30 days to go: Excitement builds ahead of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022™

Wed, 22 Dec, 2021

30 days to go: Excitement builds ahead of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022™

Navi Mumbai: The anticipation to the AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022™ is reaching an all-time high with only 30 days to go before the tournament kicks off across three venues in Mumbai, Navi Mumbai and Pune from January 20 to February 6.

With an expanded 12 teams, an additional four from the 2018 edition, and potentially a maximum of 29 matches including play-offs expected to be played, the tournament is poised to celebrate the best of Asian women’s football. 

Local players selected as Bell ramps up Korea Republic’s India 2022 preparations

Mon, 13 Dec, 2021

Local players selected as Bell ramps up Korea Republic’s India 2022 preparations

Seoul: Korea Republic have outlined the next step of their AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022 preparation, with 23 domestic-based players called up for a training camp by head coach Colin Bell on Monday.

The late December camp, which falls outside of a FIFA international window, will be held without European-based stars Ji So-yun, Cho So-hyun and Lee Geum-min, who will remain with their respective clubs until the continental Finals begin in January.

Korea Republic have been drawn alongside Japan, Vietnam, and Myanmar in a highly competitive Group C at the Asian showpiece, with their campaign to begin against Vietnam in Pune on January 21.

Shui calls up 34 for China PR training camp ahead of India 2022

Thu, 09 Dec, 2021

Shui calls up 34 for China PR training camp ahead of India 2022

Beijing: Head coach Shui Qingxia has provided her first indication of how China PR may line up at AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022, with 34 players selected for a month-long training camp on Wednesday.

Several experienced players have been recalled for the camp, which will be held in Shanghai from December 9 to January 15, with the squad to be whittled down to a maximum of 23 players ahead of the finals.

China will begin their India 2022 campaign against Chinese Taipei on January 20, with further matches against Islamic Republic of Iran and the tournament hosts to round out their commitments in Group A.

“A milestone for Indian football” – India 2022’s impact excites legendary Oinam Bembem Devi

Sat, 04 Dec, 2021

“A milestone for Indian football” – India 2022’s impact excites legendary Oinam Bembem Devi

Delhi: One of the most decorated figures in the history of Indian women’s football, Oinam Bembem Devi will be among the millions watching on as India welcomes Asia’s best for a historic AFC Women’s Asian Cup in early 2022.

Ever since representing the Mainpur state team as a 13-year-old in 1993, there has been something remarkable about Oinam Bembem Devi.
 
Having overcome tremendous difficulties along the way, her achievements in a senior international career spanning more than 20 years made her an icon of the Indian women’s game, with her contribution recently recognised with the highly prestigious civilian honour, the Padma Shri.
 
With less than two months until India welcomes some of the world’s best players, the-AFC.com discussed women’s football’s progress in India, how the hosts might fare in the Finals, and the impact India 2022 could have on a generation of Indian girls.

AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022 - What we learned, what they said: The international window in review

Fri, 03 Dec, 2021

AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022 - What we learned, what they said: The international window in review

Kuala Lumpur: With less than 50 days until Asia’s women’s football feast gets underway, four of the tournament’s contenders have been preparing for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup action to come with keenly contested international friendlies.

In a week full of storylines, Australia broke attendance records against the world’s number one side, Japan began life under Futoshi Ikeda, while hosts India took their preparation to a new level in South America.
 
Join the-AFC.com as we make sense of the international window that was, and how each team reacted to a crucial week on the road to India 2022.

AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022: Know Your Teams

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022: Know Your Teams

Kuala Lumpur: The stage is set for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022 draw in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.

With the tournament expanded to 12 teams, the sides will be drawn into three groups for the Continental showpiece on January 20-February 6.
 
India qualified as hosts while Japan, Australia and China PR earned automatic spots based on their 2018 finishes. Eight teams advanced from the qualifiers. Join the-AFC.com as we look at the facts and stats of the 12 teams.