“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.

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Rivalries, reunions and must-win matches: Five unmissable fixtures at India 2022

Tue, 18 Jan, 2022

Rivalries, reunions and must-win matches: Five unmissable fixtures at India 2022

Mumbai: With more teams, more games and more magic, the AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022 promises to deliver like few before it. 

Expanded from eight teams to 12, this year’s opening stage will feature the continent’s biggest stars against some of its most promising emerging teams, and the stakes couldn’t be higher. 

As opening day draws ever closer, we’ve picked out five must-see matches, with rivalries, reunions, and once-in-a-lifetime opportunities all on the agenda. 

Mark down the dates, times, and venues, because you won’t want to miss a second of the action. 

Group C: Players to Watch

Mon, 17 Jan, 2022

Group C: Players to Watch

Kuala Lumpur: As the AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022 draws ever closer, we continue our build-up towards the continental showpiece by looking at key players from across each group.

Group C will pit two-time reigning champions Japan against fellow East Asian powerhouse Korea Republic as well as ASEAN duo Vietnam and Myanmar. Here’s the-AFC.com’s four players to look out for. 

Group B: Players to Watch

Sun, 16 Jan, 2022

Group B: Players to Watch

Kuala Lumpur: Excitement is growing ahead of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022 as the 12 teams target continental glory as well as qualification to the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. 

Group B pits four ASEAN teams up against each other, with 2010 winners Australia paired alongside former champions Thailand, the Philippines and Indonesia. 

Ahead of the sides’ opening matches on January 21, the-AFC.com shines the spotlight on four players to look out for.  

Group A: Players to Watch

Sat, 15 Jan, 2022

Group A: Players to Watch

Kuala Lumpur: With the 20th edition of the highly anticipated AFC Women’s Asian Cup in India kicking off on January 20, the-AFC.com looks at four stars who could shine in a competitive-looking Group A.

Returning for the first time in nearly two decades, hosts India go up against eight-time champions China PR, three-time winners Chinese Taipei and debutants Islamic Republic of Iran. Here's our quartet of players to look out for. 

“I feel proud” – Indonesia’s Muzdalifah eager to make a mark at India 2022

Sun, 16 Jan, 2022

“I feel proud” – Indonesia’s Muzdalifah eager to make a mark at India 2022

Jakarta: Hundreds of thousands in her homeland already follow her every move, now it’s the rest of Asia’s turn to meet Zahra Muzdalifah.

A standout when Indonesia secured their place at AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022 after a three-decade absence from the tournament, the talented youngster is now firmly focused on taking on the continent’s best, starting with Australia on Thursday.

On the eve of Garuda Pertiwi’s historic campaign, one the team’s brightest stars joined the-AFC.com to discuss her path to the international stage, what to expect in India and the ups and downs of being one of the most followed women’s footballers in the world.