Chatrenoor confident of IR Iran’s chances

Fri, 14 Jan, 2022

Chatrenoor confident of IR Iran’s chances

Tehran: Afsaneh Chatrenoor is confident Islamic Republic of Iran can mount a serious challenge for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022 title.

Iran etched their name in the history books when they qualified for their first ever AFC Women’s Asian Cup after defeating Jordan 4-2 on penalties in Group G of the Qualifiers last September. 

Maryam Irandoost’s side have eight-time champions China PR, three-time winners Chinese Taipei and India for company in what looks like a challenging Group A.

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.  

Five-time champion Shui Qingxia guiding China PR’s new era

Thu, 13 Jan, 2022

Five-time champion Shui Qingxia guiding China PR’s new era

Shanghai: History shows that, more than nearly anyone else, Shui Qingxia knows how to win the AFC Women’s Asian Cup.

A member of the China PR team that broke through for a historic title at their first ever continental tournament in 1986, Shui went on to lift the trophy five times in the next 11 years, never playing in a losing side at the competition, and forming part of the most dominant team in the history of the women’s game in Asia.
 
A quarter century after her last successful visit to Asia’s flagship event as a player, Shui is now tasked with steering a new generation of Chinese players as head coach. She is the first ex-player to lead China PR at a major international event, an honour that gives her a unique insight into what it means to wear the famous red shirt of the eight-time champions, and what it takes to succeed on the continent’s biggest stage.
 
Prior to the team’s arrival in India, Shui joined the-AFC.com to discuss the challenge ahead, as the Chinese class of 2022 attempts to carve their own slice of history in a tournament they once ruled.

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.

Nild eager to prove Thailand's credentials at India 2022

Wed, 12 Jan, 2022

Nild eager to prove Thailand's credentials at India 2022

Bangkok: Four years on from Thailand’s memorable run to the AFC Women’s Asian Cup semi-finals, one of the stars of their 2018 campaign has her sights set on a repeat performance at India 2022. 

As the tournament countdown clock enters single-figures, Thailand star Miranda Nild joined the-AFC.com to discuss the team's build-up to the month ahead, and how a record defeat now serves as motivation.

Squads revealed ahead of AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022 kick-off

Thu, 13 Jan, 2022

Squads revealed ahead of AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022 kick-off

Kuala Lumpur: The 12 contenders at AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022 have named the 23-strong squads they hope will steer them to glory at this month’s continental Finals.

With eight days remaining until the 20th edition of Asia’s flagship women’s football competition kicks off in Mumbai, squads featuring the continent’s biggest names, as well as stars of the future, were formally registered on Monday.