chance in Nepali team in this role. She made her debut only on September 18, 2021 against the Philippines. Since then she has played 11 games. 

Hirakumari Bhujel 

Nepali team's most experienced player is Heerakumari Bhujel. She has won 54 caps. That means she is a player who has been playing regularly since her debut. He is also the first choice defender. Heerakumari, who got the opportunity to play for the first time against Maldives on February 7, 2016, has proved herself continuously since then. 

Sajni Thoker

Among the players in the current team, Sajni Thoker is the only player yet to make his debut. For him, being in a team that plays such an important tournament will be an achievement. If his dream of playing for Nepal comes true through this tournament, that will also be an achievement. Well, it's unlikely. 

Middle row

Renuka Nagarkote

Renuka Nagarkote is the oldest and most experienced player of the Nepalese team. Also ex-captain. He made his debut on December 18, 2010 against Pakistan. It was the first clean championship. She has won a total of 43 caps. If the Nepalese team is to do well, his experience and leadership role on the field will be necessary. 

Preeti Rai

Sweet pass and chance creation. Preeti Rai has been characterized as such a player. The same can be expected from him this time. She has become an even better player after being injury free. Preeti made her debut on September 9, 2021, against Bangladesh. So far she has played 18 times for Nepal. 

Saru Limbu

Saru Limbu is trying to make a comeback after being injury-free. She was injured in Hangzhou, but has now fully recovered. What Nepal needs in the midfield is a player like him. There will also be an opportunity to prove yourself back on the field. Suru made her debut against Malaysia on 17 December 2016. His cap since then is 42. 

Deepa Shahi

Another useful player in the middle order is Deepa Shahi. She gives 100 percent on the field. So there will be a lot of expectations from him. Whether she will be first choice or not will depend on the coach. Deepa is also an emerging player. There will be a lot of hope in the future. She made her debut against Bhutan in September 2022. So far she has played for Nepal 18 times. 

Savita Ranagar

Savita Ranagar is among the players who are putting up a strong challenge to be in the first choice team. A lot can be expected from him in the next few years. So his aim will be to make himself mature. Savita made her debut on September 9, 2021 against Bangladesh and has won 13 caps so far. 

Anita Basnet

Anita Basnet is one of the players who should be on the field based on her experience and performance so far. Even playing in the middle of the field, he is adept at scoring goals. Anita is one of those who has been consistently performing singles matches for the Nepali women's team. He made his debut against Pakistan on 14 November 2014. His cap count has reached 50. 

Ameesha Karki

Belongs to the new generation of players, Ameesha Karki. So this experience will be valuable for him. His utility will probably be needed in the second half when the strategy of the game needs to be changed. Amisha made her debut on September 6, 2022. She has won 18 caps so far. 

Vimala Choudhary

Vimala Choudhary can probably be considered as one of the players who can come on the field from the middle of the game and make a decisive performance. If the performance of the first choice player in the middle line is not expected, the alternative is Vimala. She made her debut against India on November 8, 2018. So there is no lack of experience. The cap number is, 18. 

frontline 

Rashmikumari Ghising

Even though she is a good forward player, Rashmikumari Ghising rarely gets a chance. Perhaps this tournament has come forward as a great opportunity for him. She is in rhythm. Rashmi is the top scorer in the ANFA Women's League 2024 so far. She made her debut on September 9, 2021 against Bangladesh and has won 19 caps so far. 

Anita KC