Tashkent: Nepal secured a commanding 9-0 victory over Laos in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers Group at the Bunyodkor Stadium in Uzbekistan.
According to National News Agency Nepal, the match saw Captain Sabitra Bhandari, known as ‘Samba’, deliver an impressive performance by scoring four goals for her team. Additional contributions came from Anita Basnet, Saru Limbu, Anita KC, and Rashmi Kumari Ghising, each scoring a goal. The match also featured an own goal from Laos’s Saysamone Inthaphone, which further extended Nepal’s lead two minutes before the game concluded.
Nepal maintained a 2-0 lead at halftime, and shortly after the second half began, Saru Limbu scored another goal, setting the tone for the remainder of the match. With this decisive win, Nepal has gained three points in the qualifiers.
This match marked a significant milestone, being Nepal’s 100th international game. Nepal is competing in Qualifiers Group F, which includes Uzbekistan, Sri Lanka, and Laos.