#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.

#U20WAC glory beckons at Uzbekistan 2024

Tue, 20 Feb, 2024

#U20WAC glory beckons at Uzbekistan 2024

Kuala Lumpur: Eight teams will kick off their quest to be crowned the Continent’s best when the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2024 gets underway this weekend.

Hosted in Uzbekistan for the first time, the 11th edition will be staged in capital city Tashkent and run from March 3 to 16, 2024.

Race for the Top Scorer award

Thu, 29 Feb, 2024

Race for the Top Scorer award

Kuala Lumpur: Only eight of Asia’s top clubs remain in contention for the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 title as the continental competition enters the quarter-final stage – the first leg of which will be held between March 4 and 6. 

While the fierce battle to crown the Asian champions gathers momentum, the race to become the tournament’s top scorer is also heating up.
 
From the current leading marksman Cryzan to Aleksandar Mitrovic and Cristiano Ronaldo, join the-AFC.com as we look at eight players who could compete for the top scorer award. 

Japan’s Ikeda to focus on improvements ahead of Paris 2024

Thu, 29 Feb, 2024

Japan’s Ikeda to focus on improvements ahead of Paris 2024

Tokyo: Japan coach Futoshi Ikeda has set his sights on making further improvements when he takes his team to Paris in the summer after booking their ticket for the Olympic Games with a 2-1 victory over DPR Korea in Tokyo on Wednesday.

The Japanese claimed their slot at a sixth Olympic Games in July and August thanks to goals from Hana Takahashi and Aoba Fujino in front of a crowd of 20,777 at Japan’s National Stadium, holding on for the win despite Kim Hye Yong’s late goal for the visitors.

Australian masterclass leaves Gustavsson spoilt for choice

Thu, 29 Feb, 2024

Australian masterclass leaves Gustavsson spoilt for choice

Melbourne: Head coach Tony Gustavsson will be spoilt for choice when he selects his squad for the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament Paris 2024 after Australia cruised to 10-0 win against Uzbekistan in the second leg of their Asian Qualifiers Round 3 fixture on Wednesday.

The win meant Australia rounded out their campaign with 26 goals and five clean sheets – with latecomers to the squad Michelle Heyman and Kaitlyn Torpey among those who impressed in Tashkent and Melbourne against Uzbekistan. 
 
Despite coming into the tie with a 3-0 advantage from the first leg, the Matildas stamped their authority from the start, taking a 8-0 lead by half-time in an impressive performance.

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.