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.

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Best FIFA Women’s Player boost for Australia’s Kerr as India 2022 nears

Tue, 11 Jan, 2022

Best FIFA Women’s Player boost for Australia’s Kerr as India 2022 nears

Kuala Lumpur: Australian captain Sam Kerr could begin her AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022 campaign with the title of the world’s best player after reaching the final shortlist for The Best FIFA Women’s Player Award.

The prolific Chelsea striker is one of three remaining contenders for the honour, which will be presented on January 17, just four days before the Matildas begin their India 2022 campaign against Indonesia in Mumbai.

Kerr will face stiff competition for the global award, with UEFA Women’s Champions League-winning FC Barcelona duo Alexia Putellas and Jennifer Hermoso completing the top three.

Putellas won France Football’s Ballon d'Or Féminin last month, finishing ahead of Hermoso and Kerr. who finished second and third respectively in the final voting. Join the-AFC.com as we recap an amazing 2021 for Kerr.

Indonesia’s Shalika Aurelia joins Roma ahead of AFC Women's Asian Cup challenge

Tue, 11 Jan, 2022

Indonesia’s Shalika Aurelia joins Roma ahead of AFC Women's Asian Cup challenge

Rome: Indonesian’s Shalika Aurelia Viandrisa has completed a history-making transfer on the eve of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup, joining Italy’s Roma in a move announced on Monday.

The deal is set to make the 18-year-old the first Indonesian woman to play professionally in Europe, with the defender to link up with the Serie B side following the continental Finals, which begin on January 20.

10 Days to Go: India is ready for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022™

Mon, 10 Jan, 2022

10 Days to Go: India is ready for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022™

The AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022™ Local Organising Committee (LOC) has expressed its readiness to stage Asia’s marquee women’s national team competition that kicks off in 10 days. 

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) President and LOC Chairman Praful Patel shared the tournament’s preparations leading up to the first match day on January 20, 2022. 

Largest cast of match officials set for AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022™

Wed, 05 Jan, 2022

Largest cast of match officials set for AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022™

Kuala Lumpur: The biggest-ever cast of talented and experienced women match officials have been assigned to the AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022™ that will take place from January 20 to February 6. 

With the expansion of the showpiece to 12 teams, a total of 32 match officials, comprising 16 referees and assistant referees from 15 Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Member Associations, will take charge in potentially a maximum of 29 matches including the play-offs.

The time is now for Korea Republic, says iconic Ji So-yun

Tue, 04 Jan, 2022

The time is now for Korea Republic, says iconic Ji So-yun

Namhae: Ji So-yun has won all but a few accolades in her glittering career, but the Korea Republic star knows the AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022 is a rare opportunity to capture an elusive international title,

In the history of Asian football, few players in either women's or men's football can point to a more impressive list of achievements than Ji.
 
A senior international debutant, and goal scorer, at the age of just 15, the Seoul-born superstar has gone on to represent her country 131 times, scoring a national record 59 goals, but that tells only a portion of the story.