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Etched in history: Blue Tigresses secure AFC Women's Asian Cup qualificati
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
When the final whistle blew at the 700th Anniversary of Chiang Mai Stadium on July 5, 2025, Sangita Basfore broke down in tears, as per the AIFF press release.
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India, Thailand set for showdown to reach AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
This will be the opportunity to script a new piece of history. India have never previously reached the AFC Women's Asian Cup through the qualifiers route. The Blue Tigresses last made it to the continent's top stage back in 2003 when there were no qualifiers.
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Blue Tigresses gear up for photo finish in race to reach AFC Women's Asian
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
What if it ends in a draw? The match heads straight to penalties after 90 minutes. It is not common to have a shootout in a group stage, but that's how close India and Thailand have been so far, that kicks from 12 yards would remain the only way to decide the ticket to Australia if they cann
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India a step away from Women's Asian Cup qualification after blanking Iraq
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
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 w
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AIFF Technical Committee recommends appointment of new Indian men's head c
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The members collectively decided on the mutual termination of Head Coach Manolo Marquez's contract. A new advertisement will be floated, inviting applications for the post.
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Table-toppers India ready for penultimate AFC Women's Asian Cup qualificat
Updated : 8 months, 4 weeks ago IST
India currently sit at the top of the table with six points and a goal difference of +17 after wins against Mongolia (13-0) and Timor-Leste (4-0). Thailand are in second, also with six points but a goal difference of +11. Iraq have already played three games and are on four points. They must
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Crispin Chettri targets improved first-half performances as race to AFC Wo
Updated : 8 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Group B of the AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers has almost turned into a two-horse race after Matchday 3 as India and Thailand are level on six points, with the Blue Tigresses currently leading the table on goal difference, as per the official website of AIFF.
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India ease past Timor-Leste in AFC Women's Asian Cup qualifiers
Updated : 9 months ago IST
With the win, India now sit atop Group B with six points from two games, ahead of Iraq and Thailand, who are set to face each other later in the day. The top spot in the five-team group remains up for grabs, but India have certainly staked a strong claim with back-to-back dominant displays.
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Target isn't just Asian Cup, but also World Cup: Midfielder Sangita Basfor
Updated : 9 months ago IST
For the Blue Tigresses, the AFC Women's Asian Cup isn't only about competing against the continent's elite, but also a pathway to the FIFA Women's World Cup, according to the official website of the AIFF.
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AFC Women's Asian Cup: Mongolia, first obstacle in Blue Tigresses' road to
Updated : 9 months ago IST
India's road to the AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026 and the FIFA Women's World Cup 2027 will officially begin on Monday, June 23, 2025, when the Blue Tigresses take on Mongolia in the opening match of Group B of the Qualifiers at the 700th Anniversary of Chiang Mai Stadium, according to the offic
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Blue Tigresses ready for road to AFC Women's Asian Cup
Updated : 9 months, 1 week ago IST
India last made it to the AFC Women's Asian Cup in 2003. And when they hosted the tournament in 2022, a COVID outbreak in the team meant that India had to withdraw after only the first game and the results were declared void, as per the AIFF official website..
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India, Kyrgyz Republic play out a stalemate in U23 friendly
Updated : 9 months, 1 week ago IST
The India U23 national team played a goalless draw against Kyrgyz Republic at the Hisor Central Stadium, in Hisor, Tajikistan, on Saturday, as per the official website of All India Football Federation (AIFF).
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