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New Delhi, March 24 The Technical Committee of the All India Football Federation (AIFF) recommended on Tuesday that the federation appoint an Indian coach to manage the senior women's national team, replacing Amelia Valverde. It also suggested that Renjith TA be appointed as the assistant coach...

Kolkata, March 15 – AIFF Deputy Secretary General M Satyanarayan revealed that the federation arranged replacement kits for the Indian women's football team within seven hours after the initial set sent for the AFC Women's Asian Cup in Australia had issues."The AIFF faced criticism after the...

Perth/Sydney, March 14: China and South Korea secured their spots in the semifinals of the AFC Women's Asian Cup and qualified directly for the 2027 World Cup with victories over their respective opponents on Saturday.China advanced to the semifinals after defeating Chinese Taipei 2-0 after...

New Delhi, March 13 – Former General Secretary of the All India Football Federation (AIFF), Kushal Das, passed away here on Friday at the age of 66. He is survived by his wife and two sons.Das, who served the federation for 12 years, took over as the AIFF General Secretary in November 2010...

New Delhi, March 12 Subrata Paul, the AIFF's director of national teams, defended the preparations for the AFC Women's Asian Cup, describing them as "quite extensive," despite India's group-stage exit from the tournament in Australia.The team was eliminated from the tournament after losing all...

Sydney, March 10 – India failed to qualify for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 after losing 1-3 to Chinese Taipei in their final Group C match at the Western Sydney Stadium in Sydney on Tuesday.Chinese Taipei took a 2-1 lead at halftime.Su Yu-hsuan (12’) gave Chinese Taipei the lead, followed...

Sydney, March 10 A disappointing Indian team lost to Chinese Taipei in their crucial group stage match, resulting in a 1-3 defeat. This loss effectively ended India's chances of progressing in the AFC Women's Asian Cup.Despite dominating much of the game and creating numerous scoring...

Sydney, March 10 Indian football team captain Sweety Devi and goalkeeper Panthoi Chanu were taken to a hospital after sustaining injuries during the team's 1-3 defeat to Chinese Taipei in their last group league match of the AFC Women's Asian Cup here on Tuesday.The defeat ended India's...

Sydney, March 10 A lackluster India were eliminated from the AFC Women's Asian Cup with a 1-3 defeat to Chinese Taipei in their must-win final group stage match here on Tuesday, paying a heavy price for their inability to convert scoring chances.Despite dominating large portions of the game...

March 10, New Delhi — The Indian women's football team faces a crucial match against the Chinese Taipei women's national football team in their final Group C match of the AFC Women's Asian Cup in Sydney on Tuesday.The "Blue" team still has a chance to qualify for the quarter-finals if they...

Sydney, March 9 The Indian women's football team faces a must-win clash as they take on Chinese Taipei in their last Group C match of the AFC Women's Asian Cup here on Tuesday.India are currently at the bottom of the group, in fourth place, with zero points from their two matches after losing...

Sydney, March 7 – Two-time champion Japan advanced to the knockout stage of the 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup after thrashing India 11-0 in their second group stage match on Saturday night.Riko Ueki and Hinata Miyazawa each scored hat-tricks, and Kiko Seike scored twice as Japan recorded the...

Perth, March 7 A hapless India suffered a humiliating 0-11 defeat at the hands of former champions Japan in their second group match of the AFC Women's Asian Cup here.Before the match, it was clear that former FIFA World Cup champions and currently world No. 8 Japan would be the favorites...

Perth, March 6 A strong performance in their previous group match would certainly have boosted their confidence, but India's task will be challenging when they face a formidable Japan in their second match of the AFC Women's Asian Cup here on Saturday.India conceded a goal in the final...

Perth, March 4 – An injury-time goal condemned two-time runners-up India to a 1-2 defeat against Vietnam in their first match in Group C of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026 at the Perth Rectangular Stadium in Perth on Wednesday.Nguyen Thi Van Su (30’, 90+4’) scored in each half for...

Perth, March 4 – Former champions Japan began their campaign in the AFC Women's Asian Cup with an easy 2-0 victory over Chinese Taipei in Western Australia on Wednesday.After failing to capitalize on repeated chances to open the scoring in the first hour, Japan scored in the 61st minute when...

Sydney, March 3 – Myong Yu Jong scored a hat-trick in the first half as the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) returned to the AFC Women's Asian Cup with a 3-0 victory over Uzbekistan in Sydney on Tuesday.Considered a title contender, DPRK dominated its first match in the tournament...

In Perth, March 3 India's lack of recent international game experience could pose a challenge when they face higher-ranked Vietnam in their opening group match of the AFC Women's Asian Cup football tournament on Wednesday.Ranked lowest in the group of four teams, along with Japan and Chinese...

Sydney, February 19 Football Australia (FA) announced on Thursday a 26-player squad for the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026. Head coach Joe Montemurro selected eight players who are set to make their debut at the tournament.The squad will be led by captain Sam Kerr, who is set to play in...