The greatest show in Asian women’s football begins tomorrow

Wed, 19 Jan, 2022

The greatest show in Asian women’s football begins tomorrow

Maharashtra: When the first match between China PR and Chinese Taipei kicks off on Thursday at 3.30pm, it will mark the start of a thrilling campaign in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022™ where Asia’s leading women’s national teams go head-to-head for the coveted trophy. 

Played across three venues at the D.Y. Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, the Mumbai Football Arena and Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex in Pune, the showpiece will celebrate women’s football across the Continent and provide a platform for the current and future stars to shine. 

AFC Women's Asian Cup™: Facts & Stats

Sat, 22 Jan, 2022

AFC Women's Asian Cup™: Facts & Stats

Mumbai: The AFC Women's Asian Cup India 2022™ kicks off on Thursday in Mumbai with 12 teams in the race to lift the coveted trophy.

It promises to be a thrilling tournament featuring the continent's top teams.

Ahead of the opener between China PR and Chinese Taipei, join the-AFC.com as we take a look at some facts and stats of the continent's premier women's national team competition.

IR Iran aiming for success in AFC Women’s Asian Cup debut, says Behnaz Taherkhani

Thu, 20 Jan, 2022

IR Iran aiming for success in AFC Women’s Asian Cup debut, says Behnaz Taherkhani

Mumbai: Islamic Republic of Iran are raring to go, says Behnaz Taherkhani ahead of their AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022™ Group A opener against India on Thursday.

IR Iran captain Taherkhani revealed that the players are relishing their first ever AFC Women’s Asian Cup appearance, marking an important milestone for women’s football in the country.

“Our biggest opponent is ourselves” – Wang Shanshan targets Chinese success at India 2022

Tue, 18 Jan, 2022

“Our biggest opponent is ourselves” – Wang Shanshan targets Chinese success at India 2022

Mumbai: Eight-time champions China PR are likely to face Asia’s very best teams at the AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022, but Wang Shanshan believes their biggest challenge will come from within.

The comments came two days before Thursday's tournament opener against Chinese Taipei, where Shui Qingxia’s side will kick off their bid for a record-extending ninth Asian title.

Ashalata: There is no pressure on India to succeed

Tue, 18 Jan, 2022

Ashalata: There is no pressure on India to succeed

Mumbai: Indian captain Ashalata Devi said her team are calm ahead of their 2022 AFC Women’s Asian Cup Group A opener against Islamic Republic of Iran on Thursday.

Ashalata, who has taken over the captain’s armband from injured striker Bala Devi, insists that India are ready to shine against the Continent’s finest.

Besides Iran, India have Chinese Taipei and China PR for company in Group A with the top two teams from each of the three groups - along with the two best third placed teams - advancing to the quarter-finals.

2022 AFC Champions League: Games to Watch in the Group Stage

Tue, 18 Jan, 2022

2022 AFC Champions League: Games to Watch in the Group Stage

Kuala Lumpur: The 2022 AFC Champions League draw conducted on Monday has thrown Asian football aficionados a plethora of tasty encounters to look for across the 10 groups of the competition, with the group stage kicking off in April. 

The six key encounters highlighted by the-AFC.com feature some of the biggest names in Asian football, both on the pitch and in the dugouts, as well as a history of clashes in the competition making those games some of the most exciting to look forward to between now and the start of the group stage.