Xtreme Energy Drink has pledged financial assistance of Rs500,000 for the treatment of national women’s football team captain Sabitra Bhandari.

Bhandari, widely known as Samba and Nepal’s all-time leading goal scorer, recently appealed for financial assistance after rupturing the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in her right knee during a match for Wellington Phoenix in January.

She is expected to undergo a complex surgery and lengthy rehabilitation.

In its press release on Tuesday, Xtreme Energy Drink described the contribution as a token of support to assist with her treatment and rehabilitation.

The company also expressed its best wishes for her speedy recovery and voiced confidence that she would soon regain full fitness and once again represent Nepal on the international stage.