Successful Knee Surgery for Samba, Focused on Comeback: Captain of Nepali Women’s Football Team
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- Captain of the Nepali women’s football team, Sabitra Bhandari ‘Samba,’ underwent successful knee surgery performed by Dr. Simon and his team in Auckland, New Zealand.
- Samba informed via social media that after surgery, she will begin rehabilitation and once her condition improves, she plans to continue treatment at Aspetar Hospital in Qatar.
- Samba expressed gratitude to the Nepali communities, clubs, and management teams in Wellington and Auckland who supported her treatment.
March 23, Kathmandu — Sabitra Bhandari ‘Samba,’ captain of the Nepali women’s football team, has successfully undergone knee surgery.
Samba shared a photo on social media confirming that the surgery was successfully performed by Dr. Simon and his team in Auckland, New Zealand. Due to the unsuitable conditions in the Gulf region, she was unable to travel to Aspetar Hospital in Qatar for treatment, resulting in surgery in New Zealand.
She will now begin the rehabilitation process under the doctor’s supervision. Once her condition stabilizes, she plans to continue rehabilitation at Aspetar Hospital in Qatar.
While playing for Wellington Phoenix in the Australian A-League, Samba was injured last December after colliding with the goalkeeper, resulting in an ACL tear in her right knee.
About two months later, in February, Samba publicly expressed frustration with the All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) for not assisting her treatment and appealed for financial support. Following her appeal, Nepali fans worldwide contributed to raise funds.
After the public appeal, ANFA clarified they had already initiated necessary correspondence to support Samba’s treatment.
Samba expressed her gratitude towards the Nepali communities in Wellington and Auckland, her club, and the management team for their assistance during treatment.
She also acknowledged that the support and affection from her fans have inspired her to focus on her comeback. She stated that from now on, all her attention will be dedicated to returning to the field.
