Monday saw the announcement of the final squad list for the U-20 women's national team. Head coach Yam Prasad Gurung revealed the final squad.

The side will be captained by Preeti Rai, who has already made her name with the senior team. 

The team will compete in the 2023 SAFF U-20 Women's Championship, which will be held in Dhaka from February 3–9.  Nepal will kick their campaign off by facing hosts Bangladesh in the second match of the opening day.

India and Bhutan will open proceedings going head-to-head in the tournament's opening match. The top two teams at the end of the round-robin stage will face each other for the title.

Final squad:

Goalkeepers: Kabita BK, Sabitri Kishan, Lila Joshi

Defenders: Sabina Chaudhary, Sajani Thokar, Saru Hamal, Sunita Bhulan, Divya Yasmalai Magar, Pratikshya Chaudhary, Kumari Tamang

Midfielders: Tulasa Bohara, Kusum Khatiwada, Sarah Bajracharya, Sunkala Rai, Manmaya Damai, Preeti Rai (Captain), Anjali Machamasi, Saraswati Hamal, Deepa Shahi

Forwards: Garima Rai, Amisha Karki, Mamata Pun, Anjali Chand