Asia

Cisco joins 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup as official Network Infrastructure Provider!

FIFA has announced that Cisco has been appointed as the Official Network Infrastructure Provider for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup – Australia & New Zealand. As an Official Tournament Supporter for the Asia-Pacific region, Cisco will deliver a secure and reliable network that connects the entire tournament ecosystem, from …

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Experts discuss way forward at 3rd AFC Grassroots Panel meeting!

Grassroots specialists from 13 Member Associations (MAs) of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) met virtually on Tuesday, April 18 to discuss strategy and exchange ideas for the development of grassroots football in Asia. Led by AFC Technical Director Andy Roxburgh, the highly engaging meeting proved to be an excellent platform …

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Bhubaneswar to host Intercontinental Cup 2023 in June!

After the grand success of the Tri-Nation International Football Tournament in Manipur, it is now time for Bhubaneswar to host the Senior Men’s National Team, as it gets ready to hold the Intercontinental Cup in June. The four-team Intercontinental Cup will be played in the FIFA International Window from June …

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PV Priya names India U-17 Women’s squad for AFC U-17 Women’s Asian Cup qualifiers in Bishkek!

The India U-17 Women’s National Team head coach PV Priya named a 23-member squad for the AFC U-17 Women’s Asian Cup Qualifier Round 1 to be played in the Kyrgyz Republic from April 24. India are in Group F which consists of hosts Kyrgyz Republic and Myanmar. The Young Tigresses …

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Team Global Express announced as 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup official supporter!

FIFA has today announced that Australia’s leading logistics provider Team Global Express has signed on as a 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup official supporter. Team Global Express will be the Official Logistics Services Provider in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand for the 32-team tournament, which kicks off on July 20. …

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Second edition of the AFC Internship Programme draws to an end!

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) successfully concluded its second edition of the AFC Internship programme when the three interns representing the All Nepal Football Association (ANFA), the Football Association of Brunei Darussalam (FABD), and the Tajikistan Football Federation (TFF) respectively, shared their final presentations on Monday. The three-month long programme …

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Unity Pitch lights up Wellington ahead of 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup!

Wellington / Te Whanganui-a-Tara has enjoyed a taste of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup – Australia & New Zealand this week, and the indications are that locals and visitors alike are in for some delicious treats when the football extravaganza rolls into town during July and August. Tuesday witnessed …

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Germany to face Vietnam & Zambia in pre-FIFA Women’s World Cup friendlies!

The Germany Women’s football team will contest two home friendlies shortly before the FIFA Women’s World Cup. Martina Voss-Tecklenburg’s side will take on Vietnam at the Stadion am Bieberer Berg in Offenbach on June 24, before then playing Zambia on July 7 at the Sportpark Ronhof in Fürth. In these …

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Adjudicatory chamber of the independent Ethics Committee sanctions Bangladesh’s Abu Nayeem Shohag!

The adjudicatory chamber of the independent Ethics Committee has sanctioned Abu Nayeem Shohag, General Secretary of the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) and former member of the FIFA Dispute Resolution Chamber. Mr Shohag has been issued with a two-year ban from taking part in all football-related activities and ordered to pay …

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