Japan remain Asia's best; Iraq make entry

Fri, 15 Mar, 2024

Japan remain Asia's best; Iraq make entry

Kuala Lumpur: Japan moved up one spot to seventh in the latest FIFA Women's World Ranking released on Thursday.

Iraq, meanwhile, made their entry on the ranking list at 172nd spot.

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Australia and Uzbekistan recommended as hosts for 2026 and 2029 editions of AFC Women’s Asian Cup™

Fri, 15 Mar, 2024

Australia and Uzbekistan recommended as hosts for 2026 and 2029 editions of AFC Women’s Asian Cup™

Tashkent: Football Australia and the Uzbekistan Football Association (UFA) have been recommended as the Host Associations of the 2026 and 2029 editions of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup™ respectively by the AFC Women’s Football Committee today at its second meeting held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. While certain formalities of the bidding process are in the midst of being finalised, the Committee has mandated the AFC Administration to confirm the award of the Hosting Rights once all requirements are met.

Held on the eve of the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2024 Final between DPR Korea and Japan, Chairperson Ms. Kanya Keomany commenced proceedings by congratulating the two finalists on their commendable campaigns whilst also applauding the UFA for their exceptional organisational capabilities over the 14-day tournament.

Preview - Final: Japan v DPR Korea

Sat, 16 Mar, 2024

Preview - Final: Japan v DPR Korea

Tashkent: DPR Korea are confident of upstaging Japan when the two sides clash in the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2024 final at the JAR Stadium on Saturday.

The two sides met six times in the AFC U19 Women’s Championship final with DPR Korea winning only once - in 2007 for their sole title. 

Preview - 3rd Place Playoff: Australia v Korea Republic

Sat, 16 Mar, 2024

Preview - 3rd Place Playoff: Australia v Korea Republic

Tashkent: Korea Republic and Australia are equally determined to finish their respective AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2024 campaigns on a high note when they meet in the third-place playoff at JAR Stadium on Saturday.

Having already met in the group stage where Australia won 2-1, Korea Republic’s Park Youn-jeong is wary of the threat the Young Matildas pose but is hopeful the East Asian side will be able to impose their style of play on the game.

Tournament expanded to 48 teams; Qatar to host 5 editions from 2025

Fri, 15 Mar, 2024

Tournament expanded to 48 teams; Qatar to host 5 editions from 2025

Zurich: The FIFA Council has confirmed that the FIFA U-17 World Cup will be expanded to 48 teams and be held annually rather than biennially, as part of the governing body’s steadfast commitment to youth football.

It was also confirmed that the next five editions of the competition, starting in 2025, will take place in Qatar.

Job done but there is still work to do, says Mariners’ Jackson

Fri, 15 Mar, 2024

Job done but there is still work to do, says Mariners’ Jackson

Bhubaneswar: Moments after Central Coast Mariners sailed into the Inter-Zone final of the AFC Cup™ 2023-24 on Thursday, head coach Mark Jackson applauded his players for “getting the job done”.

Australian champions Mariners played to a goalless draw against India’s Odisha FC, which took them through 4-0 on aggregate for a date with Kyrgyz Republic side Abdysh-Ata Kant in the Inter-Zone final next month.