Thirty-five players have been finalized for the preliminary squad of the U-16 national women's team, the FA said on Friday.

The team will take part in the SAFF U-16 Women's Championship in Nepal from March 1-10.

Head coach Chakra Tamang, following multiple rounds of selection finalized his preliminary squad of the Championship.

Players selection was held in district, province and central level.

Preliminary squad

Goalkeepers: Jharna Dumrakoti, Laxmi Oli, Sunita shyangtan, Juna tamang, Yosoda shahi

Defenders: Sudha Pulamu, Dilisha Karki, Anshu BK, Salina Loba (Sabina Lowa), Mina Chand, Unisha Thing, Aliza BK, Dikshya Rayamajhi, Sony Majhi, Sunita Lama, Rejina Lama, Aarkriti Rai

Midfielders: Dikti Kumari Shyangtan, Babtika Karki, Rabina BK, Bhumika Budhathoki, Aayusha Reule (Ansu Reula), Ritika Karki, Ayusha Gurung, Ganchhyu Dolma-Lo (Gyanshu Dolma Lo), Laxmi Maya Bal, Ashika Karki, Karina Ghale, Min Maya Shrestha

Forwards: Puja Giri, Anu Bhusal, Yam Kumari BK, Anita Rana Magar, Sabina Tamang, Purnima Tharu