Preliminary Stage - Group C: APF Football Club (NEP) 0-1 FC Nasaf (UZB)

Mon, 26 Aug, 2024

Preliminary Stage - Group C: APF Football Club (NEP) 0-1 FC Nasaf (UZB)

Kota Kinabalu: Lily Niber-Lawrence’s second half strike secured PFC Nasaf of Uzbekistan a 1-0 win against Nepal’s APF Football Club in their AFC Women’s Champions League™ 2024/25 Preliminary Stage Group C tie at the Likas Stadium on Sunday.

Niber-Lawrence struck in the 49th minute to earn the three points for Nasaf, who will face Sabah FC on Saturday, while APF will be hoping to rebound when they take on the Malaysian side on Wednesday.

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Preliminary Stage - Group A: Young Elephants FC (LAO) 1-2 Abu Dhabi Country Club (UAE)

Mon, 26 Aug, 2024

Preliminary Stage - Group A: Young Elephants FC (LAO) 1-2 Abu Dhabi Country Club (UAE)

Riyadh: UAE’s Abu Dhabi Country Club defeated Young Elephants FC of Laos 2-1 in their AFC Women’s Champions League™ 2024/25 Preliminary Stage Group A tie on Sunday.

Goals either side of half-time from Eugenia Tetteh and Rekha Poudel did the job for Abu Dhabi and put them in a healthy position going into their remaining two matches in the group.

Preliminary Stage - Group D: Royal Thimphu College FC (BHU) 1-2 Bam Khatoon FC (IRN)

Mon, 26 Aug, 2024

Preliminary Stage - Group D: Royal Thimphu College FC (BHU) 1-2 Bam Khatoon FC (IRN)

Thimphu: Islamic Republic of Iran’s Bam Khatoon FC came from behind to defeat Royal Thimphu College FC of Bhutan 2-1 in their opening AFC Women’s Champions League™ 2024/25 Preliminary Stage Group D tie on Sunday.

Ritu Porna Chakma put the hosts ahead but Bam Khatoon fought back through efforts from Mona Hamoudi and Shahnaz Jafari as they boosted their hopes of progressing to the group stage.

AFC Cup™ - Greatest Goals

Fri, 23 Aug, 2024

AFC Cup™ - Greatest Goals

Kuala Lumpur: One of Asian football’s most entertaining competitions came to an end after the AFC Cup™ trophy was hoisted for the last time in May when Australia's Central Coast Mariners were crowned its final champions.

For two decades, the AFC Cup provided plenty of thrilling moments with many spectacular goals that will live long in the memory of Asian football lovers.

From bicycle kick to backheel flick and long-range screamer to brilliant solo effort, there is plenty of variety on offer as the-AFC.com rewinds the clock to 10 of the greatest goals ever witnessed in the competition’s history.

Know Your Team - Australia

Sun, 25 Aug, 2024

Know Your Team - Australia

Kuala Lumpur: Australia will head into the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup Colombia 2024 confident of impressing on the global stage.

Set to appear for a second successive edition, Australia’s minimum target will be to better the quarter-final finishes achieved in 2002 and 2004.

#U20WWC - Facts & Figures

Fri, 23 Aug, 2024

#U20WWC - Facts & Figures

Kuala Lumpur: Asia will be represented by four teams in the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Colombia 2024 - a tournament which has been a happy hunting ground for the continent's sides.

As we gear up for the August 31-September 22 tournament, the-AFC.com takes a look at some interesting facts and figures. 

Asia at the #U20WWC

Fri, 23 Aug, 2024

Asia at the #U20WWC

Kuala Lumpur: Asia's four representatives will be seeking to reach the summit at the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Colombia 2024 after having emerged champions in three of the previous 10 editions.

As Australia, DPR Korea, Japan and Korea Republic enter the final phase of their preparations for the August 31-September 22 global showpiece, the-AFC.com takes a look at how Asian teams have fared in the previous editions.

#ChallengeLeague set for take off

Thu, 22 Aug, 2024

#ChallengeLeague set for take off

Kuala Lumpur: The 18 hopefuls learnt their path to glory following the conclusion of the AFC Challenge League™ (ACGL) Group Stage Draw at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.

The 18 teams were divided into five groups - three comprising four teams from the West each and two involving three teams from the East each with the gleaming new trophy also unveiled during the draw.

Afghanistan edge Uzbekistan to emerge champions

Sun, 25 Aug, 2024

Afghanistan edge Uzbekistan to emerge champions

Dushanbe: Afghanistan lifted the 2024 CAFA U-17 Championship trophy after defeating Uzbekistan 1-0 in the final on Saturday.

Hosts Tajikistan finished third in the second edition of the tournament after a penalty shootout win against Islamic Republic of Iran.