Preview - Women’s MD1

Wed, 24 Jul, 2024

Preview - Women’s MD1

Kuala Lumpur: Australia and Japan will be aiming to hit the ground running when they kick start their respective Paris Olympics Women’s Football Tournament 2024 campaigns on Thursday.

Australia will face 2016 gold medalists Germany, while Japan will face reigning world champions Spain.

Iwabuchi confident of Japan, Australia’s chances

Thu, 18 Jul, 2024

Iwabuchi confident of Japan, Australia’s chances

Kuala Lumpur: Mana Iwabuchi believes that both Japan and Australia have the pedigree to finish on the podium at the Paris Olympics, provided they play their cards right.

Having played a part in helping Japan win the silver medal at London 2012, Iwabuchi knows a thing or two on what’s required to win a medal in the global showpiece.

The former Bayern Munich and Arsenal player feels Japan’s familiarity could be a crucial factor as 15 of the 18 players brought to Paris were also part of the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023.

Women’s Football - Players to Watch

Fri, 19 Jul, 2024

Women’s Football - Players to Watch

Kuala Lumpur: As the 2024 Paris Olympics approaches, anticipation is building for the thrilling displays of talent and skill that will unfold on the grand stage. 

Among the athletes set to compete, several players from Australia and Japan are expected to be in the Women's Football Tournament spotlight. 

The-AFC.com takes a look at the key players to watch from these two nations.

Australia's Gustavsson bullish despite Kerr's absence

Mon, 22 Jul, 2024

Australia's Gustavsson bullish despite Kerr's absence

Kuala Lumpur: Tony Gustavsson says Australia could compensate for the loss of talismanic captain Sam Kerr at the Olympic Games with greater tactical flexibility as his squad look to overcome the loss of the AFC Women’s Player of the Year to win the country’s first-ever football medal.

The Matildas are seeking a podium spot at the Paris Games after a fourth-place finish in Tokyo in 2021 but will go into the campaign without Kerr after the Chelsea striker injured her anterior cruciate ligament in January.

Gustavsson, however, is encouraged by his side’s performance at the FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand last year, when his team also reached the semi-finals despite missing Kerr for much of the tournament due to a calf injury.

Know the Asian Coaches - Women's Tournament

Tue, 16 Jul, 2024

Know the Asian Coaches - Women's Tournament

Kuala Lumpur: Asia's bid to win medals in the Paris Olympics Women's Football Tournament will be led by two vastly experienced head coaches.

Sweden's Tony Gustavsson will plot Australia's challenge while Futoshi Ikeda will lead Japan.

Know Your Team: Japan

Thu, 11 Jul, 2024

Know Your Team: Japan

Kuala Lumpur: Japan will head to the Paris Olympics confident of a better outcome after suffering heartbreak on home soil in the previous edition.

The Nadeshiko, despite home ground advantage, failed to win a medal at the 2020 Games but a strong showing in last year's FIFA Women's World Cup indicates their Paris 2024 Group C opponents will have to tread warily against the East Asian side.

Know Your Team: Australia

Wed, 10 Jul, 2024

Know Your Team: Australia

Kuala Lumpur: Australia will head to the Paris Olympics Women's Football Tournament confident of ending their wait for a medal.

Having sealed qualification after cruising past Uzbekistan in their playoff, Australia will face four-time gold medallists the United States, 2016 champions Germany and Zambia in Group B.

The top two sides from each of the three groups and the two best third-placed teams will advance to the quarter-finals.

Women's Football - The Groups

Tue, 09 Jul, 2024

Women's Football - The Groups

Kuala Lumpur: Australia and Japan will both fancy their chances of winning a medal in the 2024 Paris Olympics Women's Football Tournament after some impressive recent displays.

Japan will be aiming to add to the silver medal won at the London 2012 Games while Australia will ne determined to go one better after finishing fourth at Tokyo 2020.

With the July 25th kick-off of the women's tournament fast approaching, the-AFC.com takes a look at the three groups with the top two from each and two best third-placed sides to advance to the quarter-finals.

Asia at the Olympics - Women

Sun, 07 Jul, 2024

Asia at the Olympics - Women

Kuala Lumpur: Australia and Japan will be Asia's representatives at the Women's Olympic Football Tournament with both teams expecting to be challenging for medals.

Ahead of the 12-team tournament kicking off later this month, the-AFC.com takes a look at how Asian teams have previously fared at the Summer Games.

Korea Republic part ways with Bell

Thu, 20 Jun, 2024

Korea Republic part ways with Bell

Seoul: Korea Football Association announced on Thursday that the contract of women's head coach Colin Bell has been terminated by mutual consent.

Appointed in 2019, the 62-year-old was the first foreign coach of the Korea Republic women's side and he guided them to the AFC Women's Asian Cup India 2022 final as well as the FIFA Women's World Cup Finals last year.

Australia squad for Paris challenge named

Tue, 04 Jun, 2024

Australia squad for Paris challenge named

Sydney: Steph Catley will lead Australia's charge at the Olympics with head coach Tony Gustavsson naming an exciting 18-player squad on Tuesday for the 2024 Games which kick off next month.

The notable omission was Sam Kerr, with the Chelsea striker still recovering from a torn ACL suffered in January.