BIRATNAGAR: The State-1 government on Friday announced it would provide Rs 200 thousand to each player if the Nepali national team won the Fifth SAFF Women Football Championship.

Nepali team is locking horns with the Indian team for the title this afternoon in Biratnagar.

The Council of Ministers of the State-1 government also announced to give Rs 100 thousand to each team member if the Nepali team becomes the first runner-up team.

This is aimed at motivating the players, the government said.

Nepal and India are playing in the final of the Championship today. Likewise, the Biratnagar Metropolitan City has also announced that it would give prize if the Nepali team won the match.