Asia

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Medical practitioners have played a key role at the ongoing 2022 AFC Women’s Asian Cup – India, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of players, officials, representatives as well as the AFC delegation. The COVID-19 pandemic has drastically altered the world’s landscape, with football also severely impacted. Join AFC Media as …

An all-female cast of match officials have been appointed in the 2022 AFC Women’s Asian Cup Final between China and South Korea at the D.Y. Patil Stadium at 4.30pm (local time) on Sunday. FIFA Women’s World Cup referee Casey Reibelt from Australia will officiate in the final alongside assistant referees …