{"id":1219,"date":"2026-01-30T20:55:14","date_gmt":"2026-01-30T15:10:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ktmmag.com\/?p=1219"},"modified":"2026-01-30T21:16:17","modified_gmt":"2026-01-30T15:31:17","slug":"anfa-announces-nepal-vs-china-yunnan-u-20-womens-friendly","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ktmmag.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/30\/anfa-announces-nepal-vs-china-yunnan-u-20-womens-friendly\/","title":{"rendered":"ANFA Announces Nepal vs China Yunnan U-20 Women\u2019s Friendly"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Kathmandu is gearing up for an exciting evening of women\u2019s football as Nepal\u2019s U-20 women\u2019s national team prepares to face China\u2019s Yunnan U-20 women\u2019s side in an international friendly match at the historic Dasharath Stadium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"574\" data-id=\"1220\" src=\"https:\/\/ktmmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/6159b88d-0b44-4462-90e8-5c722169117c-1024x574.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1220\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ktmmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/6159b88d-0b44-4462-90e8-5c722169117c-1024x574.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/ktmmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/6159b88d-0b44-4462-90e8-5c722169117c-300x168.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/ktmmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/6159b88d-0b44-4462-90e8-5c722169117c-150x84.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/ktmmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/6159b88d-0b44-4462-90e8-5c722169117c-768x431.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/ktmmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/6159b88d-0b44-4462-90e8-5c722169117c-1536x862.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/ktmmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/6159b88d-0b44-4462-90e8-5c722169117c-2048x1149.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The match was officially announced on Friday during a press conference organized by the All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) in Kathmandu. Officials highlighted the importance of the friendly as part of Nepal\u2019s ongoing efforts to strengthen women\u2019s football through international exposure and competitive match experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Speaking at the event, ANFA representatives said the match is more than just a friendly encounter. It is viewed as a crucial opportunity for young Nepali players to test themselves against technically strong opponents from China, a nation widely regarded as one of Asia\u2019s powerhouses in women\u2019s football.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis match will help our players gain confidence and understand the pace and discipline of international football,\u201d an ANFA official stated. \u201cIt is also an important step in preparing the team for future regional and international competitions.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"1222\" src=\"https:\/\/ktmmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/7d669019-716d-4a92-9f2f-cd4dc6c163ac-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1222\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ktmmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/7d669019-716d-4a92-9f2f-cd4dc6c163ac-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/ktmmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/7d669019-716d-4a92-9f2f-cd4dc6c163ac-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/ktmmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/7d669019-716d-4a92-9f2f-cd4dc6c163ac-150x100.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/ktmmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/7d669019-716d-4a92-9f2f-cd4dc6c163ac-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/ktmmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/7d669019-716d-4a92-9f2f-cd4dc6c163ac-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/ktmmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/7d669019-716d-4a92-9f2f-cd4dc6c163ac-2048x1366.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Chinese Yunnan U-20 women\u2019s team arrived in Nepal as part of their international training tour. Known for their physical strength, tactical awareness, and structured gameplay, the visiting side is expected to pose a strong challenge to the home team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For Nepal\u2019s U-20 squad, the friendly represents a valuable learning platform. Many players are still in the early stages of their international careers, and facing foreign opponents at home offers a rare chance to perform under pressure in front of local supporters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dasharath Stadium, the country\u2019s main football venue, is expected to witness an enthusiastic turnout, with fans eager to support the next generation of women footballers. ANFA has also encouraged football lovers to attend the match, emphasizing that public support plays a vital role in the growth of women\u2019s sports in Nepal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As women\u2019s football continues to gain momentum in the country, matches like this underline Nepal\u2019s commitment to developing young talent and building a competitive future. 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