Newly appointed head coach Matt Ross has selected 30 players for Nepal's upcoming international friendly against Singapore and the AFC Asian Cup Qualifier match against Malaysia.

Nepal will face Singapore on March 21 in Singapore, followed by the qualifier match against Malaysia on March 25.

These will be Ross's first matches in charge, following his appointment on Sunday for a one-year term.

Initial Squad:

Goalkeepers: Kiran Kumar Limbu, Bishal Sunar, Deep Karki, Abhishek Baral, Anjal Shrestha

Defenders: Ananta Tamang, Tshering Lama, Rohit Chand, Bimal Panday, Sanish Shrestha, Randip Poudel, Sumit Shrestha, Anjan Rai, Abhishek Limbu, Aashish Gurung, Ashok Khawas

Midfielders: Laken Limbu, Rohan Karki, Mani Lama, Bharat Khawas, Arik Bista, Manish Dangi, Ayush Ghalan, Kritish Ratna Chhunju

Forwards: Gillespye Jung Karki, Anjan Bista, Samir Tamang, Dinesh Henjan, Subash Thakuri Bam, Nirajan Dhami