Nepal U23 vs Tajikistan U23 AFC U-23 Asian Cup: Live Stream and TV Channel Details

The AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers continue on Wednesday, September 3, with Nepal U23 facing hosts Tajikistan U23 in Group K at the Pamir Stadium, Dushanbe. Both teams aim to start strong in their pursuit of a spot at the finals in Saudi Arabia. While Nepal are chasing their maiden qualification, Tajikistan will look to capitalise on home advantage.

Nepal U-23 National Football Team vs Tajikistan U-23 National Football Team News

Nepal U23 national football team are a talented squad led by head coach Nabin Neupane, who has included four senior national team players: Aayush Ghalan, Kritish Ratna Chhunju, Sumit Shrestha, and Nirajan Dhami. The team have spent two months preparing and are eager to make a breakthrough in the tournament. For Tajikistan, coach Levan Khomeriki emphasised that his side is “seriously prepared” and motivated to secure maximum points at home. The hosts also carry momentum from solid recent performances and are considered one of the stronger teams in the group.

Recent Form

Tajikistan U23 national football team have shown a mixed but competitive run of form in their last five outings. They picked up victories against Thailand (1–0) and Laos (2–1), held Australia to a 1–1 draw, and pushed regional giants like Saudi Arabia and Iraq in narrow defeats, losing 4–2 and 4–2 respectively. This record highlights their attacking intent but also shows defensive vulnerabilities.
Nepal U23, on the other hand, come into the qualifiers with a challenging history. They have failed to qualify in all five of their previous attempts between 2013 and 2022, often struggling to score goals against stronger Asian opponents. Moreover, they did not participate in the 2023 qualifiers, meaning this campaign marks their return after missing the last edition.

Match Preview

This encounter will test Nepal’s resilience against a well-prepared Tajikistan side playing on home soil. Coach Nabin Neupane’s men are determined to silence critics and chase their first-ever Asian Cup berth, but they face an uphill task. With Tajikistan boasting better form, experience, and home support, Nepal must rely on discipline, counter-attacks, and the leadership of its senior players to stand a chance. Tajikistan enters as the clear favourite, but Nepal’s fighting spirit could make this a closer battle than expected.

How to Watch Nepal U23 vs Tajikistan U23 Live Stream & TV Channels

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Nepal U23 vs Tajikistan U23 Predicted Lineups

Here are Sportsdunia's Nepal U23 vs Tajikistan U23 predicted Lineups:

Nepal U23 National Football Team Predicted Lineup

Krishal Moktan, Bishal Nepali, Nigma Lama, Ram Thapa, Semanta Thapa, Kritish Ratna Chhunju, Sumit Shrestha, Aayush Ghalan, Abhishek Sengtang, Pujan Thapa, Nirajan Dhami

Bahrain U-23 National Football Team Predicted Lineup

Safarmad Gafforov, Sodikdzhon Kurbonov, Fakhriddin Akhtamov, Mekhrubon Gafforzoda, Rustam Kamolov, Azizbek Khaitov, Jovidon Khushvakhtov, Murodali Aknazarov, Amadoni Kamolov, Abubakr Sulaymonov, Shakhboz Khabibov

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