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The Hindu
17-07-2025
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- The Hindu
Nepal captain Sabitra Bhandari signed by A-League club Wellington Phoenix
The captain of the Nepalese women's football team Sabitra Bhandari has signed with A-League club Wellington Phoenix until the end of the 2026-27 season. 'Sabitra, a national icon and Nepal's all-time leading goal scorer. Her leadership, experience, and on-field excellence will be invaluable both on and off the pitch,' the club wrote in a post on Instagram. Bhandari recently led the national team in the AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers, where Nepal fell short after losing a decisive match against Uzbekistan on penalties. She has previously played for Indian Women's League (IWL) side Gokulam Kerala. Bhandari is currently the all-time top-scorer in IWL. Related Topics Sabitra Bhandari
Daily Tribune
17-07-2025
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- Daily Tribune
ROAD TO DOHA
TDT | Manama Four Nations, One Purpose Bahrain's U23 national football team are in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan this week, competing in a four-nation tournament against Oman, Syria, and the host nation. The action begins tomorrow with Bahrain taking on Oman at the Dostuk Arena in Besh-Kungey, kicking off at 5pm Bahrain time. All matches will be held either at Dostuk Arena or Dolen Omurzakov Stadium in Bishkek. Bahrain's second game is against Syria on Sunday, followed by their final match next Wednesday versus Kyrgyzstan. Tournament as a Springboard This competition is a dress rehearsal for the AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers, which begin in September. Head coach Ali Abdulmajeed has been putting the squad through daily training sessions since their arrival in Kyrgyzstan last week, using this tournament to assess match fitness. Meet the 26-Man Squad The squad coach Abdulmajeed has called up is as follows: Abdulla Freah, Ashraf Mubarak, Mohammed Khalifa, Jawad Ali, Bader Al Asam, Salman Younis, Mohammed Al Shehani, Abdulla Al Qassab, Hashem Khulaifat, Issa Abdulla, Abdulrahman Al Khayyat, Rashid Mujiran, Abdulrahman Aboud, Mahmood Al Bannai, Ramzi Abdulla, Abdulla Al Obaidli, Hassan Sameer, Ali Tarada, Saud Mohsen, Mohammed Ahmed, Ali Sahwan, Salem Al Dosari, Khaled Khalaf, Mubarak Mohammed, Saad Al Attar, Sayed Ahmed Alwadaie. Eyes on Doha Come September, Bahrain will compete in Group H of the AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers, held in Doha, Qatar. They'll face Qatar, India, and Brunei Darussalam in a centralized round-robin format. In total, 44 teams are vying for a spot in the final tournament. To qualify, Bahrain must top their group or rank among the four best runners-up across all groups. If successful, they'll join host nation Saudi Arabia, who is staging the AFC U23 Asian Cup for the first time ever. Who's Playing Where? Here's a glance at the full qualifying group structure: Bahrain's Upcoming Fixtures (BH Time – 5pm Kick-offs) Bahrain's U23s know this week could set the tone for a long-awaited return to the Asian stage. Tomorrow's four-nation tournament kickoff may just be the launchpad they need.
The Hindu
05-07-2025
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- The Hindu
Chinese Taipei vs Indonesia LIVE streaming info: How watch AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026 Qualifier, TPE v IDN?
Indonesia faces Chinese Taipei in the AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers on Saturday. While Taipei tops the group with six points, Indonesia sits in third with three points. The qualification round comprises 34 teams divided into eight groups. The winner of each group will advance to the Asian Cup, set to be played in Australia next year. When and where will Chinese Taipei vs Indonesia be played? The AFC Women's Asian Cup qualifiers will be played at the Indomilk Arena Stadium in Banten, Indonesia. The match is scheduled to kick off at 8:00 pm local time (6:30 pm IST). How to watch Chinese Taipei vs Indonesia AFC Women's Asian Cup qualifier? The AFC Women's Asian Cup qualifier, Chinese Taipei vs Indonesia, will be broadcast on Indosiar and can be live streamed on Vidio Sports. It will also be live streamed on the PSSI TV YouTube channel.
The Hindu
05-07-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
India vs Thailand LIVE streaming info: Where to watch AFC Women's Asian Cup Qualifier between IND and THA?
India faces higher-ranked Thailand in a must-win match in the AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers. Both sides have the same goal difference and have attained nine points from three games. Only the group winner will advance to the continental tournament set to be held in Australia next year. When is the India vs Thailand AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026 Qualifier? The AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026 Qualifier between India and Thailand will kick off at 6 pm IST on Saturday, July 5, at the 700th Anniversary of Chiang Mai Stadium. Where to watch the India vs Thailand AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026 Qualifier LIVE? The AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026 Qualifier between India and Thailand will be streamed live on Changsuek YouTube Channel and Thai Women's Football Facebook Page.
India Gazette
02-07-2025
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- India Gazette
India a step away from Women's Asian Cup qualification after blanking Iraq
Chiang Mai [Thailand], July 2 (ANI): The Indian women's football team produced another commanding performance in the AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers, dismantling Iraq 5-0 at the 700th Anniversary of Chiang Mai Stadium on Wednesday. India led 2-0 at half-time. First-half goals from Sangita Basfore and Manisha set the tone before a dominant second half saw Karthika Angamuthu, Phanjoubam Nirmala Devi, and Nongmaithem Ratanbala Devi add to the scoreline, taking India's goal tally to an impressive 22 from three games, all without conceding a single goal, as per a press release from All India Football Federation (AIFF). With this result, the Blue Tigresses remain unbeaten, having now claimed three wins in as many matches. India is currently atop Group B with nine points and a goal difference of +22. With Thailand, currently second in the group, set to face Mongolia later in the day, the stage is perfectly set for a high-stakes showdown between India and Thailand on July 5. With only the group winner progressing, it will be a winner-takes-all affair. On Wednesday, India, coming off thumping wins against Mongolia (13-0) and Timor-Leste (4-0), were high on confidence and wasted no time in asserting their authority. Crispin Chettri's side played with fluency and control, showcasing impressive cohesion across all areas of the pitch. From the opening whistle, India seized control of possession and used the full width of the pitch to stretch the Iraqi defence. Their midfielders dictated the tempo with intelligent passing and quick transitions. India almost took the lead in the ninth minute through a corner, which was flicked goalward but superbly saved by Iraq goalkeeper Khalat Alzebari. However, the pressure told just five minutes later. Sanju delivered a curling corner from the left, and Alzebari came off her line but failed to punch clear. The ball fell kindly for Sangita, who made no mistake with her header to open the scoring. India continued to carve open opportunities. In the 35th minute, Manisha let fly from distance and saw her thunderous strike rattle the crossbar. But just before the break, the forward would not be denied. In the 44th minute, she received the ball at the top of the box, took a touch, and sent a low shot goalwards. What seemed a tame effort somehow trickled past the Iraqi defence and under Alzebari, who was caught flat-footed. Trailing 2-0 at the break, Iraq made a change between the sticks, replacing Alzebari with Faeza Mahmood. But the momentum remained firmly with India. Barely three minutes into the second half, Karthika Angamuthu produced the moment of the match. Spotting the substitute goalkeeper off her line, she unleashed a stunning lobbed strike from over 25 yards that dipped perfectly into the net, much to the delight of her teammates. India continued their relentless press, with wave after wave of attack keeping Iraq pinned back in their own half. The fourth goal arrived in the 68th minute through Nirmala Devi, who collected a pass in midfield, took a few steps forward, and fired a long-range effort into the back of the net, showcasing yet again India's comfort and confidence in shooting from distance. The final goal of the afternoon came in the 80th minute. Substitute Ratanbala Devi made a darting run into the box and had her initial shot parried by Mahmood. But she reacted quickly, pouncing on the rebound to slot home and seal India's third straight victory of the campaign. (ANI)
