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Reforms introduced; China PR recommended to host AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup™ in 2028 and 2030

Fri, 20 Mar, 2026

Reforms introduced; China PR recommended to host AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup™ in 2028 and 2030

Sydney: The AFC Women’s Football Committee hailed the rising standards of the women’s game across the Continent, exemplified by the delivery of the best-ever AFC Women’s Asian Cup™ in Australia, which will see the host nation face Japan for the coveted title at Stadium Australia in Sydney at 8pm (local time) on Saturday.

Chairing the Committee’s fifth meeting, Ms. Kanya Keomany also extended her wholehearted congratulations to the six Asian sides for sealing their places at the FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027 and wished tomorrow’s finalists as well as the AFC’s representatives in the FIFA Inter-Confederation Play-Off Tournament the very best of

It’s My Game at the #WAC2026: Behind the scenes with match commissioners

Tue, 17 Mar, 2026

It’s My Game at the #WAC2026: Behind the scenes with match commissioners

Sydney: While the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ continues to showcase Asia’s finest players on the pitch, another team is playing an equally vital role behind the scenes

As part of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s It’s My Game campaign, the spotlight now turns to the competition’s Match Commissioners, the team whose tireless efforts ensure every matchday is delivered to the highest standards.

It’s My Game at #WAC2026: A dive into Dong Fangyu’s stellar career

Fri, 13 Mar, 2026

It’s My Game at #WAC2026: A dive into Dong Fangyu’s stellar career

Sydney: As the Continent’s attention remains fixed on the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) shines the spotlight on China PR’s Dong Fangyu, who officiated the opening match of the competition, in the first instalment of the It’s My Game campaign this year.

As Perth Stadium geared up for a historic night that promised the highest-attended match in the history of the Continental showpiece at the time, Dong quietly added another milestone to her already impressive career.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/about_afc/technical/womens_football.html/video/its-my-game-dong-fangyu

Record-breaking 42 MAs celebrate AFC Women’s Football Day 2026

Sun, 08 Mar, 2026

Record-breaking 42 MAs celebrate AFC Women’s Football Day 2026

Kuala Lumpur: A record-breaking 42 Member Associations (MAs) will join the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) to commemorate AFC Women’s Football Day 2026 with a series of activities aimed at promoting and recognising the continued progress of the women’s game in Asia.

The 12th edition of the annual celebration comes at a particularly significant time, as the Continent celebrates its premier women’s national team competition, the AFC Women’s Asian Cup™, which is underway from March 1 to 21 in Australia.

#WAC2026: Meet the Technical Observers’ Team

Wed, 25 Feb, 2026

#WAC2026: Meet the Technical Observers’ Team

Sydney: As the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ gears up to showcase the finest female football talent on the continent, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s Technical Observers Team (TOT) will be meticulously analysing every match of the 12 participating teams.

Comprising a hand-picked group of experienced coaches, educators and analysts, the team will play a key role in identifying emerging technical and tactical trends, spotlighting rising talent and producing insights that will form the basis of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Technical Report.

Karma Dema: I want to open doors for more women in Bhutanese football

Mon, 22 Dec, 2025

Karma Dema: I want to open doors for more women in Bhutanese football

Kuala Lumpur: The latest edition of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s It’s My Game campaign follows the career of Bhutan’s Karma Dema, one of the 20 women coaches selected for the pilot edition of the landmark AFC–Japan Football Association (JFA) Pro Diploma course.

At just 32, Dema has already carved her name into Bhutanese football history when, in 2024, she took charge of newly formed Tsirang FC, becoming one of the first women to lead a men’s team in the Bhutan Premier League (BPL).

https://www.the-afc.com/en/about_afc/technical/womens_football.html/video/its-my-game-karma-dema

Honing developmental pathways for the women’s game

Wed, 10 Dec, 2025

Honing developmental pathways for the women’s game

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s commitment to enhancing women’s football on the Continent was once again underlined when it conducted the AFC Special Youth Online Session (Women) on Tuesday.

With the 2025/26 season already reaching key milestones and less than 100 days to go to the AFC Women’s Asia Cup Australia 2026, the virtual event allowed participants to reflect on the past year and utilise the learnings to strengthen developmental pathways for the future.

Shahrzad Mozafar: Leading IR Iran’s futsal dream on the global stage

Fri, 14 Nov, 2025

Shahrzad Mozafar: Leading IR Iran’s futsal dream on the global stage

Kuala Lumpur: In the latest episode of the Confederation’s It’s My Game campaign, the spotlight falls on Shahrzad Mozafar, who is set to lead the Islamic Republic of Iran women’s futsal national team at the inaugural FIFA Women’s Futsal World Cup™ Philippines 2025, taking place from November 21 to December 5.

Few names carry more weight in women’s futsal than Mozafar’s. A national icon in every sense, she famously guided IR Iran to their second Continental crown at the AFC Women’s Futsal Championship™ 2018, cementing her status as one of Asia’s most respected coaches.

Landmark AFC–JFA Women’s Pro Diploma Course concludes in Osaka

Wed, 05 Nov, 2025

Landmark AFC–JFA Women’s Pro Diploma Course concludes in Osaka

Osaka: The fourth and final module of the groundbreaking AFC–JFA Women’s Pro Diploma Course came to a close on Sunday, marking a significant milestone in the Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s efforts to boost the number of female coaches with a professional licence.

A joint initiative between the AFC and the Japan Football Association (JFA), the course was designed to raise the coaching and leadership capacities of elite female coaches across the Continent.

It’s My Game: Bernatskaia proud to inspire next generation of referees

Fri, 03 Oct, 2025

It’s My Game: Bernatskaia proud to inspire next generation of referees

Kuala Lumpur: As the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2025 kicks off in two weeks’ time, Kyrgyz Republic’s Veronika Bernatskaia takes centre stage in the latest edition of the Confederation’s It’s My Game campaign as she prepares to officiate as one of six Asian referees appointed to the competition.

Bernatskaia’s encounter with football may have started in the most conventional sense – joining her friends in school for a quick game and rising through the ranks to represent the national team eventually.

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Reforms introduced; China PR recommended to host AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup™ in 2028 and 2030

Fri, 20 Mar, 2026

Reforms introduced; China PR recommended to host AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup™ in 2028 and 2030

Sydney: The AFC Women’s Football Committee hailed the rising standards of the women’s game across the Continent, exemplified by the delivery of the best-ever AFC Women’s Asian Cup™ in Australia, which will see the host nation face Japan for the coveted title at Stadium Australia in Sydney at 8pm (local time) on Saturday.

Chairing the Committee’s fifth meeting, Ms. Kanya Keomany also extended her wholehearted congratulations to the six Asian sides for sealing their places at the FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027 and wished tomorrow’s finalists as well as the AFC’s representatives in the FIFA Inter-Confederation Play-Off Tournament the very best of

It’s My Game at the #WAC2026: Behind the scenes with match commissioners

Tue, 17 Mar, 2026

It’s My Game at the #WAC2026: Behind the scenes with match commissioners

Sydney: While the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ continues to showcase Asia’s finest players on the pitch, another team is playing an equally vital role behind the scenes

As part of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s It’s My Game campaign, the spotlight now turns to the competition’s Match Commissioners, the team whose tireless efforts ensure every matchday is delivered to the highest standards.

It’s My Game at #WAC2026: A dive into Dong Fangyu’s stellar career

Fri, 13 Mar, 2026

It’s My Game at #WAC2026: A dive into Dong Fangyu’s stellar career

Sydney: As the Continent’s attention remains fixed on the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) shines the spotlight on China PR’s Dong Fangyu, who officiated the opening match of the competition, in the first instalment of the It’s My Game campaign this year.

As Perth Stadium geared up for a historic night that promised the highest-attended match in the history of the Continental showpiece at the time, Dong quietly added another milestone to her already impressive career.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/about_afc/technical/womens_football.html/video/its-my-game-dong-fangyu

#WAC2026: Meet the Technical Observers’ Team

Wed, 25 Feb, 2026

#WAC2026: Meet the Technical Observers’ Team

Sydney: As the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ gears up to showcase the finest female football talent on the continent, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s Technical Observers Team (TOT) will be meticulously analysing every match of the 12 participating teams.

Comprising a hand-picked group of experienced coaches, educators and analysts, the team will play a key role in identifying emerging technical and tactical trends, spotlighting rising talent and producing insights that will form the basis of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Technical Report.

Karma Dema: I want to open doors for more women in Bhutanese football

Mon, 22 Dec, 2025

Karma Dema: I want to open doors for more women in Bhutanese football

Kuala Lumpur: The latest edition of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s It’s My Game campaign follows the career of Bhutan’s Karma Dema, one of the 20 women coaches selected for the pilot edition of the landmark AFC–Japan Football Association (JFA) Pro Diploma course.

At just 32, Dema has already carved her name into Bhutanese football history when, in 2024, she took charge of newly formed Tsirang FC, becoming one of the first women to lead a men’s team in the Bhutan Premier League (BPL).

Shahrzad Mozafar: Leading IR Iran’s futsal dream on the global stage

Fri, 14 Nov, 2025

Shahrzad Mozafar: Leading IR Iran’s futsal dream on the global stage

Kuala Lumpur: In the latest episode of the Confederation’s It’s My Game campaign, the spotlight falls on Shahrzad Mozafar, who is set to lead the Islamic Republic of Iran women’s futsal national team at the inaugural FIFA Women’s Futsal World Cup™ Philippines 2025, taking place from November 21 to December 5.

Few names carry more weight in women’s futsal than Mozafar’s. A national icon in every sense, she famously guided IR Iran to their second Continental crown at the AFC Women’s Futsal Championship™ 2018, cementing her status as one of Asia’s most respected coaches.

Landmark AFC–JFA Women’s Pro Diploma Course concludes in Osaka

Wed, 05 Nov, 2025

Landmark AFC–JFA Women’s Pro Diploma Course concludes in Osaka

Osaka: The fourth and final module of the groundbreaking AFC–JFA Women’s Pro Diploma Course came to a close on Sunday, marking a significant milestone in the Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s efforts to boost the number of female coaches with a professional licence.

A joint initiative between the AFC and the Japan Football Association (JFA), the course was designed to raise the coaching and leadership capacities of elite female coaches across the Continent.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/about_afc/technical/womens_football.html/video/its-my-game-veronika-bernatskaia

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).

#AWCL Finals provide backdrop for third module of AFC-JFA Pro Diploma Course

Mon, 26 May, 2025

#AWCL Finals provide backdrop for third module of AFC-JFA Pro Diploma Course

Wuhan: The third module of the AFC–JFA Pro Diploma Course concluded in Wuhan, China PR, on Sunday, marking a significant step forward in nurturing women’s coaching talent across Asia.

A collaborative initiative between the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and the Japan Football Association (JFA), the programme is designed to enhance technical expertise and cultivate leadership among elite female coaches from the Confederation’s Member Associations (MAs).

MAs revel in AFC Women’s Football Day celebrations 2025 – Part 2

Wed, 16 Apr, 2025

MAs revel in AFC Women’s Football Day celebrations 2025 – Part 2

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation’s (AFC) Member Associations (MAs) commemorated the 11th AFC Women’s Football Day with a series of informative, challenging yet fun events that showcased just how far women’s football has evolved over the years, and how it continues to rapidly progress.

Close to 40 MAs organised activities that not only honoured past achievements, but also encouraged more women and girls across the Continent to be a part of the world’s most popular game.

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It’s My Game at the #WAC2026: Behind the scenes with match commissioners

Tue, 17 Mar, 2026

It’s My Game at the #WAC2026: Behind the scenes with match commissioners

Sydney: While the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ continues to showcase Asia’s finest players on the pitch, another team is playing an equally vital role behind the scenes

As part of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s It’s My Game campaign, the spotlight now turns to the competition’s Match Commissioners, the team whose tireless efforts ensure every matchday is delivered to the highest standards.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/about_afc/technical/womens_football.html/video/its-my-game-dong-fangyu

Record-breaking 42 MAs celebrate AFC Women’s Football Day 2026

Sun, 08 Mar, 2026

Record-breaking 42 MAs celebrate AFC Women’s Football Day 2026

Kuala Lumpur: A record-breaking 42 Member Associations (MAs) will join the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) to commemorate AFC Women’s Football Day 2026 with a series of activities aimed at promoting and recognising the continued progress of the women’s game in Asia.

The 12th edition of the annual celebration comes at a particularly significant time, as the Continent celebrates its premier women’s national team competition, the AFC Women’s Asian Cup™, which is underway from March 1 to 21 in Australia.

Karma Dema: I want to open doors for more women in Bhutanese football

Mon, 22 Dec, 2025

Karma Dema: I want to open doors for more women in Bhutanese football

Kuala Lumpur: The latest edition of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s It’s My Game campaign follows the career of Bhutan’s Karma Dema, one of the 20 women coaches selected for the pilot edition of the landmark AFC–Japan Football Association (JFA) Pro Diploma course.

At just 32, Dema has already carved her name into Bhutanese football history when, in 2024, she took charge of newly formed Tsirang FC, becoming one of the first women to lead a men’s team in the Bhutan Premier League (BPL).

https://www.the-afc.com/en/about_afc/technical/womens_football.html/video/its-my-game-karma-dema

Honing developmental pathways for the women’s game

Wed, 10 Dec, 2025

Honing developmental pathways for the women’s game

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s commitment to enhancing women’s football on the Continent was once again underlined when it conducted the AFC Special Youth Online Session (Women) on Tuesday.

With the 2025/26 season already reaching key milestones and less than 100 days to go to the AFC Women’s Asia Cup Australia 2026, the virtual event allowed participants to reflect on the past year and utilise the learnings to strengthen developmental pathways for the future.

Shahrzad Mozafar: Leading IR Iran’s futsal dream on the global stage

Fri, 14 Nov, 2025

Shahrzad Mozafar: Leading IR Iran’s futsal dream on the global stage

Kuala Lumpur: In the latest episode of the Confederation’s It’s My Game campaign, the spotlight falls on Shahrzad Mozafar, who is set to lead the Islamic Republic of Iran women’s futsal national team at the inaugural FIFA Women’s Futsal World Cup™ Philippines 2025, taking place from November 21 to December 5.

Few names carry more weight in women’s futsal than Mozafar’s. A national icon in every sense, she famously guided IR Iran to their second Continental crown at the AFC Women’s Futsal Championship™ 2018, cementing her status as one of Asia’s most respected coaches.

It’s My Game: Bernatskaia proud to inspire next generation of referees

Fri, 03 Oct, 2025

It’s My Game: Bernatskaia proud to inspire next generation of referees

Kuala Lumpur: As the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2025 kicks off in two weeks’ time, Kyrgyz Republic’s Veronika Bernatskaia takes centre stage in the latest edition of the Confederation’s It’s My Game campaign as she prepares to officiate as one of six Asian referees appointed to the competition.

Bernatskaia’s encounter with football may have started in the most conventional sense – joining her friends in school for a quick game and rising through the ranks to represent the national team eventually.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/about_afc/technical/womens_football.html/video/its-my-game-veronika-bernatskaia

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).

https://www.the-afc.com/en/about_afc/technical/womens_football.html/photo/afc-women’s-football-day-2025

https://www.the-afc.com/en/about_afc/technical/womens_football.html/photo/afc-womens-football-day-2025-dpr-korea

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Celebrating women's football