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United News of India
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India lands in Group C for Women's Asian cup 2026
New Delhi, July 30 (UNI) India have been into Group C alongside Japan, Vietnam and Chinese Taipei for the AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026 to be held in Australia from March 1 to 26, 2026. India will play all their group stage matches in Perth Rectangular Stadium. They will open their campaign on 4 March against Chinese Taipei, followed by matches against Japan and Vietnam. Indian Midfielder Sangita Basfore was one of the three draw assistants at the ceremony held at Sydney Town Hall, along with Tameka Yallop from Australia and Jeon Yu-gyeong from the Republic of Korea. A total of 12 teams have been divided into three groups of four. The top two teams from each group, along with the two best third placed sides, will qualify for the quarter finals. India had been placed in the Pot 4 prior to the draw, alongside Iran and Bangladesh, based on the latest FIFA rankings. Blue Tigresses, who topped Group B in the AFC Women's Asian Cup Qualifiers after wins over Thailand, Iraq, Timor-Leste and Mongolia, will begin their campaign against Vietnam on March 4, 2026. UNI VAN PRS
The Hindu
21-07-2025
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- The Hindu
Nepal women's team coach Patrick De Wilde resigns after differences with federation
Belgian Patrick De Wilde has resigned as the head coach of the Nepal women's national team after having differences in opinion with the All Nepal Football Association (ANFA). The 61-year-old was appointed by the ANFA in June. His first major assignment with the side was the AFC Women's Asian Cup Qualifiers, in which Nepal lost out to Uzbekistan on penalties in a decisive fixture. In the other qualifiers, his side had beaten Laos and Sri Lanka comfortably, scoring a combined 17 goals against the two teams without conceding. Soon after the qualifiers, De Wilde came out to the media to vent his frustrations around how the federation operated and meddled in his work. Sportstar understands that the Belgium Pro Licence-holding coach will not continue his collaboration with ANFA over differences in their vision regarding the future development of women's football in the country. ANFA had announced that De Wilde's tenure would last one year. This was the Belgian's first stint of coaching a women's team. In his career of more than 20 years, he's coached clubs across Ukraine, China, Austria, and Tunisia and also coached national teams like Algeria, Hungary, and Lithuania. Most recently, he assisted China's Under-23 team and was appointed as Nepal Super League outfit Kathmandu Rayzrs FC head coach, technical director, and international scout.
India Gazette
07-07-2025
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- India Gazette
AIFF announces reward for fantastic Blue Tigresses
New Delhi [India], July 7 (ANI): The All India Football Federation (AIFF) announced a reward of USD 50,000 for the Senior Indian Women's National Team following their outstanding performance in the AFC Women's Asian Cup Qualifiers held in Thailand on Sunday, according to a release from AIFF. The Blue Tigresses delivered a flawless campaign, convincingly winning all four matches. India recorded emphatic victories over Mongolia (13-0), Timor-Leste (4-0), and Iraq (5-0) before clinching the group stage with a crucial 2-1 win against the higher-ranked hosts, Thailand. While the results may have appeared seamless on the pitch, they were the culmination of sustained planning and developmental efforts over the past few years. There were no shortcuts to success--this achievement was the result of a long-term vision and structured preparation. In recent years, the AIFF, in collaboration with the Sports Authority of India (SAI), has undertaken several initiatives to strengthen the grassroots and youth structures in women's football. One such initiative is the ASMITA Women's Football Leagues, which witnessed the successful conduct of 155 leagues across the country from 2023 to 2025 at the U13, U15, and U17 levels. The 2023-24 edition saw participation from 6,305 junior players, a number that rose to 8,658 in 2024-25. As a result of these efforts, the number of registered women footballers in India has increased by 232% over the past year. The team's preparation for the AFC Women's Asian Cup Qualifiers included a 53-day national camp, during which the squad not only engaged in local practice matches in Bengaluru but also competed in two FIFA Women's International Friendlies against Uzbekistan, who also qualified for the continental tournament. Looking ahead, the AIFF remains fully committed to ensuring the best possible preparation for the AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026, scheduled to be held in Australia in March 2026. The Federation will work closely with all stakeholders to facilitate extended training camps and secure high-quality international exposure for the team. The aim of the Federation is not only to make the players physically and mentally fit through training, but also to make them ready to rub shoulders with the best in Asia. Opportunities for the AIFF to arrange quality opponents to play preparatory matches are also being looked at. (ANI)
India Today
06-07-2025
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- India Today
AIFF rewards India women's team with Rs 42.75 lakh for AFC Asia Cup qualification
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Sunday, July 6, announced a reward of 42.75 lakh (USD 50,000) for the senior Indian women's football team following their dominant show at the AFC Women's Asian Cup Qualifiers held in Indian side secured qualification for the 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup in Australia after an unbeaten campaign. They won all four of their matches without conceding a single goal. India opened the tournament with a 13-0 victory over Mongolia, followed by a 4-0 win against Timor-Leste, a 5-0 result against Iraq, and concluded with a 1-0 win over higher-ranked hosts victory over Thailand, who are ranked 46th in the world compared to India's 70th, was a massive achievement and highlighted growing signs in Asian football. The AIFF credited the results to long-term planning and grassroots development, particularly through the ASMITA Women's Football Leagues launched in partnership with the Sports Authority of India (SAI). Over the past two years, 155 leagues were conducted at U13, U15 and U17 levels nationwide. As a result, the number of registered women footballers in India has increased by 232 per cent over the last team's preparation for the qualifiers included a 53-day national training camp held in Bengaluru, which featured a series of domestic matches and two FIFA Women's International Friendlies against Uzbekistan, another team that qualified for the continental ahead to the AFC Women's Asian Cup in March 2026, the AIFF confirmed its commitment to extensive planning and support. This includes arranging extended training camps and facilitating exposure tours against top international opposition to prepare the team for the challenges AIFF stated its broader goal is to ensure that players are not only physically and mentally prepared but also ready to compete at the highest level in Asia.- EndsMust Watch
Hans India
06-07-2025
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- Hans India
AIFF announce USD 50,000 reward for WNT following historic Asian Cup qualification
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) have announced a reward of USD 50,000 for the Senior Indian Women's National Team (WNT) following their outstanding performance in the AFC Women's Asian Cup Qualifiers held in Thailand. The Blue Tigresses delivered a flawless campaign — winning all four matches in convincing fashion. India recorded emphatic victories over Mongolia (13-0), Timor-Leste (4-0), and Iraq (5-0), before capping off the group stage with a crucial 2-1 win against higher-ranked hosts Thailand. In recent years, the AIFF, in collaboration with the Sports Authority of India (SAI), has undertaken several initiatives to strengthen the grassroots and youth structures in women's football. One such initiative is the ASMITA Women's Football Leagues, which witnessed the successful conduct of 155 leagues across the country from 2023 to 2025 at the U13, U15, and U17 levels. The 2023–24 edition saw participation from 6,305 junior players, a number that rose to 8,658 in 2024–25. As a result of such efforts, the number of registered women footballers in India has seen a 232% increase over the past year, as per AIFF. 'Looking ahead, the AIFF remains fully committed to ensuring the best possible preparation for the AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026, scheduled to be held in Australia in March 2026. The Federation will work closely with all stakeholders to facilitate extended training camps and secure high-quality international exposure for the team. 'The aim for the Federation is not only to make the players physically and mentally fit through training, but also to make them ready to rub shoulders against the best in Asia. Opportunities for the AIFF to arrange quality opponents to play preparatory matches are also being looked at,' read the statement by the football governing body. The team's preparation for the AFC Women's Asian Cup Qualifiers included a 53-day national camp, during which the squad not only engaged in local practice matches in Bengaluru but also competed in two FIFA Women's International Friendlies against Uzbekistan, who also qualified for the continental tournament.
