Kathmandu, Feb. 26 -- The Four Nations Cup has provided Nepal with the opportunity to compete against a stronger and higher-ranked Myanmar team in women's football-not just once, but twice. Their first encounter on Sunday ended in a draw, revealing significant defensive vulnerabilities in the Nepali squad.

While defender Geeta Rana has shown solid performances against weaker opponents, her limitations were exposed in the match against Myanmar, highlighting areas for improvement. Sabitra Bhandari 'Samba' demonstrated her ability to break through strong defences on the attacking front, initially creating a goal-scoring opportunity and later scoring herself. Such insights underscore the importance of international friendlies, with tournamen...