Kathmandu, May 28 -- Nepal's women's football team is embarking on a crucial tour of Thailand, where it will play two friendlies, seen as vital warm-up matches ahead of their historic campaign in the 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup qualifiers starting June-end.

Speaking to journalists during the farewell ceremony on Tuesday, head coach Rajendra Tamang and skipper Anjila Tumbapo Subba stressed high hopes for the Asian Cup qualifiers and the opportunities it would bring on the world stage.

"If we can make it to the 2026 Asian Cup in Australia, it will be a history in itself," Tamang said. "The entry to Asia's biggest platform will also open doors for the 2027 World Cup and the LA Olympics in 2027."

However, making it to the Asian Cup will not...