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  AFC delegates inspect venues for Women's Asian Cup in India

  Football | September 23, 2021 17:25 IST

  Upon inspection, the delegates from the governing body of football in Asia were satisfied with the progress of all facilities in the lead-up to the continent's flagship women's tournament.

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  Important to play at least 10 games ahead of AFC Asian Cup: India women's team coach Dennerby

  Football | September 11, 2021 13:55 IST

  The 62-year-old Dennerby, who was earlier in charge of the Indian U-17 women's World Cup squad, was last month roped in to help the senior team prepare for the AFC Women's Asian Cup.

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  Indian women hoping to make most of national camp ahead of AFC Asian Cup

  Football | August 22, 2021 16:43 IST

  Grateful to the Jharkhand government for allowing them to camp in Jamshedpur, the Indian women's football team players are hoping to make the most of it ahead of the AFC Asian Cup.

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  Sunil Chhetri one goal off entering all-time top-10 as India meet Afghanistan

  Football | June 14, 2021 15:15 IST

  Chhetri is also just one goal off entering the all-time top-10 list of goal-scorers, something he can easily achieve against Afghanistan, if not a hat-trick.

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  AIFF president Praful Patel says India's bid for 2027 AFC Asian Cup will face tough challenge

  Football | December 16, 2020 20:01 IST

  Unveiling the Bid Book to host the continental showpiece in 2027 along with Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju, Patel said the AIFF is hopeful of winning the hosting right of the tournament which will be competed among 24 teams.

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  India among five bidders for 2027 AFC Asian Cup

  Football | July 01, 2020 12:46 IST

  AFC President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa thanked the five-member associations for showcasing their support to the Asian Cup.

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  It was a dream to play in AFC Asian Cup: India captain Ashalata

  Football | June 06, 2020 14:35 IST

  Captain Ashalata Devi, who was among the three nominees for the AFC Women's Player of the Year 2019, said that getting to play in the AFC Women's Asian Cup will be a 'dream come true'.

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  AFC Asian Cup great chance to develop interest in women's football in India: Coach Maymol Rocky

  Football | June 06, 2020 13:13 IST

  India will host the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2022 finals, continent's biggest tournament for the first time since 1979.

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  India to host AFC Women's Asian Cup 2022 finals

  Football | June 05, 2020 11:36 IST

  India are also slated to host the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup from February 17-March 7 next year.

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  India officially submits its bids to host AFC Asian Cup in 2027

  Football | April 05, 2020 16:27 IST

  If India wins the bid, it will be the first time the country will host the continental showpiece event.

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  India awarded hosting rights of 2022 AFC Women's Asian Cup

  Football | February 19, 2020 15:25 IST

  India was awarded the tournament by the Asian Football Confederation's Women's Committee as part of the AFC's commitment to grow the women's game.

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  FIFA Rankings: India slip out of Top-100 after Asian Cup debacle

  Football | February 07, 2019 17:51 IST

  India also dropped out of the top 16 in the AFC rankings, plummeting to 18th.

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  AFC Asian Cup: India crash out of AFC Asian Cup with 0-1 defeat to Bahrain

  Football | January 14, 2019 23:49 IST

  Bahrain scored the decisive and only goal of the match in the injury time to beat India in a do or die clash.

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  AFC lauds Indian football team for its commendable show in Asian Cup

  Football | January 13, 2019 20:51 IST

  India secured a stunning 4-1 win over Thailand before going down 0-2 to hosts United Arab Emirates in a group match in which Sunil Chhetri and Co. had more clear chances than their opponents.

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  Asian Cup: India aim historic knockout berth in Sunil Chhetri's record-equalling match against Bahrain

  Football | January 13, 2019 18:00 IST

  A draw against Bahrain, currently ranked 113, will be enough for India (ranked 97) to qualify for the round of 16 for the first time in the continent's showpiece event.

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  AFC Asian Cup: Gutsy India lose against UAE by 2-0 in Group A

  Football | January 10, 2019 23:50 IST

  UAE moved top of the table in Group A with four points from two matches while second-placed India still remained in the hunt for a knockout berth with three points from two outings. 

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  AFC Asian Cup: Will give UAE a real fight, says defender Pritam Kotal

  Football | January 09, 2019 22:26 IST

  The Indian defence played a vital role in keeping the Thai attackers at bay in their last game, and Kotal believes that the back-four has a good chemistry between themselves.

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  Upbeat India face UAE test in AFC Asian Cup

  Football | January 09, 2019 18:20 IST

  Four days after creating a flutter with a stunning 4-1 drubbing of Thailand, India are now looking an upbeat lot in the continental showpiece.

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  Sunil Chhetri says India will be difficult to beat in AFC Asian Cup

  Football | January 02, 2019 16:28 IST

  India will play their first match on Sunday against Thailand here, followed by games against UAE (Abu Dhabi) and Bahrain (Sharjah) on January 10 and 14 respectively.  

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  India have 50-50 chance of making it to second round of AFC Asian Cup, feels Bhaichung Bhutia

  Football | January 01, 2019 16:49 IST

  The continental tournament is starting from January 5 in the UAE and will be held till February 2.