women's football

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...

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 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 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 – 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...

Perth, March 3 – After four years of disappointment, the Indian senior women's national team is finally ready to begin its journey at the 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup against Vietnam at the Perth Rectangular Stadium on Wednesday in Perth, Australia, starting its campaign with a match against...

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...

The Assam Rifles team has won the championship in the women's final of the 4th edition of the Assam Rifles Sentinels Cup 2026, held today at the Assam Rifles Ground in Laitkor. In a thrilling and closely contested match, Assam Rifles defeated Laitkor SC 2-1 to claim the title and lift the...

Lidingo (Sweden), February 26 – The Indian U-20 women's team played a 1-1 draw against Swedish club Enskede IK Dam on Wednesday at the Bosan National Sports Centre.Sibani Devi Nongmeikapam put India ahead in the 44th minute, before Enskede equalized in the 88th minute.India U-20s head coach...

New Delhi, February 26 The Indian under-20 women's football team drew 1-1 against Swedish club Enskede IK Dam in a friendly match at the Boson National Sports Centre in Lidingo, Sweden.Sibani Devi Nongmeikapam put India ahead in the 44th minute on Wednesday night, before Enskede equalized in...

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...

New Delhi, February 12 India were drawn in Group B alongside four-time champions Japan, Australia, and Lebanon at the AFC Under-17 Women’s Asian Cup in China.Having qualified for the AFC U-17 Women’s Asian Cup for the first time in 21 years after defeating the Kyrgyz Republic and Uzbekistan...