Spotlight on #AWCL Finals at AFC Women’s Football Online Session

Wed, 11 Jun, 2025

Spotlight on #AWCL Finals at AFC Women’s Football Online Session

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Women’s Football Online Session successfully concluded on Tuesday, further highlighting the Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s commitment to developing the women’s game in Asia.

The session, held virtually, was chaired by AFC Technical Director Andy Roxburgh and attended by more than 90 representatives from 41 Member Associations (MAs).

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AFC WAP visit boosts women’s football development in Kyrgyz Republic

Fri, 11 Apr, 2025

AFC WAP visit boosts women’s football development in Kyrgyz Republic

Bishkek: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) further underlined its commitment to advancing women’s football across Asia when it conducted a visit to Bishkek, capital city of the Kyrgyz Republic, under the AFC Women’s Assistance Programme (WAP) earlier this month.

Taking place between April 3 and 5, the visit was led by AFC Head of Women’s Football Bai Lili and focused on understanding the landscape of the women’s game in the region, strengthening ties with The Kyrgyz Football Union (KFU), and supporting the country’s growing ambition to elevate women’s football at all levels.

MAs revel in AFC Women’s Football Day celebrations 2025 – Part 1

Wed, 26 Mar, 2025

MAs revel in AFC Women’s Football Day celebrations 2025 – Part 1

Kuala Lumpur: Member Associations (MAs) across Asia observed the 11th edition of the AFC Women’s Football Day through a series of exciting and fun-filled activities.

As many as 40 MAs marked the day with a myriad of initiatives aimed at promoting and celebrating the progress of women’s football across the Continent.

It’s My Game: Park Youn-jeong’s quest to shape tomorrow’s talents

Sat, 22 Mar, 2025

It’s My Game: Park Youn-jeong’s quest to shape tomorrow’s talents

Kuala Lumpur: In the first episode of the Confederation’s “It’s My Game” campaign for 2025, the-AFC.com shines the spotlight on Park Youn-jeong, head coach of Korea Republic’s U20 women’s national team and recipient of the AFC Coach of the Year (Women) award at the AFC Annual Awards Seoul 2023.

Following her career as a centre-back for the likes of WK League sides Seoul WFC and Sejong Sportstoto, as well as Japan’s Albirex Niigata Ladies, Park turned her attention to coaching in 2011, starting with university teams before swiftly rising through the ranks to join the backroom staff of the Korea Republic U17 women’s national team in 2019.

AFC Women’s Football Day 2025 returns for 11th edition

Tue, 25 Mar, 2025

AFC Women’s Football Day 2025 returns for 11th edition

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and its Member Associations (MAs) are set to commemorate the 11th AFC Women’s Football Day with a series of activities aimed at promoting and recognising the continued progress of the women’s game in Asia.

Taking place in conjunction with International Women’s Day, the Confederation’s annual celebration is set to be observed by almost 24,000 participants from 41 MAs.