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Nepal are playing Bhutan in their opening match of the SAFF U-15 Women's Championship in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The match starts at 4:15 pm NST. 

The three-team competition kicked off on Tuesday with hosts Bangladesh scoring a convincing 8-0 win over Bhutan. 

Played in a double round-robin format, the side with the most points will be declared winners on November 11.

Coach Bhagwati Rana believes her team is ready physically and mentally to take home the title.

Captain Dipa Rokaya is also optimistic, as she said, “I am happy to play in this tournament, we have come to win and will go back home with the championship.”

Nepal will face Bangladesh on Saturday in the first round. Then renew acquaintance with Bhutan on Wednesday and Bangladesh on the competition’s final day.

Nepal squad

Goalkeepers: Radhika Oli, Sujata Tamang, Rupa Dhimal

Defenders: Sita Rokaya, Amita Bhul, Dipa Magar, Anjana Pun Magar, Prena Dolma Lama, Renu Limbu, Bipana Snehi

Midfielders: Simran Rai, Punam Chemjong, Bhawana Pariyar, Sabita Mandal, Bhumika Budathoki, Sushila KC, Sukriya Miya, Rebika Nepali, Manisha Sen

Forwards: Dipa Rokaya, Samiksha Magar, Barsha Oli, Senu Pariyar