KATHMANDU: Nepal’s Head Coach Bal Gopal Maharjan on Monday announced the final 20-member Nepal U-23 football squad for the upcoming South Asian Game (SAG) which is set to begin from 1-10 December in Nepal.

The squad also includes three senior players. Bikesh Kuthu, Bikram Lama and Sujal Shrestha are the senior players in the team.

“We are working very hard and the entire team is very committed. I think we have prepared for a long time. The players we have are of good quality and the seniors will boost team morale- that is why we are confident,” said Mahajran who led Nepal to victory in Bangabandhu Gold Cup in 2016.

“In the several friendly matches played during the camp I got to see my player’s performance and now I have something in mind. We are ready and will give our 100 percent, “added Maharjan.

Nepal squad:

Goalkeepers: Bikesh Kuthu, Arpan Karki, Deep Karki

Defenders: Ananta Tamang, Dinesh Rajbanshi, Suman Aryal, Bikram Lama, Bikash Khawash, Mikchen Tamang, Chirring Gurung

Midfielders: Sujal Shrestha, Sunil Bal, Hemant Thapa Magar, Nitin Thapa, Sesehang Amdangbe, Tej Tamang

Forwards: Bimal Gharti Magar, Abishek Rijal, Rejin Subba, Anjan Bista