Sabitra Bhandari, captain of the Nepali women’s football team, has signed a two-season contract with Wellington Phoenix in New Zealand, becoming the first Nepali to join Australia’s prestigious A-League Women.
Sabitra Bhandari, popularly known as ‘Samba’, the captain of the Nepali women’s football team, is set to play in the renowned A-League Women in Australia. She has signed a contract for two seasons with the Wellington Phoenix Football Club, based in New Zealand.
Having proven her talent internationally across countries such as France, Israel, and India, Sabitra’s move to Wellington Phoenix is considered a significant milestone for Nepali football. She set a record in India by scoring 60 goals in 24 matches and has also played in France’s top league.
With 66 goals to her name for the national team, Sabitra remains Nepal’s all-time leading scorer. She is now preparing to elevate Nepali football’s profile further as one of South Asia’s finest strikers while representing Wellington Phoenix.
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