AFC President congratulates Australia/New Zealand on being named as 2023 hosts 

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

AFC President congratulates Australia/New Zealand on being named as 2023 hosts 

Kuala Lumpur: Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President today congratulated the historic and technically superior bid by Australia and New Zealand for winning the rights to host the FIFA Women’s World Cup in 2023.

The FIFA Council decided to award Australia/New Zealand hosting rights beating their South American rivals Colombia and Shaikh Salman declared it – "a great day for women’s football and another show of faith in Asia’s outstanding ability to host global events."

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Australia and New Zealand to host 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Australia and New Zealand to host 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup

Zurich: The world’s biggest women’s football event will return to Asia, after Australia and New Zealand were confirmed as the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup co-hosts on Thursday.

The FIFA Council selected the historic joint bid ahead of an application from Colombia by a margin of 22 votes to 13, meaning an AFC Member Association will host the tournament for the first time since 2007.

The Asian Football Quiz - Who am I?

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

The Asian Football Quiz - Who am I?

Kuala Lumpur: Think you know everything about the Asian game from Jordan to Japan and from Beirut to Brisbane? Take on the Asian Football Quiz!

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The Asian Football Quiz: Round 1, Round 2, Round 3, Round 4, Round 5, Round 6, Round 7, Round 8, Round 9, Round 10, Round 11, Round 12, Round 13

Asian Icons: Ahmed Radhi (Iraq)

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Asian Icons: Ahmed Radhi (Iraq)

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian football family woke up on Sunday to the sad news of the passing away of Iraqi football legend Ahmed Radhi at the age of 56 after a short battle with COVID-19.

With a goal scoring record few strikers anywhere in Asia can match, Ahmed Radhi has earned his place amongst the continent’s elite in this latest edition of the-AFC.com’s ‘Asian Icons’ series.

5 of the Best: Volleys

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

5 of the Best: Volleys

Kuala Lumpur: There's nothing quite like seeing a sweetly struck volley fly into the back of the net, and this week the-AFC.com shines the '5 of the Best' spotlight on these aesthetically pleasing goals. 

We've previously looked at free-kicks, long-range efforts, solo brilliance and acrobatic stunners, and our latest compilation will not disappoint. So here's five volleys to recall some of the best and most dramatic 'no bounce' strikes the AFC Cup has seen.

Don't forget to vote for your favourite at the bottom of the article!

Updated Match Schedule for India 2021 released

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Updated Match Schedule for India 2021 released

New Delhi: The updated match schedule for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup India 2021, which is scheduled to take place from February 17 to March 7 next year, has been released.

Ahmedabad, Bhubaneswar, Guwahati, Kolkata and Navi Mumbai have already been confirmed as the five host cities for the tournament and will host the 32 matches involving sixteen teams.

Korea Republic's Ji determined to realise Olympic dream

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Korea Republic's Ji determined to realise Olympic dream

Seoul: Korea Republic have represented Asia at the FIFA Women's World Cup on three occasions but their international prominence has yet to extend to the Women's Olympic Football Tournament. 

The Taegeuk Ladies have tried and failed on six occasions to win their way to an Olympic Games, and current superstar Ji So-yun is desperate to end that barren run.