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, according to the All Nepal Football Association (ANFA). 

The first round of the matches will be held at Tripureshwor-based Dasharath Stadium on April 3-11. 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.