Tue, 30 Nov, -0001
Kathmandu: The Nepal U-16 team have completed their training camp in Korea Republic and are heading for Qatar and Belgium to continue their preparations for the AFC U-16 Championship that will take place in Thailand in September.
The team arrived back home on Monday after spending two weeks in Korea Republic where they had three training matches, the last of which against their Korean U-16 counterpart which ended in a goalless draw.
Earlier, they played a 2-2 draw with Boin High School with their goals contributed by Ananta Tamang and Sanjok Rai as well as defeated Neunggok High School 1-0 with defender Dinesh Rajbanhsi scoring in their only win in their training matches.
“It was fantastic. The tour went as per our expectation,” boss Bal Gopal Maharjan was quoted as saying by goalnepal.com.
“The boys played good football and I am satisfied with them. I am sure the boys will excel in upcoming foreign camps.
“Good playing environment, (and) proper facilities will motivate the players. The confidence level of the boys is going up. After Qatar and Belgium, we will be all ready for the action in Thailand.”
Maharjan’s side will spend 10 days in their Qatar training camp.
The Colts are in Group C of the AFC U-16 Championship along with reigning champions Uzbekistan, Kuwait and DPR Korea and will kick off their campaign against the Uzbeks on September 7.
The top four nations will represent Asia at the FIFA U-17 World Cup Chile 2015.
Photo: goalnepal.com