Nepal women's national futsal team

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Nepal
Association ANFA
Confederation AFC (Asia)
SAFF (South Asia)
Head coachBikram Maharjan
FIFA code NEP
FIFA ranking NR (12 December 2025) [1]
First international
Flag of Nepal.svg    Nepal 2-2 Sri Lanka  Flag of Sri Lanka.svg
(Bangkok, Thailand; 13 January 2026)

The Nepal women's national futsal team represents Nepal in women's international futsal. The team is controlled by the governing body for association football in Nepal, All Nepal Football Association (ANFA), which is currently a member of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and the regional South Asian Football Federation (SAFF).

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History

A women's futsal program was activated by All Nepal Football Association in 2025. They participated in the 2026 SAFF Women's Futsal Championship. They draw 2-2 in their first international against Srilanka.

Coaching staff

Following is the current coaching staff.

PositionName
Head coach Flag of Nepal.svg Bikram Maharjan
Assistant coach Flag of Nepal.svg Naresh Shrestha
Team Manager Flag of Nepal.svg Suraj Maharjan
Doctor Flag of Nepal.svg Purnima Ghising
Goalkeeping coach Flag of Nepal.svg Sumit Kumar Ale
Team Staff Flag of Nepal.svg Suman Pradhan

Players

The following players were named to the squad for the 2026 SAFF Women's Futsal Championship from 13 to 25 January 2026. [2]

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClub
11 GK Sabitri Kishan (1996-05-29) 29 May 1996 (age 29)0 Flag of Nepal.svg APF
2 FP Anjali Machamasi 0 Flag of Nepal.svg
3 FP Bimala Chaudhary (1997-03-01) 1 March 1997 (age 28)1 Flag of Nepal.svg Tribhuvan Army
4 FP Bimala Thapa 0 Flag of Nepal.svg
51 GK Jharana Dumrakoti 0 Flag of Nepal.svg Sankata
6 FP Dipa Rai 0 Flag of Nepal.svg
7 FP Jennifer Rana 0 Flag of Nepal.svg
8 FP Manisha Thapa Magar 1 Flag of Nepal.svg
9 FP Praktishya Thakuri 0 Flag of Nepal.svg Sankata
10 FP Roshani Bohara Chettri 0 Flag of Nepal.svg
11 FP Sajina Koirala 0 Flag of Nepal.svg
12 FP Sunkala Rai 0 Flag of Nepal.svg
13 FP Sushma Tamang 0 Flag of Nepal.svg
14 FP Anita KC (1997-01-05) 5 January 1997 (age 29)0 Flag of Nepal.svg APF

Tournament records

*Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.
**Gold background colour indicates that the tournament was won.
***Red border colour indicates tournament was held on home soil.

Results and fixtures

2026

13 January 2026 (2026-01-13) 2026 SAFF Championship Sri Lanka  Flag of Sri Lanka.svg2–2Flag of Nepal.svg    Nepal Bangkok, Thailand
21:15 NST
  • Tharmika Siwaneswaran Soccerball shade.svg2'
  • Tharindi Welivita Soccerball shade.svg25'
Report
  • Manisha Thapa Magar Soccerball shade.svg11'
  • Bimala Chaudhary Soccerball shade.svg15'
Stadium: Nonthaburi Stadium, Bangkok
Attendance: 56
Referee: Vaja Vishal Mahendrabhai (India)
15 January 2026 (2026-01-15) 2026 SAFF Championship Maldives  Flag of Maldives.svg0–5Flag of Nepal.svg    Nepal Bangkok, Thailand
17:45 NST Report
  • Jenifer Rana Soccerball shade.svg4', 12'
  • Bimala Chaudhary Soccerball shade.svg11'
  • Manisha Thapa Magar Soccerball shade.svg18'
  • Fathimath Saina Soccerball shade.svg39' (o.g.)
Stadium: Nonthaburi Stadium, Bangkok
Attendance: 86
Referee: Vaja Vishal Mahendrabhai (India)
17 January 2026 (2026-01-17) 2026 SAFF Championship India  Flag of India.svgvFlag of Nepal.svg    Nepal Bangkok, Thailand
17:45 NSTStadium: Nonthaburi Stadium, Bangkok
19 January 2026 (2026-01-19) 2026 SAFF Championship Bangladesh  Flag of Bangladesh.svgvFlag of Nepal.svg    Nepal Bangkok, Thailand
15:45 NSTStadium: Nonthaburi Stadium, Bangkok
21 January 2026 (2026-01-21) 2026 SAFF Championship Nepal    Flag of Nepal.svgvFlag of Pakistan.svg  Pakistan Bangkok, Thailand
17:45 NSTStadium: Nonthaburi Stadium, Bangkok
25 January 2026 (2026-01-25) 2026 SAFF Championship Nepal    Flag of Nepal.svgvFlag of Bhutan.svg  Bhutan Bangkok, Thailand
20:15 NSTStadium: Nonthaburi Stadium, Bangkok

Head-to-head records

As of 15 January 2026 vs Flag of Maldives.svg  Maldives

The following table shows Nepal’s head-to-head records. (includes all matches)

  Positive record
  Neutral record
  Negative record

AgainstMWDLGFGAGD
Flag of Sri Lanka.svg  Sri Lanka 1010220
Flag of Maldives.svg  Maldives 1100500
Total2110720

See also

References

  1. "The FIFA Futsal Women's World Ranking". FIFA. 12 December 2025. Retrieved 12 December 2025.
  2. "Final men's and women's national futsal squad announced" . Retrieved 13 January 2026.