Bikrant Narsingh Rana

Bikrant Narsingh Rana ^[1] is a Nepalese futsal player who represents the Nepal national futsal team at international level. He was selected in Nepal's squad for the inaugural SAFF Futsal Championship in 2026, ^[2] marking a significant milestone in his international career. ^[3]

Bikrant Narsingh Rana

Personal information
Full name	Bikrant Narsingh Rana
Place of birth	Nepal
Position	Midfielder
Team information
Current team	Shree Bhagawati Club
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
	FC Khumaltar
	Dhuku Futsal Hub
International career
2026–	Nepal futsal		(5)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

Club career

At club level, Rana has competed in Nepal's futsal leagues, where he was named Man of the Match playing for Dhuku Futsal Hub in the 2021 'A' division national futsal league. ^{[4] [5]} He has also scored in ANFA league competition for Shree Bhagwati Club ^{[6] [7] [8] [9]} in the ANFA B-Division league. ^{[10] [11] [12] [13] [14]}

International career

Rana was named in the Nepal futsal squad for the 2026 SAFF Futsal Championship held in Thailand. The tournament marked Nepal's participation in the inaugural edition of the regional futsal competition organised by the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF).

2026 SAFF Futsal Championship

During the 2026 SAFF Futsal Championship, Rana scored for Nepal in the 3–3 draw with India, ^{[15] [16] [17]} helping his side to earn a point in the group stage. Rana was also recognised as a standout performer, being named Star Performer of the Match in that fixture. [18] ^{[19] [20]}

In the men's competition of the 2026 SAFF Futsal Championship in Thailand, Nepal drew 4–4 with Pakistan in a high-scoring group stage match played on 20 January 2026. ^{[21] [22] [23]} In the 4–4 draw with Pakistan, ^[24] Rana scored one of Nepal's goals, helping secure the point for his team in the group stage. ^[25]

References

1. "Bikrant Narsingh Rana". HamroKhelkud. 19 May 2022. Retrieved 21 January 2026.
2. "ANFA | Final men's and women's national futsal squad announced". www.the-anfa.com. Retrieved 21 January 2026.
3. "Semi-final draw complete in inter-ward futsal". ekantipur.com. Retrieved 21 January 2026.
4. "Day of victories for Pokhara teams in National Futsal League". kathmandupost.com. Retrieved 21 January 2026.
5. "ANFA | Dhuku defeat Lumbini, Futsal 5 overcome The Rising Club". www.the-anfa.com. Retrieved 21 January 2026.
6. "Shree Bhagwati promoted to A Division League". GorakhaPatra. Retrieved 21 January 2026.
7. nepal90, nepal90 com (8 April 2022). "Shree Bhagwati Club - football team". www.nepal90.com. Retrieved 21 January 2026.
8. "ANFA | Shree Bhagawati Youth Club". www.the-anfa.com. Retrieved 21 January 2026.
9. "Shree Bhagwati Club". GoalNepal. Retrieved 21 January 2026.
10. "Martyr's Memorial B Division League: Shree Bhagwati Beats RCT". GoalNepal. Retrieved 21 January 2026.
11. "Planning Boyz, Shree Bhagawati stay atop as unbeaten teams in B Division League". kathmandupost.com. Retrieved 21 January 2026.
12. "ANFA | Planning Boys, Saraswoti register wins as B Division League concludes". www.the-anfa.com. Retrieved 21 January 2026.
13. Prime Television (1 April 2025). Shree Kumari Club Vs Shree Bhagawati Club || Martyr's Memorial 'B' Division League - 2081 . Retrieved 21 January 2026– via YouTube.
14. Prime Television (11 April 2025). Shree Bhagawati Club Vs Bansbari Club || Martyr's Memorial 'B' Division League - 2081 . Retrieved 21 January 2026– via YouTube.
15. "साफ फुटसल च्याम्पियनसिप : नेपाल र भारतले बराबरी खेल्दै अंक बाँडे". kantipurtv.com. Retrieved 21 January 2026.
16. बराबरी, बाह्रखरी :: साफ फुटसल च्याम्पियनसिप : पुरुषतर्फ भारतविरुद्ध नेपालको रोमाञ्चक. "साफ फुटसल च्याम्पियनसिप : पुरुषतर्फ भारतविरुद्ध नेपालको रोमाञ्चक बराबरी". साफ फुटसल च्याम्पियनसिप : पुरुषतर्फ भारतविरुद्ध नेपालको रोमाञ्चक बराबरी. Retrieved 21 January 2026.
17. "SAFF Futsal Championship 2026: India secures a 3-3 draw against Nepal". The Tribune. Retrieved 21 January 2026.
18. "Drama Erupts in Nonthaburi! India Equalizes Nepal in Final Seconds 3-3 at SAFF Futsal 2026". en.thairath.co.th. Retrieved 21 January 2026.
19. "SAFF Futsal Championship 2026 – SAFF" . Retrieved 21 January 2026.
20. "Star Performer of the Match: Bikrant Narsingh Rana". South Asian Football Federation (Facebook). Retrieved 21 January 2026.
21. "साफ फुटसल च्याम्पियनसिप: पाकिस्तानसँग पनि बराबरीमा रोकियो नेपाल". Nepal Khelkud. 20 January 2026. Retrieved 21 January 2026.
22. "साफ फुटसल च्याम्पियनसिप : नेपाल र पाकिस्तानबीचकाे खेल बराबरीमा". kantipurtv.com. Retrieved 21 January 2026.
23. "SAFF Futsal Championship 2026 – SAFF" . Retrieved 21 January 2026.
24. "साफ फुटसल : नेपाल र पाकिस्तानको बराबरी". GorakhaPatra. Retrieved 21 January 2026.
25. Staff, Editorial (20 January 2026). "Pakistan rally to hold Nepal in SAFF Men's Futsal". FootballPakistan.com (FPDC). Retrieved 21 January 2026.

External links

• All Nepal Football Association