KTM CTY, International Friendly Match, Bangladesh Sherpa Outdoor Pvt. Ltd. 26 July,2023

FIFA International Women's Football Series 2023, held on July 13th and 16th, 2023. The two matches between Nepal and Bangladesh women's national football teams were held at the Bir Sherestha Shaheed Shipahi Mostafa Kamal Stadium in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The encounters saw brilliance, resilience, and nail-biting excitement as the teams battled it out for glory.

In the first friendly match, Bangladesh took the lead with a goal from Sabina Khatun in the 65th minute. However, Nepal's Sabitra Bhandari scored an injury-time equalizer, resulting in a thrilling 1-1 draw. The second match was equally intense, with both teams unable to break the deadlock during regulation time. The match proceeded to a penalty shootout, where Nepal's substitute goalkeeper, Anjana Rana Magar, emerged as the hero by saving two crucial penalties from Bangladesh.

Ultimately, Nepal secured a 4-2 victory in the penalty shootout, with Sabitra Bhandari, Hira Bhujel, Dipa Shahi, and Anita KC converting their kicks. Despite a valiant effort from Bangladesh, they couldn't seal the victory. The two-match series was a testament to both teams' skill, determination, and resilience. Sabitra Bhandari stood out for Nepal with her goal-scoring prowess and inspirational attitude. On the other hand, Bangladesh displayed its strength as a cohesive unit, challenging Nepal at every step.

The matches entertained football fans and showcased the potential of women's football in South Asia. The intense competition between Nepal and Bangladesh inspires young athletes to dream big and work hard to achieve their goals.

As the official sponsor for the Nepali Women’s team, KTM CTY supports both two nations and wants them to continue nurturing their football talent, the future of women's football in the region looks promising. These matches exemplified the beauty of the sport, uniting people through the shared love for football.