Asia

AFC donates match balls to the Kridaprabhudani Pune football team!

The 2022 AFC Women’s Asian Cup – India will continue to leave a lasting legacy in women’s football on and off the field after the dramatic final between South Korea and eventual winners China on Sunday. While the Steel Roses celebrate their record-extending ninth AFC Women’s Asian Cup™ title, a …

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AFC president Shaikh Salman hails nine-time AFC Women’s Asian Cup champions China!

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) president Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has congratulated China on winning the 2022 AFC Women’s Asian Cup – India following a 3-2 victory over the South Korea on Sunday at the D.Y. Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. This was the Steel Roses’ record-extending ninth …

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India’s Blue Tigers eye huge opportunity against Bahrain & Belarus!

The announcement of the International Friendlies against Bahrain and Belarus in March have been welcomed by the Blue Tigers, who mentioned that the matches present “a huge opportunity for us as a nation, and as a team to rub shoulders against such great teams.” Current AIFF Player of the Year …

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AFC announces request for proposal for 2023 AFC Asian Cup – China licensing & merchandising programme!

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC), through its exclusive commercial agency Football Marketing Asia (FMA), is seeking a master licensee for the 2023 AFC Asian Cup – China Licensing & Merchandising Programme. FMA has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Programme which focuses on the 2023 AFC Asian Cup …

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China’s Zhu Yu picked as Best Goalkeeper of 2022 AFC Women’s Asian Cup!

China’s Zhu Yu was named as the Best Goalkeeper of 2022 AFC Women’s Asian Cup in India on Sunday, February 6. Zhu was in top form throughout the tournament as China won the AFC Women’s Asian Cup for a record extending ninth time. The award was fitting reward for a …

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Australia’s Sam Kerr wins Yili Top Goalscorer of the 2022 AFC Women’s Asian Cup!

Australian star Sam Kerr won the Yili Top Goalscorer of the 2022 AFC Women’s Asian Cup in India with her seven-goal haul proving unbeatable. Although Australia’s campaign was ended in the quarterfinals by South Korea, Kerr’s phenomenal form in the group stage secured her the award. The Chelsea FC star …

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China’s Wang Shanshan named 2022 AFC Women’s Asian Cup’s MVP!

As China celebrated their historic victory, midfielder Wang Shanshan was rewarded for a superb individual campaign with the 2022 AFC Women’s Asian Cup’s Most Valuable Player Award on Sunday. Wang Shanshan’s honour came after China defeated South Korea 3-2 in a gripping final at the D.Y. Patil Stadium to win …

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2022 AFC Women’s Asian Cup – final VIDEO: China 3-2 South Korea – Match Highlights!

China came from two goals down to defeat South Korea 3-2 in a pulsating 2022 AFC Women’s Asian Cup final at the D.Y. Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Sunday, February 6. South Korea looked to be cruising to their first crown after taking a 2-0 lead at half-time but …

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Vietnam defeat Chinese Taipei to qualify for first FIFA Women’s World Cup!

Vietnam booked a place in the FIFA Women’s World Cup for the first time after defeating Chinese Taipei 2-1 in their Asian playoff tie at the D.Y. Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Sunday. In a physically draining tie, Nguyen Thi Bich Thuy scored the winner after Su Hy-Ysuan had …

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