Shillong, October 23 : The women’s football teams of Nepal and IR Iran are all set to face off on Friday in the Women’s Tri-Nation International Tournament at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Polo Ground, Shillong.
Speaking at the pre-match press conference, Nepal head coach Nabin Neupane said his team is well-prepared and determined to secure all three points. Neupane, who has visited Shillong before, acknowledged that both India and Iran are strong opponents but expressed confidence in his team’s readiness to give their best performance over the full 90 minutes.
On the other hand, IR Iran head coach Marziyeh Jafaribaravati praised the Nepal team, describing them as a strong side, and said the upcoming clash would be an exciting contest.
She added that her squad has been working to correct its shortcomings and is fully focused on delivering a strong performance.
Soon after the Press Conference the Director of Sports and Youth Affairs, DD Shira, formally unveiled the tournament trophy at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. The ceremony was attended by the coaches and captains of all three participating teams, along with officials of the Meghalaya Football Association.
