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Ikeda appointed Thailand women’s head coach

Fri, 10 Jan, 2025

Ikeda appointed Thailand women’s head coach

Bangkok: Futoshi Ikeda has been named as Thailand women’s head coach, an appointment which takes him out of his native Japan for the first time. 

Ikeda has been tasked with the responsibility of taking Thailand to the FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027, with the Southeast Asian nation having missed out on the 2023 edition co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand.

Bangladesh retain title

Wed, 30 Oct, 2024

Bangladesh retain title

Kathmandu: Defending champions Bangladesh won the SAFF Women’s Championship 2024, beating hosts Nepal 2-1 in the final played at the Dasharath Stadium Kathmandu on Wednesday.

The win saw Bangladesh lifting the title for a second time while it was Nepal's sixth runners-up finish.

Shin takes over as Korea Republic women’s head coach

Fri, 11 Oct, 2024

Shin takes over as Korea Republic women’s head coach

Seoul: Korea Football Association has announced the appointment of Shin Sang-woo as the head coach of the women’s national team.

Shin takes over from Colin Bell, who stepped down in June. 

Milicic has plans for China PR

Fri, 24 May, 2024

Milicic has plans for China PR

Xianghe: Ante Milicic said his first order of business as the China PR women's national team head coach is to get to know his players.

The Australian, announced as head coach of the nine-time AFC Women's Asian Cup™ champions on May 11, said he will also focus on revamping China PR's style of play.

Australia and Uzbekistan confirmed as 2026 and 2029 AFC Women’s Asian Cup™ hosts

Wed, 15 May, 2024

Australia and Uzbekistan confirmed as 2026 and 2029 AFC Women’s Asian Cup™ hosts

Bangkok: Australia and Uzbekistan have been confirmed as the hosts of the 2026 and 2029 editions of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup™ respectively after the AFC Executive Committee today ratified the AFC Women’s Football Committee’s recommendations at its third meeting held in Bangkok, Thailand, on the eve of the 34th AFC Congress.

In congratulating both MAs, AFC President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa said: “On behalf of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), I would like to thank the other three initial bidders for the 2026 edition – Jordan, Saudi Arabia and Uzbekistan – for submitting their interests and I offer our sincere congratulations to Football Australia and the Uzbekistan Football Association on being confirmed as hosts of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup™ in 2026 and 2029 respectively.

Korea Republic's Phair destined to create more history

Sun, 17 Mar, 2024

Korea Republic's Phair destined to create more history

Los Angeles: Casey Phair made history last year when she became the youngest player ever to appear at the FIFA Women’s World Cup. Now, as the 16-year-old Korea Republic forward embarks on the next step in her career with Angel City FC in the United States, she talks to the-AFC.com.

Casey Phair has yet to turn 17 but she already knows what it is like to live her life in the glare of an intense media spotlight.
 
In July last year, aged 16 years and 26 days, the United States-raised striker broke Nigerian Ifeanyi Chiejine’s record to become the youngest player to feature at the FIFA Women’s World Cup when she appeared in Korea Republic’s 2-0 loss against Colombia.

Saudi Arabia well on course to achieve target, says Cortes

Sat, 16 Mar, 2024

Saudi Arabia well on course to achieve target, says Cortes

Kuala Lumpur: In December, Spaniard Lluis Cortes was handed the task of turning Saudi Arabia’s national team inside a side capable of qualifying for the leading tournaments in women’s football. The 2021 UEFA Women’s Coach of the Year tells the-AFC.com about the path that lies ahead.

January 12, 2018 was a significant milestone in the growth of football in Saudi Arabia; on that date women were – for the first time – permitted to attend domestic league matches in person, heralding the relaxation of decades of religious conservatism in the kingdom.

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.

Jordan edge Nepal in shootout to retain title

Fri, 01 Mar, 2024

Jordan edge Nepal in shootout to retain title

Jeddah: Jordan emerged champions of the West Asian Football Federation Women's Championship 2024 with a 5-3 penalty shootout win over Nepal after the final ended 2-2 on Thursday.

It was Jordan's fourth consecutive title and sixth overall but they had to work hard to see off the challenge of a spirited Nepal side. 

Jordan, Nepal to square off for title

Wed, 28 Feb, 2024

Jordan, Nepal to square off for title

Jeddah: Jordan will take on Nepal in the final of the West Asian Football Federation Women's Championship 2024 after they won their semi-final ties in contrasting fashion on Tuesday.

Defending champions Jordan cruised 5-0 past Palestine while Nepal scored in the fourth minute of second half added time to edge Lebanon 2-1.

Nepal beat Palestine to set up Lebanon semi-final

Sun, 25 Feb, 2024

Nepal beat Palestine to set up Lebanon semi-final

Jeddah: Nepal defeated Palestine 4-0 to finish top of Group B of the West Asian Football Federation Women's Championship 2024 on Saturday.

The South Asian side completed their group stage campaign with a perfect nine points and will face Lebanon in the semi-finals on Tuesday.
 
Palestine, despite the defeat, will play defending champions Jordan in the other last four tie.

Jordan top Group A with impressive show

Sat, 24 Feb, 2024

Jordan top Group A with impressive show

Jeddah: Jordan will head into the West Asian Football Federation Women's Championship 2024 semi-finals as the firm favourites after ending their Group A campaign with a 2-0 win over Lebanon on Friday.

Guam, meanwhile, finished third in the group after a 2-0 defeat of hosts Saudi Arabia.