Nepal national under-23 football team

The team serves as the feeder team for the Nepal national football team squad, accommodating players aged 23 and under. However, up to three senior players may also be selected. Besides this, there are national teams for the Under-20s, Under-17s, and Under-15s. Players who meet the eligibility criteria can participate at various levels, making it possible for one to play for the U-23s, then the senior team, and return to the U-23s again.

{{main|Dasarath Rangasala Stadium}}

File:Dasarath Rangasala Stadium.jpg

The team's home ground is the Dasarath Rangasala Stadium, a multi-purpose stadium in Tripureswor, Kathmandu, Nepal. Holding 25,000 spectators, of which 5,000 seated, it is the biggest stadium in Nepal. It is named after Dashrath Chand, one of the martyrs of Nepal.

Most recently, the stadium was used as a primary venue for the 2012 AFC Challenge Cup and the 2013 SAFF Championship, with the Halchowk Stadium hosting some of the matches as well.

Apart from sporting events, the stadium is also used as a music venue for cultural events with Bryan Adams being the most notable act that performed at the site.

Prior to the 2013 SAFF Championship in Nepal, the Dasarath Rangasala underwent heavy renovation that saw several improvements such as the expansion of seats from 20,000 to 25,000.

{{Main|Nepal national under-23 football team results}}

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|date = {{Start date|2021|10|25|df=y}}

|round = 2022 AFC U-23 Asian Cup qualification

|time = {{UTZ|16:00|5}}

|team1 = {{fbu-rt|23|IRN}}

|score = 4–0

|team2 = {{fbu|23|NEP}}

|goals1 =

• Limouchi {{goal|46}}
• Nokhodkar {{goal|77||79}}
• Salmani {{goal|90+3}}

|goals2 =

|stadium = Pamir Stadium

|location = Dushanbe, Tajikistan

|attendance = 250

|referee = Suhaizi Shukri

|report = [http://stats.the-afc.com/match_report/20921 Report]

|result = L

}}

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|date = {{Start date|2021|10|28|df=y}}

|round = 2022 AFC U-23 Asian Cup qualification

|time = 19:00

|team1 = {{fbu-rt|23|NEP}}

|score = 0–6

|team2 = {{fbu|23|TJK}}

|goals1 =

|goals2 =

• Mabatshoev {{goal|24}}
• Solehov {{goal|32}}
• Soirov {{goal|40}}
• Azizboev {{goal|61}}
• Hanonov {{goal|68|pen.}}
• Emomali {{goal|72}}

|stadium = Central Republican Stadium, Dushanbe

|location = Dushanbe, Tajikistan

|attendance = 4,500

|referee = Ammar Ashkanani (Kuwait)

|report = [http://stats.the-afc.com/match_report/20923 Report]

|result = L

}}

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|date = {{Start date|2021|10|31|df=y}}

|round = 2022 AFC U-23 Asian Cup qualification

|time = 16:00

|team1 = {{fbu-rt|23|LBN}}

|score = 4–0

|team2 = {{fbu|23|NEP}}

|goals1 =

• Farran {{goal|26||47}}
• Nasser {{goal|74}}
• Haidar {{goal|82}}

|goals2 =

|stadium = Central Republican Stadium, Dushanbe

|location = Dushanbe, Tajikistan

|attendance = 200

|referee = Adam Fazeel (Maldives)

|report = [http://stats.the-afc.com/match_report/20926 Report]

|result = L

}}

The following players were called up for the 2022 AFC U-23 Asian Cup qualification on 17 October 2021.{{Cite web|url=https://www.the-anfa.com/news-detail/1318|title=Final squad for AFC U23 Asian Cup Qualifiers confirmed|date=2021-10-17|website=ANFA|language=en-US|access-date=2025-02-28}}{{Dead link|date=April 2020 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}

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{{nat fs g player|no=|pos=MF|name=Suraj Jeu Thakuri|age={{birth date and age|df=yes|2000|12|19}}|caps=|goals=|club=Jawalakhel YC|clubnat=NEP}}

{{nat fs g player|no=|pos=MF|name=Ayush Ghalan|age={{birth date and age|df=yes|2004|2|21}}|caps=|goals=|club=Three Star Club|clubnat=NEP}}

{{nat fs g player|no=|pos=MF|name=Sesehang Aangdembe|age={{birth date and age|df=yes|2000|11|3}}|caps=|goals=|club=Nepal Army F.C.|clubnat=NEP}}

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{{nat fs g player|no=|pos=MF|name=Sishir Lekhi|age={{birth date and age|df=yes|2002|4|4}}|caps=|goals=|club=Brigade Boys Club|clubnat=NEP}}

{{nat fs g player|no=|pos=MF|name=Akash Budha Magar|age={{birth date and age|df=yes|2002|2|14}}|caps=|goals=|club=Satdobato Youth Club|clubnat=NEP}}

{{nat fs g player|no=|pos=MF|name=Roshan Pahari

|age={{birth date and age|df=yes|1999|9|13}}|caps=|goals=|club=Boys Union Club|clubnat=NEP}}

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{{nat fs g player|no=|pos=FW|name=Ritik Kumar Khadka|age={{birth date and age|df=yes|2001|4|23}}|caps=|goals=|club=Three Star Club|clubnat=NEP}}

{{nat fs g player|no=|pos=FW|name=Manish Dangi|age={{birth date and age|df=yes|2001|9|17}}|caps=|goals=|club=Machhindra F.C.|clubnat=NEP}}

{{nat fs g player|no=|pos=FW|name=Abhishek Rijal|age={{birth date and age|df=yes|2000|1|29}}|caps=|goals=|club=Aizawl FC|clubnat=IND}}

{{nat fs g player|no=|pos=FW|name=Darshan Gurung|age={{birth date and age|df=yes|2002|08|20}}|caps=|goals=|club=New Road Team|clubnat=NEP}}

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;Note:

• Olympic football events at U-23 level came into effect during the 1992 Summer Olympics, 2002 Asian Games, and the 2004 South Asian Games.

:*Denotes draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

:**Red border color indicates tournament was held on home soil.

• South Asian Games
• Champions (2): 2016, 2019

• All Nepal Football Association
• Nepal national football team
• Nepal national under-17 football team
• Nepal national under-20 football team

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{{Football in Nepal}}

{{AFC under-23 teams}}

{{National sports teams of Nepal}}

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