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AFC/Asian Football Confederation

Lions forward Ikhsan Fandi’s career on the upswing again – with some help from the golf course

Lions forward Ikhsan Fandi finds that golf is something that can "calm you down".
Lions forward Ikhsan Fandi finds that golf is something that can "calm you down".

Jordan Emaviwe hails Lions’ team support for bouncing back from worst moment of his career

Profile of Singaporean footballer Jordan Emaviwe at PARKROYAL on Beach Road on March 25, 2026. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO
Profile of Singaporean footballer Jordan Emaviwe at PARKROYAL on Beach Road on March 25, 2026. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO

Asian football champions Japan need ‘different tools’ to win the Women’s World Cup, says coach

Yui Hasegawa lifting the trophy as Japan celebrate winning the Women’s Asian Cup after beating hosts Australia 1-0 in the final at Stadium Australia in Sydney on March 21, 2026.
Yui Hasegawa lifting the trophy as Japan celebrate winning the Women’s Asian Cup after beating hosts Australia 1-0 in the final at Stadium Australia in Sydney on March 21, 2026.

Japan edge out hosts Australia 1-0 to win football’s Women’s Asian Cup for the third time

Japan's Maika Hamano (left) shoots and scores the winning goal during the final of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup.
Japan's Maika Hamano (left) shoots and scores the winning goal during the final of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup.

Iran women’s football team feted in Tehran after asylum battle

People attend a welcoming ceremony for Iran's women's national football team upon their return to the country.
People attend a welcoming ceremony for Iran's women's national football team upon their return to the country.

Australia must be ‘smart’ to beat Japan in Women’s Asian Cup final, says coach Joe Montemurro

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia and New Zealand 2023 - Quarter Final - Australia v France - Brisbane Stadium , Brisbane, Australia - August 12, 2023 Australia's Sam Kerr and teammates applaud fans after the match REUTERS/Dan Peled/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia and New Zealand 2023 - Quarter Final - Australia v France - Brisbane Stadium , Brisbane, Australia - August 12, 2023 Australia's Sam Kerr and teammates applaud fans after the match REUTERS/Dan Peled/File Photo

Fifa Asean Cup in September and October could disrupt Lions’ plans

Singapore players and fans celebrating after drawing 0-0 to Malaysia and going through to the semi finals of the AFF Asean Championship at Bukit Jalil Stadium on Dec 20, 2024.
Singapore players and fans celebrating after drawing 0-0 to Malaysia and going through to the semi finals of the AFF Asean Championship at Bukit Jalil Stadium on Dec 20, 2024.

Philippines and North Korea qualify for Women’s World Cup with top-six placings in Asian event

Hong Song Ok scores one of her three goals for DPR Korea in the 4-0 win over Chinese Taipei in the Women’s Asian Cup play-offs on the Gold Coast, Australia on March 19, 2026.
Hong Song Ok scores one of her three goals for DPR Korea in the 4-0 win over Chinese Taipei in the Women’s Asian Cup play-offs on the Gold Coast, Australia on March 19, 2026.

Lions coach Gavin Lee demands humility and hunger even in dead rubber against Bangladesh

Lions coach Gavin Lee wants his team to make full use of each international window and match to prepare for the 2027 Asian Cup.
Lions coach Gavin Lee wants his team to make full use of each international window and match to prepare for the 2027 Asian Cup.

Japan crush South Korea to set up Asian Cup final showdown with hosts Australia

South Korea's goalkeeper Kim Min-jeong fails to hold on to a cross in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup semi-final against Japan at Stadium Australia in Sydney on March 18, 2026. Japan won 4-1.
South Korea's goalkeeper Kim Min-jeong fails to hold on to a cross in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup semi-final against Japan at Stadium Australia in Sydney on March 18, 2026. Japan won 4-1.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.