Saudi Arabia well on course to achieve target, says Cortes

Sat, 16 Mar, 2024

Saudi Arabia well on course to achieve target, says Cortes

Kuala Lumpur: In December, Spaniard Lluis Cortes was handed the task of turning Saudi Arabia’s national team inside a side capable of qualifying for the leading tournaments in women’s football. The 2021 UEFA Women’s Coach of the Year tells the-AFC.com about the path that lies ahead.

January 12, 2018 was a significant milestone in the growth of football in Saudi Arabia; on that date women were – for the first time – permitted to attend domestic league matches in person, heralding the relaxation of decades of religious conservatism in the kingdom.

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Quarter-finals: 2nd Leg in Numbers

Fri, 15 Mar, 2024

Quarter-finals: 2nd Leg in Numbers

Kuala Lumpur: Just four teams remain in the hunt for the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 title after the semi-finalists were confirmed over the past week. 

Former winners Al Ain FC, Al Hilal SFC and Ulsan Hyundai FC – who have collectively won a quarter of the 20 AFC Champions League editions since the tournament was launched in 2002-03 – will be joined by semi-final debutants Yokohama F. Marinos in the final four. 
 
As the continental competition now takes a month-long break before resuming in mid-April, the-AFC.com looks back at the numbers that stood out in the second legs of the quarter-finals. 

Japan remain Asia's best; Iraq make entry

Fri, 15 Mar, 2024

Japan remain Asia's best; Iraq make entry

Kuala Lumpur: Japan moved up one spot to seventh in the latest FIFA Women's World Ranking released on Thursday.

Iraq, meanwhile, made their entry on the ranking list at 172nd spot.

Australia and Uzbekistan recommended as hosts for 2026 and 2029 editions of AFC Women’s Asian Cup™

Fri, 15 Mar, 2024

Australia and Uzbekistan recommended as hosts for 2026 and 2029 editions of AFC Women’s Asian Cup™

Tashkent: Football Australia and the Uzbekistan Football Association (UFA) have been recommended as the Host Associations of the 2026 and 2029 editions of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup™ respectively by the AFC Women’s Football Committee today at its second meeting held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. While certain formalities of the bidding process are in the midst of being finalised, the Committee has mandated the AFC Administration to confirm the award of the Hosting Rights once all requirements are met.

Held on the eve of the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2024 Final between DPR Korea and Japan, Chairperson Ms. Kanya Keomany commenced proceedings by congratulating the two finalists on their commendable campaigns whilst also applauding the UFA for their exceptional organisational capabilities over the 14-day tournament.

Tournament expanded to 48 teams; Qatar to host 5 editions from 2025

Fri, 15 Mar, 2024

Tournament expanded to 48 teams; Qatar to host 5 editions from 2025

Zurich: The FIFA Council has confirmed that the FIFA U-17 World Cup will be expanded to 48 teams and be held annually rather than biennially, as part of the governing body’s steadfast commitment to youth football.

It was also confirmed that the next five editions of the competition, starting in 2025, will take place in Qatar.