Preview - Group B: Japan v Vietnam

Mon, 04 Mar, 2024

Preview - Group B: Japan v Vietnam

Tashkent: Defending champions Japan are optimistic of taking the three points when they face Vietnam in their AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup™ 2024 Group B opener at the JAR Stadium on Monday.

Japan won the AFC U19 Women’s Championship six times and head coach Kano Michihisa is confident of starting their Uzbekistan 2024 campaign on a positive note.

Preview - Group B: DPR Korea v China PR

Mon, 04 Mar, 2024

Preview - Group B: DPR Korea v China PR

Tashkent: China PR have lofty ambitions for the AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2024 and will be looking to start on the right foot against DPR Korea in their opening Group B match on Monday.

Head coach Wang Jun is counting on their detailed preparations to bear fruit when they take to the Do’stlik Stadium as the 2006 AFC U19 Women’s Championship champions cast their eyes on another title

Preview - Group A: Uzbekistan v Chinese Taipei

Sun, 03 Mar, 2024

Preview - Group A: Uzbekistan v Chinese Taipei

Tashkent: Uzbekistan are determined to kick off their AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2024 campaign on a winning note when they take on Chinese Taipei at JAR Stadium on Sunday.

Head coach Ilkhom Khanjariev, in expressing satisfaction with his side’s preparations, is eyeing a semi-final spot that will confirm Uzbekistan’s tickets to FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Colombia 2024.
 
The return of key players Zarina Mamatkarimov, Sevinch Kuchkorova, Zarina Norboeva and  Leyla Rustullaeva - who were all part of the Uzbekistan senior squad that played against Australia in the recent Women’s Olympic Football Tournament Paris 2024™ Asian Qualifiers Round 3 - has further boosted the squad’s morale.

Quarter-finals: Ones to Watch

Fri, 01 Mar, 2024

Quarter-finals: Ones to Watch

Kuala Lumpur: From the 40 clubs that began the journey in the group stage last September, we are now down to the final eight sides in the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 as the race to be crowned kings of the continent heats up. 

The tournament has again showcased a host of stars, with the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema and Sadio Mane still in contention to add an AFC Champions League title to the UEFA Champions League titles they have won previously, while plenty of other big-name players have also turned on the style. 
 
With the first legs of the quarter-finals set to take place between March 4-6, the-AFC.com highlights eight players who could be the difference makers for their respective sides. 

Sarah Walsh: It’s my turn to bring down barriers for young girls

Fri, 01 Mar, 2024

Sarah Walsh: It’s my turn to bring down barriers for young girls

Kuala Lumpur: With one week to go to the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Women’s Football Day 2024, the Confederation’s latest “It’s My Game” episode delves into the remarkable journey of Sarah Walsh, Head of Women’s Football at Football Australia, whose unwavering commitment to developing the women’s game reached its pinnacle with the historic success of the Matildas at the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023.

A former striker who faced multiple career-threatening injuries before the age of 18, Walsh overcame the odds to make her debut for the national team at 21 in 2004 and eventually etched her name in the history books when the Matildas emerged as champions of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup™ for the first time in 2010.

#U20WAC - Know Your Teams

Fri, 01 Mar, 2024

#U20WAC - Know Your Teams

Tashkent: The AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2024™ kicks-off on Sunday with eight teams - including four former winners of the AFC U19 Women's Championship - set to vie for the coveted title.

Besides regional glory, the top four teams will qualify for the 2024 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup in Colombia – so join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the contenders.

Jordan edge Nepal in shootout to retain title

Fri, 01 Mar, 2024

Jordan edge Nepal in shootout to retain title

Jeddah: Jordan emerged champions of the West Asian Football Federation Women's Championship 2024 with a 5-3 penalty shootout win over Nepal after the final ended 2-2 on Thursday.

It was Jordan's fourth consecutive title and sixth overall but they had to work hard to see off the challenge of a spirited Nepal side.