New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) Around 32 days after their AFC Women’s Asian Cup campaign drew to a painful end, the Indian women’s national team will begin a new chapter with renewed vigour at the FIFA Series 2026 Kenya. The Blue Tigresses will face the hosts in their opening game at the Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi, Kenya, on Saturday.The disappointment of missing out on the knockout stage hasn’t fully buried yet for the players, but they are well aware that the end of one chapter is the begin…
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Raipur, April 2 (IANS) When Kiran Pisda stepped into the goal for the penalty shootout against Arunachal Pradesh in the semi-finals of the Khelo India Tribal Games, she drew on all her experience handling challenges and setbacks, which only strengthened her resilience. At 24, Kiran likely reaches the height of her skills and abilities. She has already competed in league football across Europe and is now close to earning her spot on the Indian team for major international tournaments.However, the…
New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) The Technical Committee of the All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Tuesday recommended to the federation to 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 of the senior men’s Indian football team.The All India Football Federation’s Technical Committee met online on Tuesday to discuss the future of both the men’s and women’s national teams …
Sydney, March 21 (IANS) Japan continued their dream run in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 as they beat the hosts Australia by 1-0 in the final played at Stadium Australia on Saturday. With this win, they have lifted the title for the third time in the history of the tournament.While Maika Hamano’s first-half goal in the 17th minute was what ultimately made the difference on the scoreboard, it was a strong and disciplined defensive performance from the goalkeeper Yamashita that was crucial for …
Perth, March 4 (IANS) Former champions Japan opened their campaign in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup with an easy 2-0 win over Chinese Taipei in Western Australia on Wednesday. After failing to capitalise on repeated chances to open the scoring in the first hour, Japan got the breakthrough in the 61st minute when midfielder Momoko Tanikawa controlled the ball with her chest in the penalty area before finishing with her right foot.Forward Kiko Seike sealed the win for the 2014 and 2018 champion in the…
Sydney, March 3 (IANS) Myong Yu Jong scored a first-half hat-trick as the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) returned to the AFC Women’s Asian Cup with a 3-0 win over Uzbekistan in Sydney on Tuesday. Rated as a title contender, DPRK dominated its first match in the tournament since finishing runner-up at the 2010 edition in China. Myong scored twice from the penalty spot as Uzbekistan made a difficult return after a 23-year absence.DPRK made a flying start when Myong fired a volley fro…
Perth, Feb 25 (IANS) Long before the final whistle in Thailand confirmed India’s place in the continental showpiece six months ago, Sangita Basfore had already manifested the journey in her mind as something much bigger than just qualifying for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup.At the very start of last year’s qualifying campaign, while the immediate objective for the India women’s national team was to reach the Asian Cup, Sangita’s focus stretched one step further. For her, the Asian Cup was neve…