KATHMANDU: A joint qualifier of the FIFA World Cup 2022 and AFC Asian Cup 2023 between Nepal and Kuwait has started at Changlimithang Stadium in Thimphu, the capital city of Bhutan.

Abhishek Rijal and Ranjit Dhimal have been placed as forwards. Similarly, Ajapat Bhandari, Devendra Tamang and Ananta Tamang are playing as defenders while Rohit Chand, Bikram Lama,Tej Tamang, Sujal Shrestha and Rabi Shankar have been assigned  as midfielders.

Nepal is determined to beat Kuwait in a revenge for the past defeat inflicted by the opponent team.  The match began at 2:45 pm (according to Nepali time).

Coach of the Nepali football team Johan Kalin said the match between Nepal and Kuwait is important and added that he is closely observing Kuwait’s playing strategy.