Nepal to host first round of Paris 2024 Olympics women's football qualifiers

KATHMANDU, Feb 26: Nepal will host the first round of the Paris 2024 Olympics women's football qualifiers.

Nepal is placed in Group-C of the tournament alongside Afghanistan and Vietnam, said the All Nepal Football Association (ANFA).

The first round of the matches will be held at Tripureshwar-based Dasharath Stadium from April 3 to April 11.  A total 26 participating teams under the first round have been divided into seven groups. Earlier as part of its preparation for the qualifiers, Nepal played two friendly matches against India.