Nepal to face Bangladesh in SAFF Women’s Championship Final today at Dasharath Stadium

The Nepal women’s national football team will face Bangladesh today in the highly anticipated SAFF Women’s Championship final, scheduled for 6:30 PM at Kathmandu’s Dasharath Stadium. Nepal reached the final after a dramatic win over India in the semi-finals, where they emerged victorious in a penalty shootout, winning 4-2 after a 1-1 draw in regular time.

The semi-final match was marked by high tension. Nepal’s forward, Rekha Paudel, received a red card in the second half, leaving the team with ten players. Despite the setback, Sabitra Bhandari led Nepal to an impressive comeback. She scored the equalizer and later helped Nepal secure a 4-2 win in penalties, thrilling home fans with her performance. Bangladesh entered the final with strong momentum, having outplayed Bhutan with a commanding 7-1 victory in their semi-final.