The 2023 SAFF U-20 Women's Championship is kicking off in Bangladesh as the 4th edition of the SAFF U-18/19/20 Women's Championship, an international football competition.
SAFF U20 Women's Championship details:
Date & Venue: The tournament will held from 3–9 February 2023 in Bangladesh. All the matches will be played at BSSS Mostafa Kamal Stadium, Dhaka.
Participating Teams: Bangladesh (Host), India, Nepal & Bhutan
Nepal's Squad:
Goalkeepers: Kabita BK, Sabitri Kishan, Lila Joshi
Defenders: Sabina Chaudhary, Sajani Thokar, Saru Hamal, Sunita Bhulan, Divya Yasmalai Magar, Pratikshya Chaudhary, Kumari Tamang
Midfielders: Tulasa Bohara, Kusum Khatiwada, Sarah Bajracharya, Sunkala Rai, Manmaya Damai, Preeti Rai (Captain), Anjali Machamasi, Saraswati Hamal, Deepa Shahi
Forwards: Garima Rai, Amisha Karki, Mamata Pun, Anjali Chand
Head coach: Yam Bahadur Gurung
Bangladesh's Squad:
Goalkeepers: Rupa Chakma, Etai Rani, Sathi Biswas
Defenders: Kohati Kisku, Nasrin Akter, Mst Sura Jannat, Afedia Khandaker, Mst Eity Khatun, Unnoti Khatun
Midfielders: Sohagi Kisku, Sapna Rani, Mahfuza Khatun, Nouson Jahan, Mst Halima Akhter, Rehena Akhter, Shamsunnahar, Miss Rupa
Forwards: Shaheda Akhter Ripa, Most Aklima Khatun, Airin Khatun, Sauravi Akanda Prity, Aanika Tanjum, Mst Afroja Khatun
Head Coach: Golam Robbani
Bhutan's Squad:
Goalkeepers: Sonam Pelden,Genden OM, Norbu Zangmo, Pema Yangzom
Defenders:Chandra M Powdel, Ganga Ghalley, Yeshi Choden, Ugyen Lhamo, Tashi Wangmo, Karma Tshomo, Tshering Choden, Sonam Gaki Pelden
Midfielders: Sonam Choden, Phuntsho Choden, Jamyang D Wangmo, Karma Dema,Tshering Yangden, Laki Maya Ghalley,Tandin W Tamang,Sherab Wangmo, Ngawang Choden
Forwards: Pema K Choeki, Tshering Yangden
Head Coach: Karma Dema
India's Squad:
Goalkeepers: Monalisha Devi, Anshika, Anjali
Defenders: Shilky Devi, Astam Oraon, Kajal, Shubhangi Singh, Purnima Kumari, Varshika, Gladys
Midfielders: Martina Thokchom, Kajol Dsouza, Babina Devi, Nitu Linda, Tania Kanti, Shailaja
Forwards: Lynda Kom, Apurna Narzary, Sunita Munda, Sumati Kumari, Neha, Sonali Soren, Anita Kumari
Head Coach: Maymil Rocky
Match schedules:
- Match1: February 3, 2023
- India vs Bhutan
- 2:45 PM NST
- BSS Mustafa Kamal Stadium Dhaka
- Match 2: February 3, 2023
- Nepal vs Bangladesh
- 6:45 PM NST
- BSS Mustafa Kamal Stadium Dhaka
- Match 3: February 5, 2023
- Nepal vs Bhutan
- 2:45 PM NST
- BSS Mustafa Kamal Stadium Dhaka
- Match 4: February 5, 2023
- India vs Bangladesh
- 6:45 PM NST
- BSS Mustafa Kamal Stadium Dhaka
- Match 5: February 7, 2023
- Nepal vs India
- 2:45 PM NST
- BSS Mustafa Kamal Stadium Dhaka
- Match 6: February 7, 2023
- Bhutan vs Bangladesh
- 6:45 PM NST
- BSS Mustafa Kamal Stadium Dhaka
- Match 7: Final February 9, 2023
- Table topper vs table second
- 5:45 PM NST
- BSS Mustafa Kamal Stadium Dhaka
Live details:
The live stream of SAFF U20 Women's Championship hasn't been confirmed yet. But here are some websites & youtube channels to watch live:
Previous Champions:
2018 SAFF U-18 Women's Championship: Bangladesh
2021 SAFF U-19 Women's Championship: Bangladesh
2022 SAFF U-18 Women's Championship: India
Nepal's record in SAFF U-20 Women's Championship:
Nepal has never won the title of SAFF U-20 Women's Championship yet. Here're the performance for Nepal so far in the competition history:
2018 SAFF U-18 Women's Championship: Runner Up
2021 SAFF U-19 Women's Championship: Second Runner Up
2022 SAFF U-18 Women's Championship: Second Runner Up
SAFF U20 WOMEN'S STANDING
| # | Team | GP | W | D | L | GD | PTS |
|---|
| 1 | Bangladesh | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Bhutan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | India | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Nepal | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
