3rd AFC Internship Programme concludes successfully

Fri, 14 Jul, 2023

3rd AFC Internship Programme concludes successfully

Kuala Lumpur: The third edition of the AFC Internship Programme drew to an end when the four enrolled candidates shared their final presentations earlier today at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur. 

The three-month long programme is one of the many initiatives launched by the AFC which aim to train future leaders of Asian football.

Morale boosting wins for Australia, Japan; Spain too strong for Vietnam

Fri, 14 Jul, 2023

Morale boosting wins for Australia, Japan; Spain too strong for Vietnam

Melbourne: Manchester City striker Mary Fowler scored the only goal as Australia warmed up for the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 by beating fifth-ranked France 1-0 in an international friendly on Friday in front of more than 50,000 fans.

Japan also scored an impressive 5-0 win over Panama while Vietnam succumbed 9-0 to Spain.

Asia at the #FIFAWWC in Numbers

Fri, 14 Jul, 2023

Asia at the #FIFAWWC in Numbers

Kuala Lumpur: The ninth edition of the FIFA Women’s World Cup is almost upon us as 32 nations from the six Confederations across the globe descend upon Australia and New Zealand for the biggest tournament yet. 

A record six Asian Football Confederation members are among the line-up as the continent’s finest teams look to continue their impressive showings at the global showpiece over the years. 
 
With the big kick-off on July 20 just around the corner, the-AFC.com highlights some of the standout stats and facts about Asia's representatives at the festival of football. 

Know Your Group E Teams

Thu, 13 Jul, 2023

Know Your Group E Teams

Auckland: As the countdown to the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 gathers pace, excitement is building. 

We continue our look at the 32-team cast, with the focus on Group E with Asia to be represented by debutants Vietnam. 

Stajcic confident Philippines ready for history-making challenge

Thu, 13 Jul, 2023

Stajcic confident Philippines ready for history-making challenge

Sydney: The Philippines will be appearing at their first FIFA Women’s World Cup later this month after qualifying for Australia and New Zealand 2023 with a run to the semi-finals of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022™. 

Head coach Alen Stajcic talked to the-AFC.com about his team’s preparations and their hopes for the tournament.

New signings boost Kitchee squad

Thu, 13 Jul, 2023

New signings boost Kitchee squad

Hong Kong: Premier League champions Kitchee announced three new foreign signings on Wednesday, including former Nigeria international midfielder Ogenyi Onazi, as the Alex Chu-coached club gears up for the group stage of the 2023/24 AFC Champions League™.

Brazil-born striker Juninho and former North Macedonia international defender Aleksandar Damcevski have also joined the club, who won the Hong Kong FA Cup and Senior Shield last season.