Wellington Phoenix backs Samba’s $80,000 surgery plea as insurance falls short

Key Points

• Sabitra Bhandari, known as Samba, suffered a serious knee injury requiring complex surgery and rehabilitation at Aspetar in Qatar.
• Wellington Phoenix FC supports Samba's plea for financial help as insurance coverage is insufficient for her treatment and rehab costs.
• Samba's surgery and rehabilitation are estimated to cost $80,000, prompting a global fundraising campaign that has raised $48,000 so far.
• Samba is Nepal's most accomplished footballer, with a significant impact on club football in New Zealand, Australia, and internationally.