Li Xiaopeng takes charge of China PR

Fri, 03 Dec, 2021

Li Xiaopeng takes charge of China PR

Beijing: Li Tie has resigned as head coach of the China PR national team and been replaced by former Shandong Luneng coach Li Xiaopeng, the Chinese Football Association announced on Friday.

China PR are currently in fifth place in Group B of AFC Asian Qualifiers - Road to Qatar with five points from their opening six games and 11 points behind leaders Saudi Arabia, having won just once since the start of the final phase of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 preliminaries.

www.the-afc.com/en/national/asian_qualifiers/video/asianqualifiers_-_group_b_|_china_pr_1_-_1_australia.html

Vote for your Best Goal of the 2021 AFC Champions League: Semi-final 1

Fri, 03 Dec, 2021

Vote for your Best Goal of the 2021 AFC Champions League: Semi-final 1

Kuala Lumpur: The 2021 AFC Champions League witnessed some stunning goals, from long-range screamers to acrobatic bicycle kicks, and now it's down to you, the fans, to decide your favourite. 

In the first of two semi-finals, the-AFC.com has selected 10 goals to review and then let us know which one you think is the pick of the bunch. Review the nominees and don't forget to cast your vote at the bottom of the article. 

AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022 - What we learned, what they said: The international window in review

Fri, 03 Dec, 2021

AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022 - What we learned, what they said: The international window in review

Kuala Lumpur: With less than 50 days until Asia’s women’s football feast gets underway, four of the tournament’s contenders have been preparing for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup action to come with keenly contested international friendlies.

In a week full of storylines, Australia broke attendance records against the world’s number one side, Japan began life under Futoshi Ikeda, while hosts India took their preparation to a new level in South America.
 
Join the-AFC.com as we make sense of the international window that was, and how each team reacted to a crucial week on the road to India 2022.

Venezuela fight back to beat India

Thu, 02 Dec, 2021

Venezuela fight back to beat India

Manaus: India were overpowered by Venezuela’s second half performance, going down 2-1 in an international friendly on Wednesday ahead of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022. 

India, having learnt from their earlier friendlies against Brazil and Venezuela on Sunday, took the lead through Grace Dangmei but Venezuela bounced back after the break to snatch the win. 

FIFA Women's World Cup Australia and New Zealand 2023 match schedule finalised

Thu, 02 Dec, 2021

FIFA Women's World Cup Australia and New Zealand 2023 match schedule finalised

Sydney: The much anticipated FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia and New Zealand 2023 has been confirmed.

FIFA announced the 64-fixture match schedule which will feature 32-teams for the first time in the tournament jointly hosted by Australia and New Zealand. 

A total 35 of the 64 matches, including 11 of 16 knockout stage matches, will be played in Australia. 

Iraq win 2021 WAFF U-18 Championship

Thu, 02 Dec, 2021

Iraq win 2021 WAFF U-18 Championship

Baghdad: Iraq were crowned the 2021 WAFF U-18 Championship winners after defeating Lebanon on penalties in the final at the newly inaugurated Al Madina Stadium on Wednesday.

Iraq successfully defended the title they secured two years ago thanks to the heroics of goalkeeper Hussin Amoyed who saved two penalties after the sides failed to find the back of the net in regular time.