Preview - Final: Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies (JPN) v Hyundai Steel Red Angels Women's FC (KOR)

Thu, 09 May, 2024

Preview - Final: Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies (JPN) v Hyundai Steel Red Angels Women's FC (KOR)

Saitama: Japan’s Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies and Hyundai Steel Red Angels Women’s FC of Korea Republic will battle it out in the final of the AFC Women's Club Championship™ at Urawa Komaba Stadium on Friday.

With the competition set to make way for the AFC Women’s Champions League™ from the 2024/25 season, both teams will be aiming to etch their name in the history books by lifting the trophy.

Al Ain in the #ACL

Wed, 08 May, 2024

Al Ain in the #ACL

Riyadh: The United Arab Emirates’ most successful club, Al Ain, return to the AFC Champions League™ final for the fourth time in their history, facing the challenge of Japan’s Yokohama F. Marinos in the 2023/24 edition.

Among West Asian clubs, only two (Al Hilal and Al Sadd) have played in the AFC Champions League more than Al Ain, and only Al Hilal have contested the knockout stages of the competition more times than the Emirati powerhouse. Ahead of the first leg of the final, the-AFC.com revisits Al Ain’s journey in the continental competition over the past two decades.

Yokohama F. Marinos in the #ACL

Mon, 06 May, 2024

Yokohama F. Marinos in the #ACL

Kuala Lumpur: Yokohama F. Marinos will become the fourth Japanese side to feature in the AFC Champions League™ final when they take on Al Ain FC in the main event of the 2023/24 edition.

Three-time winners Urawa Red Diamonds, along with Gamba Osaka and Kashima Antlers – who have won the title once apiece – have all lifted the trophy meaning Yokohama will also become the fourth J1 League side to be crowned champions should they overcome their Emirati opponents.
 
With the first leg of the final to take place at Yokohama International Stadium on Saturday, the-AFC.com looks back at the Marinos’ history in the continent’s premier club competition.

Weary Indonesian players a concern for Shin ahead of Guinea playoff

Wed, 08 May, 2024

Weary Indonesian players a concern for Shin ahead of Guinea playoff

Paris: Indonesia's focus has been on recovery and rehabilitation ahead of their Olympic Playoff against Guinea on Thursday.

Shin Tae-yong's squad arrived in Paris on Sunday and the head coach admitted it will be a challenge to get his players ready for Indonesia's final tilt at Paris Olympics qualification.

Preview - Group A: Korea Republic v Indonesia

Thu, 23 May, 2024

Preview - Group A: Korea Republic v Indonesia

Bali: Korea Republic will be looking to get their AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup™ Indonesia 2024 campaign back on the road when they face Indonesia at the Capt. I Wayan Dipta Stadium on Thursday.

Having suffered a 7-0 reverse at the hands of DPR Korea in their opening match, head coach Kim Eun-jung knows that her side can ill afford to drop any more points if they are to reach the knockout stage.

My dream is to play for Barcelona, says Japan’s Miharu

Wed, 08 May, 2024

My dream is to play for Barcelona, says Japan’s Miharu

Bali: Captain Shinjo Miharu cut a commanding figure in Japan’s 4-0 win over Thailand in Group B of the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup™ Indonesia 2024 on Tuesday, with her calm play and precision passing in the high-octane tie being rewarded with Player of the Match honours. 

The 17-year-old, who head coach Sadayoshi Shirai calls “our best player”, not only led her team to their opening win but also scored Japan’s first goal via a swerving shot from inside the box that left Thai keeper Atima Boonprakanpai helpless.

China PR’s Li wants goals to match performance

Tue, 07 May, 2024

China PR’s Li wants goals to match performance

Bali: Li Yuhan produced an eye-catching performance for China PR as they asserted themselves as early contenders for a place in the semi-finals of the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup™ Indonesia 2024.

Li was a constant menace to Australia’s defence in a 3-0 win for the Chinese at Bali United Training Center in their Group B opener on Tuesday.

Vote for your best goal of #AFCU23

Sun, 05 May, 2024

Vote for your best goal of #AFCU23

Kuala Lumpur:  With the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ having come to a close following Friday’s final, we reflect on some of the best goals from the tournament and ask you, the fans, to select your favourite. 

Long-range screamers, magnificent solo efforts, stunning free-kicks and superb team moves, the sixth edition of one the continent’s premier youth competitions saw goals from all angles and distances to delight lovers of Asian football across the globe.