KATHMANDU: The Four Nations International Women’s Football Tournament begins today in Kathmandu.

Two matches will be played today as part of the tournament, organized by the All Nepal Football Association (ANFA).

The first match will see Myanmar face Lebanon at 1:30 pm, followed by the second match between Nepal and Kyrgyzstan at 5:30 pm.

Kyrgyzstan is ranked 128th in the FIFA rankings, below Nepal, who holds the 25th spot.

The two teams have previously met once, during the Nadezhda Cup in Kyrgyzstan in 2019, where Nepal secured a dominant 8-2 victory.

The tournament, which features Nepal, Kyrgyzstan, Myanmar, and Lebanon, is aimed at preparing for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup and FIFA World Cup.

The competition will follow a round-robin format, with the top two teams advancing to the finals for the title.