Sarila Maleku: Championing women’s football in Nepal

Thu, 26 Dec, 2024

Sarila Maleku: Championing women’s football in Nepal

Kuala Lumpur: In the final edition of “It’s My Game” in 2024, the-AFC.com traces the inspiring tale of AFC Women’s Football Committee Member and All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) Executive Committee Member Sarila Maleku, a key pillar in the growing stature of women’s football in the South Asian nation.

Growing up in a football-loving community, it did not take long for her to set her sights on representing her country on the international stage. By the age of 15, her talent caught the attention of the then-national team coach, earning her a debut for Nepal in 1999 at the Continental level, where she represented the Gorkhali Chelis at the AFC Women’s Asian Cup™, then known as the AFC Women’s Championship.

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AFC Women’s Football Conference 2024 reinforces optimism for a brighter future

Thu, 14 Nov, 2024

AFC Women’s Football Conference 2024 reinforces optimism for a brighter future

Kuala Lumpur: The 3rd AFC Women’s Football Conference 2024 concluded today in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, marking an end to three days of impactful knowledge exchange dedicated to raising the standards of women’s football on the Continent.

Taking place from November 12 to 14, the conference brought together women’s national team coaches and technical staff to chart a sustainable path forward for the women’s game in Asia.

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.

Football Federation of Cambodia gains valuable insights from AFC WAP visit

Mon, 30 Sep, 2024

Football Federation of Cambodia gains valuable insights from AFC WAP visit

Phnom Penh: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s undeterred commitment towards developing women’s football on the Continent reached yet another milestone when it conducted a visit to the Cambodian capital, Phnom Penh, from July 19 to 22, 2024 under the AFC Women’s Assistance Programme (WAP).

With AFC Head of Women’s Football Bai Lili at the helm, the WAP visit witnessed several significant meetings take place with key officials of the Football Federation of Cambodia (FFC), including FFC Vice President Khiev Samet, FFC General Secretary Keo Sareth, and FFC Technical Director Shigeaki Ichikawa.

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.

AFC WAP visit to PSSI focuses on upcoming changes in women’s football

Thu, 11 Jul, 2024

AFC WAP visit to PSSI focuses on upcoming changes in women’s football

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) conducted a visit to the Football Association of Indonesia (PSSI) as part of its Women’s Assistance Programme (WAP), further underlining the Confederation’s commitment towards elevating the standards of women’s football on the Continent.

Taking place from July 4 to 6, the visit was led by AFC Head of Women’s Football Bai Lili, who held several productive discussions with PSSI General Secretary Yunus Nusi and PSSI Executive Committee member and Head of Women’s Football Committee Vivin C. Sungkono to establish a blueprint for the future of women’s football in the island nation.

Participants gain valuable insights at AFC Women’s Football Online Session 2024

Fri, 07 Jun, 2024

Participants gain valuable insights at AFC Women’s Football Online Session 2024

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s unwavering commitment towards promoting and developing women’s football was further underlined when it conducted the AFC Women's Football Online Session 2024 on Thursday.

Chaired by AFC Technical Director Andy Roxburgh, the virtual session saw technical staff from the AFC’s Member Associations (MAs) come together to exchange learnings on the recently concluded AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2024 and AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup™ Indonesia 2024, both of which returned after a hiatus of five years. 

Part 3: 10th AFC Women’s Football Day 2024 marked by joyous celebrations

Tue, 02 Apr, 2024

Part 3: 10th AFC Women’s Football Day 2024 marked by joyous celebrations

Kuala Lumpur: A series of exciting and fun-filled activities took place this March as Asia came together to commemorate the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Women’s Football Day 2024.

A record-equalling 41 Member Associations (MAs) joined the celebrations on the milestone 10th edition of the AFC Women’s Football Day, which aims to promote and honour the progress of women’s football across the Continent.
 
Join us at the-AFC.com in the third and final part of a series that highlights some of the wide-ranging initiatives that were on display, which acknowledge the hard work and remarkable achievements of women in Asian football and at the same time, seek to encourage more women and young girls to develop a life-long passion for the beautiful game.