Bangladesh and Nepal will meet today in the SAFF Women's Championship semifinal at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Goa, India. The match, starting at 4:30 p.m. Bangladesh time, will determine who advances to the final. Bangladesh, the defending champions, are aiming for a third consecutive title after defeating Nepal in the 2022 and 2024 finals. However, a recent 3–0 loss to India has raised concerns about the team’s form and morale.

Coach Peter Butler emphasized the need for his players to recover mentally and perform at their best. He expressed confidence in his young squad and confirmed that experienced player Shiyuli Azim will play, while Afida Khandakar has been rested. Nepal, led by coach Nabin Neupane, are determined to overcome past defeats and reach the final. Neupane said his team is fully fit and focused on winning the title, though they will miss injured captain Sabitra Bhandari.

Both teams view the match as evenly balanced, with the outcome likely to depend on which side can capitalize on scoring opportunities.