Preview - Group C: Japan v Myanmar

Thu, 20 Jan, 2022

Preview - Group C: Japan v Myanmar

Pune: Japan are entering the AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022™ as two-time defending champions and while it may be a heavy burden for some, head coach Futoshi Ikeda welcomes the pressure and is looking forward to the challenge.

Japan kick off their title defence in Group C against Myanmar at the Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex in Pune on Friday.

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Preview - Group B: Thailand v Philippines

Fri, 21 Jan, 2022

Preview - Group B: Thailand v Philippines

Navi Mumbai: Alen Stajcic’s Philippines face a litmus test in their 2022 AFC Asian Cup India 2022™ Group B opening fixture against regional powerhouse Thailand on Friday.

The Philippines have not beaten Thailand in 12 previous attempts and the duel at the D.Y. Patil Stadium is set to be a thrilling encounter.

Preview - Group B: Australia v Indonesia

Fri, 21 Jan, 2022

Preview - Group B: Australia v Indonesia

Mumbai: They may be separated by more than 80 places in the world rankings, but Australia head coach Tony Gustavsson will take nothing for granted when his side begin their AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022™ campaign against Indonesia on Friday.

The Matildas are a powerhouse in this competition, reaching the final in four of the last five editions and touching down in India as the highest-ranked team in this year’s event, while Indonesia have qualified for the group stage for the first time since 1989.

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.

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 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.