Bangladesh welcomed as latest silver member under AFC Grassroots Charter

Dhaka: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has welcomed the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) as the latest silver level member under the...
THE-AFC.COM Apr 17

Martinez-inspired Mile aiming for the stars

Nonthaburi: Bangladesh's AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ journey may have come to an end on Tuesday but goalkeeper Mile Akter said it was...
THE-AFC.COM Apr 8

Masahiko lauds Vietnam's performance, Bangladesh's Butler looks to the future

Nonthaburi: The head coaches of Vietnam and Bangladesh lauded the performance of their respective sides as Vietnam eked out a 1-0 win against...
THE-AFC.COM Apr 8

Group A: Vietnam 1-0 Bangladesh

Nonthaburi: Vietnam defeated Bangladesh 1-0 in their final Group A of the AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ at the Nonthaburi Stadium on...
THE-AFC.COM Apr 7

Preview - Group A: Vietnam v Bangladesh

Nonthaburi: Vietnam and Bangladesh will have everything to play for when the sides meet in their final Group A match of the AFC U20 Women's Asian...
THE-AFC.COM Apr 6

Bell thrilled with China PR's second-half surge

Nonthaburi: Head coach Colin Bell credited China PR's second-half turnaround for the 2-0 win over Bangladesh in their AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup...
THE-AFC.COM Apr 5

Group A: Bangladesh 0-2 China PR

Nonthaburi: China PR moved within touching distance of the AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ knockout stage with a 2-0 win against...
THE-AFC.COM Apr 4

Preview - Group A: Bangladesh v China PR

Nonthaburi: China PR will aim to up their game when they face Bangladesh in their penultimate Group A tie at the AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup Thailand...
THE-AFC.COM Apr 3

Nuengrutai works her magic on Thailand

Pathum Thani: Head coach Nuengrutai Srathongvian's half-time pep talk proved to be the catalyst for Thailand's stunning comeback against Bangladesh...
THE-AFC.COM Apr 2

Group A: Thailand 3-2 Bangladesh

Pathum Thani: An outstanding Thailand came back from two goals down to beat Bangladesh 3-2 in their AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ Group...
THE-AFC.COM Apr 1

Qualifiers - Group C: Singapore 1-0 Bangladesh

Singapore: Singapore signed off on their successful AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Qualifiers Final Round Group C campaign with an 1-0 win...
THE-AFC.COM Mar 31

Preview - Group A: Thailand v Bangladesh

Pathum Thani: Hosts Thailand will aim to maximise home ground advantage when they kick off their AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ campaign...
THE-AFC.COM Mar 31

India beat Pakistan 3-0 to reach SAFF U20 semi-finals

India secured a commanding 3-0 victory over Pakistan in the SAFF U20 Championship. Omang Dodum scored twice, with Vishal Yadav adding another goal....
INDIATIMES.COM Mar 26

Who is Ryan Williams? Australia-born footballer likely to play for India

The Australian-born forward was included after FIFA approved his change of association, allowing him to represent India at the senior level. He had...
INDIATIMES.COM Mar 24

Kulbyte hails history-makers Uzbekistan

Perth: Head coach Kotryna Kulbyte lavished praise on her team after Uzbekistan defeated Bangladesh 4-0 on Monday to reach the AFC Women's Asian...
THE-AFC.COM Mar 10

Kudratova credits qualification to Uzbekistan's strong mentality

Perth: Nilufar Kudratova emerged the star in Uzbekistan sealing AFC AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026™ quarter-final qualification on Monday,...
THE-AFC.COM Mar 10

China see off North Korea to top Group B at women's Asian Cup

Defending champions China fought back from a goal down to beat ⁠North Korea 2-1 and top women's Asian Cup Group B, and Uzbekistan sealed their...
TRIBALFOOTBALL.COM Mar 9

Group B: Bangladesh 0-4 Uzbekistan

Perth: Uzbekistan advanced to the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026™ quarter-finals with a 4-0 win against Bangladesh in their concluding Group...
THE-AFC.COM Mar 9

Preview - Group B: Bangladesh v Uzbekistan

Perth: Bangladesh and Uzbekistan will leave nothing on the table when they meet in their final AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Group B tie at...
THE-AFC.COM Mar 8

Ri demands more from DPR Korea; Bangladesh's Butler realistic

Sydney: Ri Song Ho saw his DPR Korea defeat Bangladesh 5-0 in their AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Group B tie on Friday but the head coach...
THE-AFC.COM Mar 7

Group B: Bangladesh 0-5 DPR Korea

Sydney: DPR Korea took a significant step towards the quarter-finals after a convincing 5-0 win against Bangladesh in their AFC Women's Asian Cup...
THE-AFC.COM Mar 6

Preview - Group B: Bangladesh v DPR Korea

Sydney: DPR Korea are determined to keep their AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026™ fate in their own hands as they prepare to face Bangladesh in...
THE-AFC.COM Mar 5

Veteran Zhang vows to soldier on for China PR

Sydney: Zhang Rui showed age was just a number after the 37-year-old starred for China PR in their opening AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026™...
THE-AFC.COM Mar 4

Milicic pleased with China PR's start; Bangladesh's Butler remains bullish

Sydney: Ante Milicic was delighted to see China PR make a positive start to their AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026™ campaign, registering a 2-0...
THE-AFC.COM Mar 3

Group B: China PR 2-0 Bangladesh

Sydney: China PR began their title defence in positive fashion after securing a 2-0 win against debutants Bangladesh in their AFC Women's Asian Cup...
THE-AFC.COM Mar 3

Against all odds: Bangladesh women set for historic Asian Cup debut

Bangladesh's women's football team makes its AFC Women's Asian Cup debut, overcoming significant social stigma, poverty, and conservative attitudes...
INDIATIMES.COM Mar 2

Preview - Group B: China PR v Bangladesh

Sydney: China PR's Ante Milicic and Peter Butler of Bangladesh will approach their AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Group B tie on Tuesday in...
THE-AFC.COM Mar 2

Khandaker vows to make Bangladesh proud

Sydney: It is understandable that Afeida Khandaker is feeling over the moon as Bangladesh prepare for their debut match at the AFC Women's Asian...
THE-AFC.COM Mar 2

Human rights issues swirl around the Women's Asian Cup. They cannot be ignored | Samantha Lewis

There is a glaring contrast between the Asian Football Confederation's corporate dream and the structural realities of the tournament in...
THE GUARDIAN Feb 27

Friendly Highland cattle — and other news in pictures

Times picture editors select photos from around the world, including snowboarding at the Winter Olympics, pumpkin harvest in Bangladesh and...
THETIMES.CO.UK Feb 9

Qualifiers - Group A: Bahrain 10-0 Brunei Darussalam; Timor-Leste 2-1 Sri Lanka; China PR 4-0 Bangladesh

Chongqing: China PR confirmed their AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ ticket with a 4-0 win against Bangladesh on Sunday.
THE-AFC.COM Nov 30, 2025

Australia impress, Korea Republic held, defeat for Bangladesh

Kuala Lumpur: Australia produced a five-star performance in a 5-0 win over New Zealand in an international friendly played on Friday as they...
THE-AFC.COM Nov 29, 2025

Australia, Japan impress; Korea Republic held; defeat for Bangladesh

Kuala Lumpur: Australia and Japan produced impressive performances in victories against New Zealand and Canada as they continued their preparations...
THE-AFC.COM Nov 29, 2025

Ryan Williams joins Indian football camp, eyes India debut vs Bangladesh

Australia-born forward Ryan Williams has officially joined the Indian national football team camp in Bengaluru. Having recently acquired Indian...
INDIATIMES.COM Nov 9, 2025

Westwood rues Hong Kong, China's missed opportunity

Hong Kong: Ashley Westwood did not hide his disappointment after Hong Kong, China were held to a 1-1 draw by Bangladesh in their AFC Asian Cup...
THE-AFC.COM Oct 15, 2025

Qualifiers - Group C: Hong Kong, China 1-1 Bangladesh

Hong Kong: Hong Kong, China were forced to settle for a 1-1 draw with Bangladesh in their AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Qualifiers Final Round...
THE-AFC.COM Oct 14, 2025

Qualifiers - Group H: Jordan 1-1 Bangladesh

Aqaba:  A last gasp goal from Mira Jarrar secured Jordan a 1-1 draw with Bangladesh in their AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup™ China 2026 Qualifiers Group...
THE-AFC.COM Oct 13, 2025

Hong Kong vs Bangladesh Prediction and Betting Tips | 14th October 2025 

Hong Kong prevailed 4-3 in a seven-goal thriller against Bangladesh last Thursday in Dhaka, in a game that saw both teams score in stoppage-time.
SPORTSKEEDA Oct 13, 2025

Qualifiers - Group C: Bangladesh 3-4 Hong Kong, China

Dhaka:  Hong Kong, China edged a fighting Bangladesh 4-3 in a thrilling AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Qualifiers Final Round Group C match at...
THE-AFC.COM Oct 9, 2025

Bangladesh vs Hong Kong Prediction and Betting Tips | 9th October 2025

Bangladesh host Hong Kong in Dhaka on Thursday for a clash in the 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualifiers, looking for their first win of the campaign.
SPORTSKEEDA Oct 7, 2025

Central & South Asia Wrap: Sepasi, Peykan continue to surprise in IR Iran; Mohammedan falter in Bangladesh

Tehran: League newcomers Fajr Sepasi and Peykan continued their fairytale start to the Iran Pro League by remaining unbeaten after five matches.
THE-AFC.COM Sep 29, 2025

Footie fans while away half-time of 0-0 bore draw by PLANE SPOTTING after tip in matchday programme

FOOTIE fans identified some new wingers — after being encouraged to go plane-spotting as half-time entertainment. Windsor & Eton's ground is on the...
THE SUN Sep 28, 2025

Qualifiers - Group G: UAE 8-2 Bangladesh; IR Iran 4-0 Malaysia

Kuantan: Islamic Republic of Iran will defend their title at the AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Indonesia 2026 after clinching their Finals spot with a...
THE-AFC.COM Sep 24, 2025

Qualifiers - Group G: UAE 8-2 Bangladesh

Kuantan: United Arab Emirates concluded their AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Indonesia 2026 Qualifiers in style with an 8-2 win against Bangladesh on...
THE-AFC.COM Sep 24, 2025

Qualifiers - Group G: UAE 0-10 IR Iran; Bangladesh 1-7 Malaysia

Kuantan: Islamic Republic of Iran made it two wins out of two following their 10-0 defeat of United Arab Emirates in their AFC Futsal Asian Cup™...
THE-AFC.COM Sep 22, 2025

Qualifiers - Group G: IR Iran 12-0 Bangladesh; Malaysia 1-0 UAE

Kuantan: Defending champions Islamic Republic of Iran began their AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Indonesia 2026 Qualifiers campaign with an impressive 12-0...
THE-AFC.COM Sep 20, 2025

Qualifiers - Group G: IR Iran 12-0 Bangladesh

Kuantan: Defending champions Islamic Republic of Iran began their AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Indonesia 2026 Qualifiers campaign with an impressive 12-0...
THE-AFC.COM Sep 20, 2025

Qualifiers - Group C: Vietnam 1-0 Yemen; Singapore 1-4 Bangladesh

Viet Tri: Vietnam advanced to the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2026 after Nguyen Thanh Nhan's second half strike secured a 1-0 win over Yemen as...
THE-AFC.COM Sep 9, 2025

Qualifiers - Group C: Singapore 1-4 Bangladesh

Viet Tri: Bangladesh produced a stirring second half to secure a 4-1 win over Singapore in their  AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026 Qualifiers ...
THE-AFC.COM Sep 9, 2025

Nepal vs Bangladesh Prediction and Betting Tips | 9th September 2025

Nepal host Bangladesh at the Dashrath Rangasala in Kathmandu on Tuesday for an international friendly.
SPORTSKEEDA Sep 7, 2025

Al Sanini praises Yemen's resilience

Viet Tri:  Yemen head coach Amin Al Sanini hailed his players' resilience after substitute Mohammed Esam Al Awami struck deep in stoppage time to...
THE-AFC.COM Sep 7, 2025

Qualifiers - Group C: Bangladesh 0-1 Yemen; Singapore 0-1 Vietnam

Viet Tri: A stoppage time strike from substitute Mohammed Esam Al Awami earned Yemen a 1-0 win over Bangladesh  in their AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Saudi...
THE-AFC.COM Sep 6, 2025

Qualifiers - Group C: Bangladesh 0-1 Yemen

Viet Tri: A stoppage time strike from substitute Mohammed Esam Al Awami earned Yemen a 1-0 win over Bangladesh  in their AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Saudi...
THE-AFC.COM Sep 6, 2025

Nepal vs Bangladesh Prediction and Betting Tips | September 6th 2025

Nepal will entertain Bangladesh at Dashrath Rangasala in a friendly match on Saturday. Both teams are set to face off against each other in two...
SPORTSKEEDA Sep 5, 2025

Qualifiers - Group C: Yemen 2-1 Singapore; Vietnam 2-0 Bangladesh

Viet Tri: Vietnam and Yemen carved out opening victories in Group C of the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2026 Qualifiers on Wednesday.
THE-AFC.COM Sep 3, 2025

India crowned SAFF U17 Women’s champions despite defeat to Bangladesh

Despite a 3-4 defeat to Bangladesh in their final match at Changlimithang Stadium, Bhutan, India clinched the SAFF U17 Women's Championship 2025...
INDIATIMES.COM Aug 31, 2025

‘This is for every girl in Bangladesh': debutants dream big at Asian Cup

Captain who has led her country to the tournament says ‘women are leading in all the aspects of the public sphere', including the pitchThe sun was...
THE GUARDIAN Aug 19, 2025

PS - Al-Karamah SC (SYR) 0-1 Bashundhara Kings (BAN)

Doha: An Emmanuel Sunday strike secured Bashundhara Kings progress into the AFC Challenge League™ 2025/26 after the Bangladesh side edged Syria's...
THE-AFC.COM Aug 12, 2025

PS - Abahani Limited Dhaka (BAN) 0-2 FC Muras United (KGZ)

Dhaka: A second half surge from FC Muras United secured the Kyrgyz Republic side a 2-0 win over Bangladesh's Abahani Limited Dhaka in their AFC...
THE-AFC.COM Aug 12, 2025

Butler: Expect more from Bangladesh

Vientiane: Head coach Peter Butler is proving himself to be a man with a golden touch for Bangladesh football.
THE-AFC.COM Aug 11, 2025

Qualifiers - Group H: Korea Republic 6-1 Bangladesh; Laos 2-0 Timor-Leste

Vientiane: Korea Republic confirmed their appearance at the AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup™ Thailand 2026 after an emphatic 6-1 win against Bangladesh...
THE-AFC.COM Aug 10, 2025

Qualifiers - Group H: Korea Republic 6-1 Bangladesh

Vientiane: Korea Republic confirmed their appearance at the AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup™ Thailand 2026 after an emphatic 6-1 win against Bangladesh...
THE-AFC.COM Aug 10, 2025

Qualifiers - Group H: Timor-Leste 0-8 Bangladesh; Laos 0-1 Korea Republic

Vientiane: It will be a fight to the finish when Korea Republic and Bangladesh square off in Group H of the AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup™ Thailand...
THE-AFC.COM Aug 8, 2025

Qualifiers - Group H: Timor-Leste 0-8 Bangladesh

Vientiane: Bangladesh registered their second successive win after cruising 8-0 past Timor-Leste in their AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup™ Thailand 2026...
THE-AFC.COM Aug 8, 2025

How Schools Are Folding Sport into the School Day: Stories from Dhaka and Chittagong

Take a walk across Dhaka International School at 7:30 am, and you will find students running across a well-cut synthetic pitch rather than...
THENONLEAGUEFOOTBALLPAPER.COM Aug 7, 2025

Japan stay top, Bangladesh surge

Kuala Lumpur: Japan, despite dropping one spot to eighth, remained as Asia's highest ranked side in the latest FIFA Women's World Ranking released...
THE-AFC.COM Aug 7, 2025

Durand Cup | 'We're called Bangladeshi...' — EB fans deliver a stinging message

During a Durand Cup match, East Bengal fans protested against the branding of Bengali as a 'Bangladeshi language'. This followed West Bengal CM...
INDIATIMES.COM Aug 7, 2025

Qualifiers - Group H: Korea Republic 9-0 Timor-Leste; Bangladesh 3-1 Laos

Vientiane: A first half hat-trick by Kim Ye-eun helped Korea Republic breeze 9-0 past Timor-Leste in their AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup™ Thailand 2026...
THE-AFC.COM Aug 6, 2025

#WAC2026 - Group B: What they said

Sydney: Two former champions will collide in Group B of the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026™ after DPR Korea and China PR were drawn together,...
THE-AFC.COM Jul 30, 2025

Sagorika's heroics steer Bangladesh to fifth title

Dhaka: Bangladesh clinched their fifth SAFF U20 Women's Championship crown with a commanding 4-0 victory over Nepal on Monday.
THE-AFC.COM Jul 22, 2025

Know your team: Bangladesh

Kuala Lumpur: While Bangladesh are gearing up for their first ever appearance at the AFC Women's Asian Cup™, the South Asian side will not be at...
THE-AFC.COM Jul 16, 2025

We always believed we could do it, says Bangladesh's Khandaker

Yangon: Bangladesh will join the elite of women's football in Asia after achieving a historic first by reaching the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia...
THE-AFC.COM Jul 3, 2025

Qualifiers - Group C: Bangladesh 2-1 Myanmar

Yangon: Bangladesh put themselves in pole position to reach AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026™ after edging Myanmar 2-1 in their Qualifiers...
THE-AFC.COM Jul 2, 2025

Bangladesh Football Federation inspires tribal women in Bangladesh

Chittagong: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Dream Asia Foundation, in collaboration with the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF), conducted...
THE-AFC.COM Jun 30, 2025

Butler's Bangladesh dreaming big

Yangon: Bangladesh are chasing a historic first after a dazzling 7-0 win against Bahrain in their AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Qualifiers...
THE-AFC.COM Jun 30, 2025

Qualifiers - Group C: Bahrain 0-7 Bangladesh

Yangon: Bangladesh were at their best as they beat Bahrain 7-0 in their AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Qualifiers Group C match on Sunday.
THE-AFC.COM Jun 29, 2025

Qualifiers - Group C: Bangladesh 1-2 Singapore

Dhaka: Singapore edged Bangladesh 2-1 in their AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Qualifiers Final Round Group C match on Tuesday.
THE-AFC.COM Jun 10, 2025

Central & South Asia Wrap: Esteghlal claim record eighth Hazfi Cup; curtain falls on Bangladesh Premier League

Dhaka: Esteghlal FC defeated Malavan in dramatic fashion to win the Hazfi Cup in the Islamic Republic of Iran while champions Mohammedan SC closed...
THE-AFC.COM Jun 1, 2025

International duty

Welsh duo Kieffer Moore and Adam Davies have both been named in Craig Bellamy's squad for two forthcoming World Cup qualifiers next month. Wales...
SHEFFIELD UTD OFFICIAL SITE May 29, 2025

Central & South Asia Wrap: Hazfi Cup finalists decided; champs Mohammedan falter

Dhaka: Champions Mohammedan are without a win in two consecutive matches after claiming the Bangladesh Football Premier League last week while...
THE-AFC.COM May 26, 2025

Central & South Asia Wrap: Mohammedan clinch first title; Tractor's last match closes Iran Pro League

Dhaka: Mohammedan claimed their first Bangladesh Football Premier League trophy with three games to spare while new champions Tractor wrapped up...
THE-AFC.COM May 19, 2025

Shootout triumph secures India title

Yupia: India defeated Bangladesh 4-3 on penalties to lift the SAFF U19 Championship 2025 title on Sunday.
THE-AFC.COM May 18, 2025

Decapitations, death plunges & electrocutions… how Saudi's World Cup with 11 new stadiums ‘is being built on blood'

CONSTRUCTION workers building Saudi Arabia’s 11 new stadiums for the World Cup have been dying heinous deaths – from decapitations to death...
THE SUN May 14, 2025

Decapitations, death plunges & electrocutions… how Saudi’s World Cup with 11 new stadiums ‘is being built on blood’

CONSTRUCTION workers building Saudi Arabia’s 11 new stadiums for the World Cup have been dying heinous deaths – from decapitations to death...
THE SCOTTISH SUN May 14, 2025

Central & South Asia Wrap: Mohammedan in cruise control; Tractor stretch unbeaten run

Dhaka: Mohammedan SC look set to claim their first-ever Bangladesh Football Premier League title with four matches remaining while Tractor cemented...
THE-AFC.COM May 12, 2025

Who opened her first classroom in Rome back in 1907? The Saturday quiz

From the Albert Square pub and Bombay Sapphire bottle to the Pest Control Office, test your knowledge with the Saturday quiz1 Which father and son...
THE GUARDIAN Apr 26, 2025

‘Maybe this is the sad reality of Indian football’

India men's national football team coach Manolo Marquez fumed following the country's dismal show vsBangladesh. The AFC Asian Cup Qualifier ended...
INDIATIMES.COM Mar 27, 2025

Group C: India 0-0 Bangladesh

Shillong: India and Bangladesh were left frustrated after playing to a 0-0 stalemate in their AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Qualifiers Final...
THE-AFC.COM Mar 25, 2025

AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers: India and Bangladesh play out a goalless draw

India and Bangladesh played out a 0-0 draw in their 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualifier. Despite better initial form from Bangladesh, India dominated the...
INDIATIMES.COM Mar 25, 2025

EPL lone stars: 19 countries with just one player in England's top flight

Hamza Choudhury's debut for Bangladesh adds him to an exclusive club: players who are the sole representative of their country in the Premier League.
ESPNFC.COM Mar 25, 2025
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