Nepal U18 skipper Jaya Gurung says morale is high in the team ahead of SAFF U18 championship 2019.

Nepal is hosting the event from Friday at Nepal APF grounds, Halchowk. It will take on Maldives in the opener.

"We have improved as a team. In fact, everybody have worked really hard in the team. We are ready to go", said Gurung, Brigade Boys Club player.

"We are the defending champions and our plan is definitely to defend the title. Most importantly, we are playing at home and the morale is high in the team", added Gurung.

The match will kick off at 3 PM.