Segrt has announces starting eleven for the semi-final of the SAFF Suzuki cup 2018 against Nepal.

Surprise inclusion today is the absence of Mohamed Mujuthaz, who was with him in the press conference yesterday. In his place is Green Streets man, Mohamed Samdhooh. In place of Mohamed Arif (Bakaa) and Mohamed Irufaan(Irey) comes Victory's Hussain Nihaan(Niheart) and Hamza Mohamed(Hampu). Hampu played as a attacking center midfielder last season, he might operate there or Segrt might opt for a unfamiliar 4-4-2 formation too. We will have to see how this gamble turns out. Hassan Naiz(Dhaadhu) replaces Asadulla Abdulla(Asako), as expected Ibrahim Mahudhee replaces Ahmed Imaz(Aakko) up front. 

Biggest relief is that Ali Fasir(Sentey) returns to the lineup. Captain Akram Abdul Ghani(Aku) retains his spot as Segrt suggested in the press conference, though he has slight injury.

Less than an hour from kick off, Maldives remains hopeful against a very strong Nepal side.

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