kathmandu — Nepal is set to take on Sri Lanka this evening in their second match of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers. The Group F fixture, being held in Uzbekistan, is scheduled to kick off at approximately 6:15 PM local time.
In their opening match, Nepal secured a dominant 9-0 victory over Laos. Team captain Sabitra Bhandari led from the front, netting five goals and playing a crucial role in the comprehensive win. Sri Lanka, meanwhile, suffered a heavy 10-0 defeat in their first match against tournament hosts Uzbekistan.
Historically, Nepal has maintained a perfect record against Sri Lanka in women’s football. Since 2010, the two sides have met eight times, with Nepal winning all eight encounters. Over those matches, Nepal has scored 30 goals without conceding a single one.
Their most recent meeting came in the 2023 SAFF Women’s Championship, where Nepal recorded a 6-0 victory. Only the top team from each group will qualify for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026, which will be held in Australia next year.
As a result, Nepal will be aiming for a high-margin win against Sri Lanka to build momentum ahead of their decisive final group match against Uzbekistan. Tonight’s match represents a key opportunity for Nepal to solidify their standing and boost team morale heading into the final stretch of the qualifiers.
