Nepal edge Bhutan with a lucky goal in SAFF Women’s opener

Gita Rana’s deflected effort gives Nepal a narrow win in Goa as the six-time runners-up struggle without injured striker Sabitra Bhandari and miss several chances against Bhutan.

One lucky goal was what gave Nepal a winning start against Bhutan at the 2026 SAFF Women’s Championship at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Goa, India, on Monday.