Sima Rani Ghale Joins Croatia’s Top-Division Women’s Football Club
Nepali women’s footballer Sima Rani Ghale has joined Croatian top-division club ŽNK Split, becoming the first Nepali footballer to play in Croatia’s highest women’s league.
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KATHMANDU, AUGUST 25, 2026: Nepali women’s footballer Sima Rani Ghale has joined Croatian top-division club ŽNK Split, taking her career to one of Europe’s domestic top leagues.
Ghale will compete in Croatia’s A Division Magenta League, the country’s highest level of women’s football.
A New Milestone for Nepali Women’s Football
Ghale’s move to ŽNK Split marks a significant achievement for Nepali women’s football.
With the transfer, she becomes the first Nepali footballer to play in Croatia’s top women’s league, according to the report.
Her move also adds another chapter to the growing number of Nepali women footballers pursuing opportunities outside the country.
From Domestic Football to Croatia
Ghale began her football journey with FC Buddha and later established herself in Nepal’s domestic football scene with Sankata FC.
She has earned recognition through her performances in domestic competitions before securing the opportunity to continue her career in Europe.
Sankata FC announced her move to Croatia through its social media channels.
Competing at the Highest Level in Croatia
At ŽNK Split, Ghale will now compete against some of Croatia’s leading women's football clubs in the A Division Magenta League.
The move is expected to provide her with experience in a different football environment and a higher-level competitive platform.
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