Largest cast of match officials set for AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022™

Wed, 05 Jan, 2022

Largest cast of match officials set for AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022™

Kuala Lumpur: The biggest-ever cast of talented and experienced women match officials have been assigned to the AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022™ that will take place from January 20 to February 6. 

With the expansion of the showpiece to 12 teams, a total of 32 match officials, comprising 16 referees and assistant referees from 15 Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Member Associations, will take charge in potentially a maximum of 29 matches including the play-offs.

West Asia Wrap: Al Sadd march on in Qatar, Al Ittihad stay ahead in Saudi Arabia

Tue, 04 Jan, 2022

West Asia Wrap: Al Sadd march on in Qatar, Al Ittihad stay ahead in Saudi Arabia

Dubai: Al Sadd SC made it 10 wins out of 11 as they remained in firm control of the Qatar Stars League.

In Saudi Arabia, Al Ittihad edged Al Batin 3-2 to stay top while Al Ain remain in firm control in the UAE Pro League.

Join the-AFC.com as we review a busy week of domestic action across West Asia.

The time is now for Korea Republic, says iconic Ji So-yun

Tue, 04 Jan, 2022

The time is now for Korea Republic, says iconic Ji So-yun

Namhae: Ji So-yun has won all but a few accolades in her glittering career, but the Korea Republic star knows the AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022 is a rare opportunity to capture an elusive international title,

In the history of Asian football, few players in either women's or men's football can point to a more impressive list of achievements than Ji.
 
A senior international debutant, and goal scorer, at the age of just 15, the Seoul-born superstar has gone on to represent her country 131 times, scoring a national record 59 goals, but that tells only a portion of the story.

East Asia & ASEAN Wrap: Adelaide claim first win of season

Mon, 03 Jan, 2022

East Asia & ASEAN Wrap: Adelaide claim first win of season

Hong Kong: Adelaide United moved up to mid-table in the A-League Men on Saturday after they saw off Wellington Phoenix to pick up their first victory of the 2021-22 campaign. 

The season is drawing to its close in China PR, where there was a dress rehearsal for the FA Cup final, while Qingdao have had their relegation confirmed. 

And Eastern SC continue to lead the way in Hong Kong’s Sapling Cup, so join the-AFC.com as we wrap up the action from across East Asia and ASEAN. 

Tan steps down as Malaysia head coach

Mon, 03 Jan, 2022

Tan steps down as Malaysia head coach

Kuala Lumpur: Tan Cheng Hoe has relinquished his position as head coach of the Malaysian national team.

The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) said in a media release that Tan's decision was prompted by the team's recent 2020 AFF Cup campaign.

20 Days To Go: AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022™ contenders aim to lift coveted trophy

Fri, 31 Dec, 2021

20 Days To Go: AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022™ contenders aim to lift coveted trophy

Navi Mumbai: The prestigious AFC Women’s Asian Cup™ trophy, an iconic symbol of the tournament, will be lifted for only the second time when the leading 12 Asian women’s teams contend for the title in India from January 20 to February 6, 2022. 

The current AFC Women’s Asian Cup™ trophy was aptly unveiled in Jordan 2018, the first time a country from the West Zone hosted the tournament, as Japan edged Australia 1-0 in the Final to emerge as the first team to lift the new trophy.