AFC President hails Asia’s Best FIFA Football Awards nominees

After another remarkable year for Women’s football in Asia, Japan’s head coach Asako Takakura, Australia’s Alen Stajcic as well as Nadeshiko’s Saki Kumagai and Matildas’ Samantha Kerr were nominated for the Best FIFA Women's Coach and Player 2018 awards respectively.

The AFC President said: “On behalf of the Asian football family, I would like to congratulate our nominees – Asako Takakura, Alen Stajcic, Saki Kumagai and Samantha Kerr – for standing tall and proud amongst the best in world football.

“They have proven once again Asia’s position as global leaders in the women’s game and exemplify our ambitions, through our Vision and Mission, to ensure Asian players and officials shine on the world stage.

“All of Asian football stands in celebration and unity with our nominees and we wish them the very best of luck.”