Pakistan put on a sizzling show

Fri, 10 Apr, 2026

Pakistan put on a sizzling show

Abijan: Pakistan kicked off the first matchday of the women's FIFA Series 2026 in style with a comprehensive 8-0 victory over Turks and Caicos Islands at the Stade Alassane Ouattara in Abidjan

Pakistan will conclude their FIFA Series outing with a match against Mauritania on Sunday.

#U20WAC - Vote for your best goal of the Group Stage

Fri, 10 Apr, 2026

#U20WAC - Vote for your best goal of the Group Stage

Pathum Thani: The group stage of the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ delivered a host of stunning goals, with the continent’s rising stars showcasing their quality across the 18 matches.

From long-range screamers to composed finishes and moments of individual brilliance, the-AFC.com highlights some of the standout strikes and invites you - the fans - to vote for your favourite.

Pak leading DPR Korea by example

Thu, 09 Apr, 2026

Pak leading DPR Korea by example

Pathum Thani: DPR Korea’s Pak Ok I’s game revolves around teamwork and cooperation - aspects that have propelled her to the forefront of the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026™.

The DPR Korea captain steadily led her teammates to one-sided wins against Jordan (8-0), Uzbekistan (6-0) and Korea Republic (5-0) in Group B and in the process, emerged as the group stage’s top scorer with six goals.

Turgunova’s journey fuelled by big dreams for Uzbekistan

Thu, 09 Apr, 2026

Turgunova’s journey fuelled by big dreams for Uzbekistan

Pathum Thani: On a historic night for Uzbekistan football, Oydinoy Turgunova delivered more than just goals, she told a story of belief and the power of support.

The 20-year-old forward struck twice in Uzbekistan’s 4-0 win over Jordan to send her side into the quarter-finals of the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026™, but her performance was rooted in a journey that began far from the bright lights of continental football.

Family the driving force for Australia’s Prakash

Thu, 09 Apr, 2026

Family the driving force for Australia’s Prakash

Nonthaburi: Japan conceded their first goals in the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ on Wednesday, with Australia’s Avaani Prakash scoring the first and assisting the second, even as the Young Matildas eventually lost 5-2.

Despite ending up on the wrong side of the scoreline, Prakash was pleased with the improvement in her individual game but admitted that, as a squad, there is still a lot of work to be done.

Panov credits groundwork for Uzbekistan milestone

Thu, 09 Apr, 2026

Panov credits groundwork for Uzbekistan milestone

Thammasat: Uzbekistan head coach Vladimir Panov was all smiles as he celebrated with his players after guiding the Central Asian side into the quarter-finals of the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ on Wednesday.

The 4-0 victory over Jordan in their Group B tie not only sealed a historic knockout stage berth but also underlined Uzbekistan’s growing confidence on the continental stage, with Panov crediting his players’ commitment and their preparations.