Nepal U16 is grouped with tough teams in 2020 AFC U16 championship qualifiers. They are grouped with Jordan, Kuwait, Tajikistan and Sri Lanka.

The campaign is kicking off tomorrow with Nepal taking on hosts Jordan at 7:45 PM NST.

Nepal suffered a set back before moving to Jordan as their three important players failed bone test. Skipper Pradip Lamsal also had to leave the team. He had scored four goals for Nepal in SAFF U15 championship.

Coach Sunil Shrestha said, "Jordan is very good side. We have to very cautious. Our plan is to steal a point from them".

Nepal U16 skipper Jaan Limbu said they were serious about the match.

"We have to play our best. We will give our best against Jordan", said Limbu.

Sri Lanka U16 will play aginst Kuwait in another match.

Final Squad:

Goalkeepers: Manoj Dahal, Jineyas KC, Patthunghang Nembang

Defenders: Ajay Chaudhary, Abishek Waiba, Jan Limbu, Roshan Thapa, Pragyan Maharjan, Pramish Gurung, Aamir Hamid

Midfielders: Nitesh Shrestha, Crystal Shakya, Janme Jay Dhami, Bipin Tumsing Magar, Mohit Gurung, Nirajan Malla, Anil Chaulagain, Nirajan Khatri

Forwards: Sashank Bohora, Sugam Jimee, Krishna Adhikari Yadav, Krish Sapkota, Dipesh Rai

Pic: Adarsha Dhakal/NSJF