QF - Japan v Sweden: Facts & Figures

Thu, 10 Aug, 2023

QF - Japan v Sweden: Facts & Figures

Auckland: Japan and Sweden are set for an enticing FIFA Women's World Australia & New Zealand 2023 quarter-final showdown on Friday. 

Ahead of the last eight tie at Auckland's Eden Park, join the-AFC.com as we take a look at some interesting facts and figures. 

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Fast, cool, deadly: Miyazawa spearheads Japan charge

Wed, 09 Aug, 2023

Fast, cool, deadly: Miyazawa spearheads Japan charge

Tokyo: Hinata Miyazawa had never been prolific for club or country before the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand - now she is the tournament's leading scorer and spearheading Japan's surprise title charge.

The 23-year-old already has five goals in four matches and has Sweden in her sights in Friday's quarter-final in Auckland.

Colombia 'dreaming big' as they plot England downfall

Thu, 10 Aug, 2023

Colombia 'dreaming big' as they plot England downfall

Melbourne: Colombia captain Catalina Usme is "dreaming big" and head coach Nelson Abadia wants to "make history" as the last team standing from the Americas plots the downfall of England in the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 quarter-finals.

The 25th-ranked South Americans have never made the last eight before but they are brimming with confidence after grinding down Jamaica 1-0 on Tuesday thanks to a goal from their skipper.
 
They will now play England in Sydney on Saturday and are fearless, having beaten world number two Germany in the group stage.

Iniesta 'opens new page' with Emirates

Thu, 10 Aug, 2023

Iniesta 'opens new page' with Emirates

Ras Al Khaimah: Spanish football legend Andres Iniesta completed his signing for UAE Pro League side Emirates FC on Wednesday.

Iniesta announced in May that he was leaving Vissel Kobe in Japan earlier than expected after spending large parts of the J-League season on the bench.

Kessie joins Saudi Arabia's Al Ahli from Barcelona

Thu, 10 Aug, 2023

Kessie joins Saudi Arabia's Al Ahli from Barcelona

Paris: Ivory Coast midfielder Franck Kessie on Wednesday joined Saudi Arabian outfit Al Ahli in a 12.5 million euro move from Barcelona, the teams announced.

Al Ahly have already signed Brazilian star Roberto Firmino from Liverpool, Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy from Chelsea and Riyad Mahrez from Manchester City.

Women's World Cup run on a par with Morocco's men in Qatar - Pedros

Wed, 09 Aug, 2023

Women's World Cup run on a par with Morocco's men in Qatar - Pedros

Adelaide: Morocco head coach Reynald Pedros said on Tuesday his team reaching the FIFAWomen's World Cup Australia & New Zeaand 2023 last 16 was as impressive as the country's men getting to the semi-finals of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.

Their run ended with a 4-0 loss to France in Adelaide but Morocco exceeded all expectations by getting to the knockout rounds at their debut Women's World Cup.