Nepal edge Bhutan with a lucky goal in SAFF Women’s opener
Summary
Nepal secured a narrow 1-0 win over Bhutan in the opening match of the 2026 SAFF Women's Championship in Goa, India, with a lucky goal from Gita Rana. Despite missing key players like Sabitra Bhandari and others due to injury, Nepal managed a winning start in Group A.
Key Points
- Nepal beat Bhutan 1-0 in the opener of the 2026 SAFF Women's Championship.
- The winning goal was credited to Gita Rana after a set-piece confusion and deflection.
- Nepal played without key striker Sabitra Bhandari who is recovering from ACL surgery.
- Nepal is in Group A with Bhutan and Sri Lanka and will face either India or Bangladesh in the semifinals.
