Wounded Bangladesh stand in Nepal women’s way to SAFF final
Summary
Nepal faces Bangladesh in the semifinals of the 2026 SAFF Women's Championship, aiming to overcome their recent rivalry and past final losses, with key players returning to strengthen the team.
Key Points
- Nepal and Bangladesh have a longstanding rivalry in women's football, with Bangladesh denying Nepal the SAFF title in recent finals.
- Nepal is entering the 2026 SAFF Women's Championship semifinals without their star striker Sabitra Bhandari and facing stronger teams from India and Bangladesh.
- Head coach Nabin Neupane has been rotating players and now has Preeti Rai back for the crucial semifinal match against Bangladesh.
- Bangladesh's team is reportedly facing internal disputes and was affected by the passing of a player's mother, but Nepal focuses on their own preparation to win.
