Nepal national under-23 football team, also known as Nepal under-23s or Nepal U23(s), represents Nepal in association football at national and Olympic games and is controlled by ANFA, the governing body for football in Nepal, and the Nepal Olympic Committee.
History The team serves as the feeder team for the Nepal national football team squad, accommodating players aged 23 and under. However, up to three senior players may also be selected. Besides this, there are national teams for the Under-20s, Under-17s, and Under-15s. Players who meet the eligibility criteria can participate at various levels, making it possible for one to play for the U-23s, then the senior team, and return to the U-23s again.
Home stadium
The team's home ground is the Dasarath Rangasala Stadium, a multi-purpose stadium in Tripureswor, Kathmandu, Nepal. Holding 25,000 spectators, of which 5,000 seated, it is the biggest stadium in Nepal. It is named after Dashrath Chand, one of the martyrs of Nepal.
Most recently, the stadium was used as a primary venue for the 2012 AFC Challenge Cup and the 2013 SAFF Championship, with the Halchowk Stadium hosting some of the matches as well.
Apart from sporting events, the stadium is also used as a music venue for cultural events with Bryan Adams being the most notable act that performed at the site.
Prior to the 2013 SAFF Championship in Nepal, the Dasarath Rangasala underwent heavy renovation that saw several improvements such as the expansion of seats from 20,000 to 25,000.
Recent results and fixtures
2021
2025
Coaching staff
As of 20 March 2025 PositionNameTeam manager Head coach Nabin NeupaneAssistant coach Technical Analyst Veljko SinghGoalkeeping coach Physiotherapist Team Doctor Team Official Media Manager
Current squad
The following players were called up for the 2022 AFC U-23 Asian Cup qualification on 17 October 2021.
Tournament records Olympic Games
Summer Olympic Games RecordYearResultPosition 1992Did not qualify 1996Did not enter 2000Did not qualify 2004 2008Did not enter 2012 2016Did not qualify 2020 2024 2028 To be determinedTotal0 / 6
Note Olympic football events at U-23 level came into effect during the 1992 Summer Olympics, 2002 Asian Games, and the 2004 South Asian Games. *Denotes draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks. **Red border color indicates tournament was held on home soil.
AFC U-23 Asian Cup AFC U-23 Asian Cup finals recordAFC U-23 Asian Cup qualifying recordYearResultResult 2013Did not qualify 4th (Group D)3410369−3 20165th (Group C)04004017−17 20184th (Group D)0400409−9 20204th (Group A)0300308−8 20224th (Group B)03003014−14 2024Did not enterWithdrawn 2026Did not qualifyGroup K03003212−10 2028To be determinedTo be determinedTotal 0/000000000 6/83151014847−39
Asian Games Host/YearResultPtsGPWD*LGFGAGD1966 to 1998See Nepal national team 2002 Withdrew 2006 2010 2014Round 103003013–13 2018Round 10300315–4 2022did not enterTotal 2/406006018–17
South Asian Games Host/YearResultPtsGPWD*LGFGAGDNo age bar restriction before 1999, Senior national teams only. 2004 No medal 1201101-1 2006 8522194+5 2010 No medal3310224-2 2016 94301126+6 2019 10431082+6 2025 TBDTotal -31189563117+14
Honours South Asian Games Champions (2): 2016, 2019
See also All Nepal Football Association Nepal national football team Nepal national under-17 football team Nepal national under-20 football team
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