Five players debuted for Nepal in an international friendly match against Kuwait on Thursday.

Ajit Bhandari, Ravi Paswan, Bimal Rana, Santosh Tamang and Suraj Bishwakarma made debut for Nepal in the friendly which they ended up with goalless draw with Kuwait.

Nepal new coach Johan Kalin fielded Ajit Bhandari in the starting eleven while Ravi Paswan, Bimal Rana, Santosh Tamang and Suraj Bishwakarma substituted Suman Lama, Nawayug Shrestha, Bharat Khawas and Ajit Bhandari in the 61st minute, 74th minute, 80th minute and 82nd minute respectively.

Kuwait is hosting Nepal in a two-match friendly series match. Gorkhalis will play second friendly match against Kuwait on March 25.