“I feel proud” – Indonesia’s Muzdalifah eager to make a mark at India 2022

Sun, 16 Jan, 2022

“I feel proud” – Indonesia’s Muzdalifah eager to make a mark at India 2022

Jakarta: Hundreds of thousands in her homeland already follow her every move, now it’s the rest of Asia’s turn to meet Zahra Muzdalifah.

A standout when Indonesia secured their place at AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022 after a three-decade absence from the tournament, the talented youngster is now firmly focused on taking on the continent’s best, starting with Australia on Thursday.

On the eve of Garuda Pertiwi’s historic campaign, one the team’s brightest stars joined the-AFC.com to discuss her path to the international stage, what to expect in India and the ups and downs of being one of the most followed women’s footballers in the world.

www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_womens_asian_cup/video/afc_women’s_asian_cup_india_2022™_-_indonesia.html

Group A: Players to Watch

Sat, 15 Jan, 2022

Group A: Players to Watch

Kuala Lumpur: With the 20th edition of the highly anticipated AFC Women’s Asian Cup in India kicking off on January 20, the-AFC.com looks at four stars who could shine in a competitive-looking Group A.

Returning for the first time in nearly two decades, hosts India go up against eight-time champions China PR, three-time winners Chinese Taipei and debutants Islamic Republic of Iran. Here's our quartet of players to look out for. 

India 2022: Know Your Group A Teams

Thu, 13 Jan, 2022

India 2022: Know Your Group A Teams

Mumbai: The AFC Asian Cup India 2022 kicks off in just a few days with the full squads already named.

The tournament promises to be a thriller with the continent's best players set to vie for the prestigious title and places in the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup Australia/New Zealand.

Join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the Group A cast, with two former champions, a two-time runners-up and a debutant team aiming to advance to the knockout stage.

India 2022: Know Your Group B Teams

Thu, 13 Jan, 2022

India 2022: Know Your Group B Teams

Mumbai: With the AFC Women's Asian Cup India 2022 fast approaching, here's a quick look at the four Group B teams - Australia, Indonesia, Philippines and Thailand. 

It promises to be an exciting group as Australia - champions in 2010 - will aim to win the title for a second time after runners-up finishes in the last two editions.

Thailand were champions in 1983 while Philippines and Indonesia, who are making a return to the Finals for the first time since 1989, will also look to impress. 

India 2022: Know Your Group C Teams

Fri, 14 Jan, 2022

India 2022: Know Your Group C Teams

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Asian Cup India 2022 kicks off in just a few days with the full squads already named.

The tournament promises to be a thriller with the continent's best players set to vie for the title and places in the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup to be co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand.

Join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the Group C cast, with includes two-time defending champions alongside three teams aiming to win the coveted title for the first time. 

AFC Women’s Asian Cup™ History Book unveiled

Thu, 13 Jan, 2022

AFC Women’s Asian Cup™ History Book unveiled

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) today launched the first-ever AFC Women’s Asian Cup™ History Book, which details the evolution of the storied competition and its remarkable growth since the first edition was played in 1975.

With the AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022™ kicking off in less than a week, this trip down memory lane could not have been more well timed with fans now able to relive the history of the Continent’s flagship women’s national team competition and how it continues to inspire and provide an enduring platform for Asia’s future and current stars.