Preview - SF: Japan v IR Iran

Wed, 14 May, 2025

Preview - SF: Japan v IR Iran

Hohhot: Head coach Takehiro Suga is confident Japan will end their winless run against Islamic Republic of Iran when they meet in the AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup™ China 2025 semi-finals on Thursday.

The two sides have historic rivalry, having met in the finals of the 2015 and 2018 editions, with Iran emerging victorious on both occasions.

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Preview - SF: China PR v Thailand

Wed, 14 May, 2025

Preview - SF: China PR v Thailand

Hohhot: The stage is set for a thrilling semi-final showdown in the AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup™ China 2025 when the hosts take on Thailand on Thursday.

Head coach of the side that reached the quarter-finals in 2018, Hu Jie has returned to lead China PR into the last four for the first time in style by winning all four matches so far in Hohhot - the only team to do so.

Futsal is my life, says IR Iran legend Tavasoli

Wed, 14 May, 2025

Futsal is my life, says IR Iran legend Tavasoli

Hohhot: With around 15 seconds left and a 2-1 lead, Islamic Republic of Iran were hanging on in their quarter-final tie against Chinese Taipei on Tuesday evening as Farzaneh Tavasoli saved a shot.

Noticing that her counterpart had pushed up and left the goal unguarded, the goalkeeper took aim and sent a precise goal-kick off the bar and over the line, ensuring defending champions Iran’s passage to the last four of the AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup™ China 2025.

It was Tavasoli’s first ever tournament goal - and one of the very few things that she had not done in a career laden with trophies and accolades.

From car wash to futsal court, Eguchi is Japan’s game changer

Tue, 13 May, 2025

From car wash to futsal court, Eguchi is Japan’s game changer

Hohhot: Just like Daniel LaRusso in the 1984 classic The Karate Kid, Japan’s Mika Eguchi spends her days doing what looks like ordinary work – washing, scrubbing, waxing. 

But unlike the Hollywood teenager, who trained under Mr. Miyagi, Eguchi’s “wax on - wax off" isn't a hidden lesson in martial arts, it’s her full-time job at a car wash – a demanding 10-hour grind she has balanced for a decade.

By night, however, the 30-year-old transforms. The overalls come off, the futsal foot boots go on and Eguchi becomes a force on the court for both Bardral Urayasu Las Bonitas and Japan.

Rising star Ke Yaoxiang fueling China PR’s dreams

Wed, 14 May, 2025

Rising star Ke Yaoxiang fueling China PR’s dreams

Hohhot: At just 17-years-old, Ke Yaoxing is fast becoming one of the standout names in China PR’s women’s futsal.

Calm on the court but driven, the high school student has been a key figure in China PR’s march into the semi-finals of the AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup™ China 2025.

Jenjira and Thailand determined to keep improving

Tue, 13 May, 2025

Jenjira and Thailand determined to keep improving

Hohhot: Heading into the AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup™ China 2025, Thailand perhaps flew under the radar as a genuine contender for the crown in the third edition.

If they were, a stunning win on the final matchday of their Group C campaign in Hohhot has definitely changed that perception.

Venue and date for AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Final Draw confirmed

Wed, 14 May, 2025

Venue and date for AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Final Draw confirmed

Sydney: The road to the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ took an exciting step forward with the date and venue for the competition’s Final Draw confirmed on Tuesday.

Set to take place on July 29, 2025, the draw for the Continental showpiece will be staged at the iconic Sydney Town Hall, fittingly, in the city where the final match of the competition will also be played.

Road to Final: Sharjah FC (UAE)

Wed, 14 May, 2025

Road to Final: Sharjah FC (UAE)

Kuala Lumpur: Sharjah FC will be aiming to win their first continental trophy with victory over Singapore's Lion City Sailors in the AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 final at the Bishan Stadium on Sunday.

As the side from the United Arab Emirates complete their final preparations, the-AFC.com takes a look at their journey to the final.

Road to Final: Lion City Sailors FC (SGP)

Wed, 14 May, 2025

Road to Final: Lion City Sailors FC (SGP)

Kuala Lumpur: Lion City Sailors FC will be aiming to create more history when they face Sharjah FC in the AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 final at the Bishan Stadium on Sunday.

The Sailors are the first side from Singapore to qualify for a major Asian final and as they prepare to lock horns with Sharjah FC of the United Arab Emirates, the-AFC.com takes a look at the club's journey to their date with destiny.