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. 

India 2022: Know Your Group A Teams

Thu, 13 Jan, 2022

India 2022: Know Your Group A Teams

Mumbai: The AFC Asian Cup India 2022 kicks off in just a few days with the full squads already named.

The tournament promises to be a thriller with the continent's best players set to vie for the prestigious title and places in the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup Australia/New Zealand.

Join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the Group A cast, with two former champions, a two-time runners-up and a debutant team aiming to advance to the knockout stage.

India 2022: Know Your Group B Teams

Thu, 13 Jan, 2022

India 2022: Know Your Group B Teams

Mumbai: With the AFC Women's Asian Cup India 2022 fast approaching, here's a quick look at the four Group B teams - Australia, Indonesia, Philippines and Thailand. 

It promises to be an exciting group as Australia - champions in 2010 - will aim to win the title for a second time after runners-up finishes in the last two editions.

Thailand were champions in 1983 while Philippines and Indonesia, who are making a return to the Finals for the first time since 1989, will also look to impress. 

India 2022: Know Your Group C Teams

Fri, 14 Jan, 2022

India 2022: Know Your Group C Teams

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Asian Cup India 2022 kicks off in just a few days with the full squads already named.

The tournament promises to be a thriller with the continent's best players set to vie for the title and places in the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup to be co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand.

Join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the Group C cast, with includes two-time defending champions alongside three teams aiming to win the coveted title for the first time. 

AFC Women’s Asian Cup™ History Book unveiled

Thu, 13 Jan, 2022

AFC Women’s Asian Cup™ History Book unveiled

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) today launched the first-ever AFC Women’s Asian Cup™ History Book, which details the evolution of the storied competition and its remarkable growth since the first edition was played in 1975.

With the AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022™ kicking off in less than a week, this trip down memory lane could not have been more well timed with fans now able to relive the history of the Continent’s flagship women’s national team competition and how it continues to inspire and provide an enduring platform for Asia’s future and current stars.  

Chatrenoor confident of IR Iran’s chances

Fri, 14 Jan, 2022

Chatrenoor confident of IR Iran’s chances

Tehran: Afsaneh Chatrenoor is confident Islamic Republic of Iran can mount a serious challenge for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022 title.

Iran etched their name in the history books when they qualified for their first ever AFC Women’s Asian Cup after defeating Jordan 4-2 on penalties in Group G of the Qualifiers last September. 

Maryam Irandoost’s side have eight-time champions China PR, three-time winners Chinese Taipei and India for company in what looks like a challenging Group A.

Five-time champion Shui Qingxia guiding China PR’s new era

Thu, 13 Jan, 2022

Five-time champion Shui Qingxia guiding China PR’s new era

Shanghai: History shows that, more than nearly anyone else, Shui Qingxia knows how to win the AFC Women’s Asian Cup.

A member of the China PR team that broke through for a historic title at their first ever continental tournament in 1986, Shui went on to lift the trophy five times in the next 11 years, never playing in a losing side at the competition, and forming part of the most dominant team in the history of the women’s game in Asia.
 
A quarter century after her last successful visit to Asia’s flagship event as a player, Shui is now tasked with steering a new generation of Chinese players as head coach. She is the first ex-player to lead China PR at a major international event, an honour that gives her a unique insight into what it means to wear the famous red shirt of the eight-time champions, and what it takes to succeed on the continent’s biggest stage.
 
Prior to the team’s arrival in India, Shui joined the-AFC.com to discuss the challenge ahead, as the Chinese class of 2022 attempts to carve their own slice of history in a tournament they once ruled.

Nild eager to prove Thailand's credentials at India 2022

Wed, 12 Jan, 2022

Nild eager to prove Thailand's credentials at India 2022

Bangkok: Four years on from Thailand’s memorable run to the AFC Women’s Asian Cup semi-finals, one of the stars of their 2018 campaign has her sights set on a repeat performance at India 2022. 

As the tournament countdown clock enters single-figures, Thailand star Miranda Nild joined the-AFC.com to discuss the team's build-up to the month ahead, and how a record defeat now serves as motivation.