We always believed we could do it, says Bangladesh’s Khandaker

Thu, 03 Jul, 2025

We always believed we could do it, says Bangladesh’s Khandaker

Yangon: Bangladesh will join the elite of women’s football in Asia after achieving a historic first by reaching the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ thanks to a 2-1 win against Myanmar on Wednesday.

The 2-2 draw between Turkmenistan and Bahrain confirmed the South Asian side’s spot in the Finals with a match to spare.

Afeida Khandaker and her teammates had to dig deep in the final minutes at Thuwunna Stadium after Myanmar pulled a goal back, with the skipper drawing strength from a small but loud Bangladeshi support at the stadium.

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Kulbyte focused on Nepal

Thu, 03 Jul, 2025

Kulbyte focused on Nepal

Tashkent: Uzbekistan head coach Kotryna Kulbyte praised her team’s commanding 7-0 victory against Laos in their AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Qualifiers Group F match on Wednesday.

The result keeps Uzbekistan firmly in contention, as they sit level on points with Nepal ahead of their decisive group game on Saturday.

Nirmala relishing Thailand test after breaking goalscoring duck

Thu, 03 Jul, 2025

Nirmala relishing Thailand test after breaking goalscoring duck

Chiang Mai: Nirmala Devi was all smiles after scoring her first international goal, helping India cruise to a 5-0 win over Iraq in their AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Qualifiers Group B tie on Wednesday.

The 22-year-old defender netted India’s fourth in the 54th minute, firing home a long-range effort to mark a memorable outing in just her sixth appearance for the Blue Tigresses.

Qualifiers - MD4: Results & Reports

Thu, 03 Jul, 2025

Qualifiers - MD4: Results & Reports

Kuala Lumpur: Bangladesh created history after they booked their spot in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ with a 2-1 win over Myanmar on Wednesday.

The three points assured Bangladesh of a top spot finish in Group C irrespective of what happens in Saturday's final round of matches.
 
There is, however, all to play for in the remaining six groups that are being contested, with only the top side from each advancing to the Finals.
 
Stay updated on all the action with the-AFC.com.

Qualifiers - MD3: Results & Reports

Mon, 30 Jun, 2025

Qualifiers - MD3: Results & Reports

Kuala Lumpur: The race to book tickets to the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026™ went into overdrive on Sunday with action kicking off in six more groups.

There were huge wins, late equalisers and disappointments as matches were played in seven groups, with Group B having kicked off the action last week.

 

Only the eight groups winners - Group A will be contested in July - will advance to the Finals so stay updated on all the thrills and spills with the-AFC.com, with the action to resume on Wednesday.

Record cast set for #AWCL Preliminary Stage draw

Mon, 30 Jun, 2025

Record cast set for #AWCL Preliminary Stage draw

Kuala Lumpur: The road to glory in the AFC Women’s Champions League™ 2025/26 will be charted on July 3, 2025 (Thursday) when the draw for the Preliminary Stage takes place at 3pm at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Ahead of its second season, the groundbreaking tournament’s mission to elevate the level of women’s football on the Continent has been reaffirmed with the largest number of participating teams to date.

Matildas' defender Carpenter leaves Lyon for Chelsea

Thu, 03 Jul, 2025

Matildas' defender Carpenter leaves Lyon for Chelsea

Lyon: Australia's right-back Ellie Carpenter has left Lyon to join Chelsea, the English champions announced on Wednesday.

Carpenter, who has agreed a four-year contract, will be reunited with head coach Sonia Bompastor, who took charge of Lyon in 2021 before guiding Chelsea to a treble-winning season in her first campaign last year.

 

Carpenter moved to Lyon in 2020 and in the five years since has won two Champions Leagues, four French championships and the French Cup.

Guirassy brace keeps Dortmund on track

Wed, 02 Jul, 2025

Guirassy brace keeps Dortmund on track

Atlanta: Serhou Guirassy continued his superb form to fire Borussia Dortmund to a 2-1 win over Monterrey and into the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 quarter-finals on Monday.

The striker scored twice in the first half and Bundesliga powerhouses Dortmund then held off the Mexican side in a battling second after German Berterame's quick strike.

Former Real Madrid great Ramos had a golden chance to equalise at the end but headed wide, meaning it is Dortmund who go on to face the Spanish giants in the last eight after they beat Juventus earlier on.

Neom sign former France striker Lacazette

Wed, 02 Jul, 2025

Neom sign former France striker Lacazette

Paris: Former France forward Alexandre Lacazette has signed for Saudi club Neom after the end of his contract at Lyon, the Pro League side announced on Tuesday.

The 34-year-old joins fellow ex-Lyon player Said Benrahma at Neom, who were promoted from the Saudi second tier last season.