KATHMANDU, Feb 2: Nepali women's football star Sabitra Bhandari (Samba) is now going to play for a French club. He has been signed by French top-division club En Avant Guingamp for the remainder of this season.
Bhandari left for France on Monday for a medical examination. After passing the medical, the club announced the contract with her.
5 things about Sabitra Bhandari
Bhandari, the top scorer for Nepal, has previously tasted European football by playing in the league for Israel's Hapoel Ranana. Although Israel is an Asian country, its clubs have been playing in the European League. Bhandari will now play in the European league.
Bhandari, who scored a record 43 goals for Nepal, is also the star forward of South Asia. While the domestic activity of women's football in Nepal is almost zero, Bhandari is playing in international leagues and has also won several titles.
