Meet the 2022 AFC Champions League Debutants

Sun, 16 Jan, 2022

Meet the 2022 AFC Champions League Debutants

Kuala Lumpur: With four teams having qualified directly to the group stage of the 2022 AFC Champions League for the first time in their history, the-AFC.com takes a look at those debutants ahead of the draw taking place on Monday.

The latest edition of the AFC Champions League will see three new clubs from the West Zone; Saudi Arabia’s Faisaly, India’s  Mumbai City FC, and Turkmenistan’s Ahal FC, while Australia’s Melbourne City are the sole latest addition from the East Zone to an ever-growing list of participant clubs in Asia’s top competition.

Meet the 2022 AFC Cup Debutants

Sat, 15 Jan, 2022

Meet the 2022 AFC Cup Debutants

Kuala Lumpur: With five new debutants having qualified directly to the group stage of the 2022 AFC Cup, the-AFC.com takes a look at the teams aiming to make a good first impression in the competition ahead of Monday’s draw.

The official draw ceremony will commence at 16:00 hours (UTC+8) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Click HERE to view the draw live! 

Group A: Players to Watch

Sat, 15 Jan, 2022

Group A: Players to Watch

Kuala Lumpur: With the 20th edition of the highly anticipated AFC Women’s Asian Cup in India kicking off on January 20, the-AFC.com looks at four stars who could shine in a competitive-looking Group A.

Returning for the first time in nearly two decades, hosts India go up against eight-time champions China PR, three-time winners Chinese Taipei and debutants Islamic Republic of Iran. Here's our quartet of players to look out for. 

Group B: Players to Watch

Sun, 16 Jan, 2022

Group B: Players to Watch

Kuala Lumpur: Excitement is growing ahead of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022 as the 12 teams target continental glory as well as qualification to the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. 

Group B pits four ASEAN teams up against each other, with 2010 winners Australia paired alongside former champions Thailand, the Philippines and Indonesia. 

Ahead of the sides’ opening matches on January 21, the-AFC.com shines the spotlight on four players to look out for.  

India 2022: Know Your Group A Teams

Thu, 13 Jan, 2022

India 2022: Know Your Group A Teams

Mumbai: The AFC Asian Cup India 2022 kicks off in just a few days with the full squads already named.

The tournament promises to be a thriller with the continent's best players set to vie for the prestigious title and places in the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup Australia/New Zealand.

Join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the Group A cast, with two former champions, a two-time runners-up and a debutant team aiming to advance to the knockout stage.

India 2022: Know Your Group B Teams

Thu, 13 Jan, 2022

India 2022: Know Your Group B Teams

Mumbai: With the AFC Women's Asian Cup India 2022 fast approaching, here's a quick look at the four Group B teams - Australia, Indonesia, Philippines and Thailand. 

It promises to be an exciting group as Australia - champions in 2010 - will aim to win the title for a second time after runners-up finishes in the last two editions.

Thailand were champions in 1983 while Philippines and Indonesia, who are making a return to the Finals for the first time since 1989, will also look to impress. 

India 2022: Know Your Group C Teams

Fri, 14 Jan, 2022

India 2022: Know Your Group C Teams

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Asian Cup India 2022 kicks off in just a few days with the full squads already named.

The tournament promises to be a thriller with the continent's best players set to vie for the title and places in the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup to be co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand.

Join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the Group C cast, with includes two-time defending champions alongside three teams aiming to win the coveted title for the first time. 

“I feel proud” – Indonesia’s Muzdalifah eager to make a mark at India 2022

Sun, 16 Jan, 2022

“I feel proud” – Indonesia’s Muzdalifah eager to make a mark at India 2022

Jakarta: Hundreds of thousands in her homeland already follow her every move, now it’s the rest of Asia’s turn to meet Zahra Muzdalifah.

A standout when Indonesia secured their place at AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022 after a three-decade absence from the tournament, the talented youngster is now firmly focused on taking on the continent’s best, starting with Australia on Thursday.

On the eve of Garuda Pertiwi’s historic campaign, one the team’s brightest stars joined the-AFC.com to discuss her path to the international stage, what to expect in India and the ups and downs of being one of the most followed women’s footballers in the world.

Maryam Irandoost – The pioneering coach taking IR Iran’s women’s national team to new frontiers

Sun, 16 Jan, 2022

Maryam Irandoost – The pioneering coach taking IR Iran’s women’s national team to new frontiers

Kuala Lumpur: As the Islamic Republic of Iran embark on their first appearance at the AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022™, head coach Maryam Irandoost is tasked not only with succeeding on the pitch but transforming perceptions off it.

In the latest Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s immensely popular “It’s My Game” series, the woman behind IR Iran’s women’s national team explains where the game has come from and the future of women’s football in the country.