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.

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Semi-final lineup confirmed

Sun, 23 Mar, 2025

Semi-final lineup confirmed

Kuala Lumpur: The semi-final cast for the inaugural AFC Women's Champions League 2024/25 was decided on Sunday with Melbourne City FC and Wuhan Jiangda Women's FC booking their spots.

The single leg semi-finals and final will be played in a centralised venue on May 21-24 with the four teams not only vying for continental glory but also for the sole ticket to the inaugural FIFA Women's Champions Cup in early 2026.

Stage set for #WAC2026 Qualifiers draw

Fri, 21 Mar, 2025

Stage set for #WAC2026 Qualifiers draw

Kuala Lumpur: Asian women’s national teams will begin their quest for continental glory when the draw ceremony of the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Qualifiers takes place on Thursday, March 27, at 3pm.

Eight tickets to the 21st edition of the Continental showpiece are up for grabs as 34 teams compete from June 23 to July 5 to join hosts Australia and the top three sides from the AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022™ — defending champions China PR, runners-up Korea Republic, and third-placed Japan.

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.

Aalia AlRasheed: My dream is to empower women in football

Fri, 18 Oct, 2024

Aalia AlRasheed: My dream is to empower women in football

Kuala Lumpur: In the latest episode of “It’s My Game,” the-AFC.com shines the spotlight on Aalia AlRasheed, Head of the Women’s Football Department at the Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) and one of the driving forces behind the rapid growth of the women’s game in the Kingdom.

Her and SAFF’s efforts have not only transformed the landscape of women’s football in Saudi Arabia, but also set the foundation for the next generation of players, coaches and officials.

Haruna Takata: We’re excited and ready for the AFC Women’s Champions League™

Fri, 26 Jul, 2024

Haruna Takata: We’re excited and ready for the AFC Women’s Champions League™

Kuala Lumpur: With the inaugural edition of the AFC Women’s Champions League™ set to kick off next month, the-AFC.com highlights the inspiring journey of Haruna Takata, Chairperson of Japan’s WE League, one of the fastest-growing leagues on the Continent.

As a key figure in the WE League, Takata has become a driving force in women's football in the island nation and has dedicated herself to elevating the women’s game both domestically and internationally.