The 2026 AFC Women’s schedule has been released with host Australia opening the tournament in Perth.
Group play last from March 1-10, with the Quarter Finals March 13-15. Stadium Australia will host a Semi Final on March 18 with Perth hosting the first Semi Final on March 17.
The final will be held in Stadium Australia on Sunday March 21st
Pairings and kick-off times will be confirmed following the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 Final Draw, which will take place later this year after the conclusion of the Qualifiers of the tournament that will be played from June 23 to July 5.
Isabelle Diakiese, who last played for Tanzanian team Simba Queens, is welcomed by Amedspor.
Amedspor aims to increase its offensive power with the participation of Diakiese. The experienced player is expected to make a significant contribution to the team’s offensive line.
Amedspor currently lie 10h in the Türkiye Women’s Super League and face Trabzonspor on March 2 at 12pm local time
Chinese Women’s Super League club Liaoning welcome Nigeria international Forward Chinonyerem Macleans.
Chinonyerem moves on from a spell with Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦 Women’s Premier League club Al Shabbab.
Having started in Bayelsa Queens she has also featured in Belarus for Bobruichanka, before moving to Poland with Stomilanki and a impressive spell at Gornik Leczna netting 20 goals in 22 games.
The 25 year old then showcased her strength and strong running in the Russian Women’s Super League with Lokomotiv Moscow scoring 14 goals in 33 appearances.
Her spell at Al Shabbab was short and her move to Liaoning will see her join fellow Nigerian Folashade Ijamilusi and Burkina Faso star Adélle Naomie Kabre.
Puerto Rico defeated Iran in the second of their two meetings 2-0 following a 1-1 draw in Sundays encounter.
Has in the opening match the first half ended goalless as the two played a tightly hard fought contest with neither team giving much opportunity to the opposition.
The second period opened in the same vain and it took to the 71st minute before Imani Morlock headed the opening goal. The Concacaf outfit kept up their pressing game limiting space for Iran. In the 88th mínute Danielle Marcano fired home into the roof of the net from a tight angle to secure the victory.
It ended a impressive week for Puerto Rico having defeated Estonia 1-0 on February 20th.
Namibia completed a 4-0 aggregate win over Eswatini with Juliana Blou striking the only goal in the 3rd minute. Despite controlling much of the play a valiant Eswatini effort prevented further scoring.
Zimbabwe 2-1 Angola (3-3) (pens 4-5)
Ary Papel’s 78th Minute strike sent the tie to penalties after Zimbabwe had struck two first half goals to gain the aggregate advantage. Ethel Chinyerere 35 and Christabel Katona 44 had extinguished Angola’s first leg advantage before Papel struck. Angola won the penalty shoot out 5-4
Equatorial Guinea 1-1 Tanzania (2-4)
Chuigoue Dorine Nina gave the host a early lead to reduce the aggregate defecit however Tanzania held firm and gained in confidence as the tie went on. Enekia Kasonga sealed the 4-2 aggregate win with a excellent strike in the 73rd minute.
Tunisia 0-1 Kenya (0-1)
Lilian Awuor was Kenya’s heroine saving two penalties after Tereza Engesha had struck a 4th minute opening goal to give Kenya the advantage which they held out for a 1-0 aggregate victory to advance to the next round to face Gambia.
Burkina Faso 4-1 Burundi (5-1)
Adélle Naomie Kabre struck a exceptional hattrick as Burkina Faso stormed into the second round 5-1 on aggregate. Charlotte Milogo also found the net with a excellent effort from distance. Esperance Habonimana scored a consolation for Burundi.
Togo 5-0 Djibouti (10-0)
Togo completed a 10-0 aggregate rout of Djibouti with a excellent controlled display with Odette Gnintegma 81 87 striking a brace highlighting a fine team performance.
RD Congo 0-0 Botswana (2-0)
The two played out a hard fought goalless draw as RD Congo held on to their first leg 2-0 advantage to advance to face South Africa in the second round in October.
Cape Verde 4-1 Guinea (6-3)
Cape Verde responded to a rousing crowd with Ivania Moreira rounding off a fine team move í the 11th minute. Evy Pereira scored a quick fire brace on 22 and 28 minutes to put the host firmly in control. Guinea responded immediately Marie Câmara finding the target on 30 minutes. Varsénia da Luz sealed the win with a late strike on 88 minutes to complete a 6-3 aggregate victory.
Sierra Leone 1-3 Benin (2-5)
Benin produced a excellent performance to see off Sierra Leone dominating much of the game however it took to the 40th minute to open the scoring when Marguerite Ahouassou struck. Germaine Honfo soon doubled the advantage on 44 minutes. A tight second half was played before Aude Gbedjissi scored on 90+4 minutes. Kumba Zainab Brima scored a late consolation on 90+6 minutes for Sierra Leone.
Gambia 2-1 Niger (10-1)
Goals from Mbassey Darboe 11 and a excellent strike from Fatou Kanteh 24 sealed Gambia’s passage to the second round. Faouzia Ahmed Sidi pulled a goal back on 24 minutes but Gambia held onto their 4-1 aggregate advantage to advance with ease.
Mali 4-1 Gabon (10-1)
Mali again dominated the Gabon outfit with powerful running adding 4 more goals to their 6-0 first leg advantage. Agueissa Diarra opened the scoring from the penalty spot on 22 minutes before Salamatu Diarra rounded off a excellent move on 36 minutes. Coulouba Sogore added a third on 43 minutes before a spirited Laschwana Assengone Mvie scored a consolation for Gabon on 80 minutes. Mali Sprung back to life and Aissata Tapily completed the scoring two minutes later for a 10-1 aggregate victory
Egypt 2-2 Rwanda (3-2)
Egypt got off to a fast start and immediately added to their 1-0 first leg advantage when Menna Tarek headed home a excellent cross. Rwanda responded Usanase Zawadi fired low into the corner on 28 minutes to cut the defecit. Habiba Essam then put Egypt ahead with a well executed effort on 68 minutes before Zawadi completed her brace with her second deep into stoppage time. Egypt ran out the remaining minute to advance 3-2 on aggregate in a very entertaining contest.
Algeria 3-0 South Sudan (8-0)
Algeria played a controlled performance leading 5-0 from the opening leg to add three further goals completing a 8-0 aggregate success. Ghoutia Karchouni scored a brace on 15 and 85 minutes with Laura Taleb Muller on target in between.
Ethiopia 2-0 Uganda (2-2) (pens 5-4)
Ethiopia advanced in dramatic style with a 90+6 minute equaliser from Etsegenet Girma to take the ties to penalties. Uganda seemed to be holding to their first leg 2-0 advantage comfortably until Fazila Ikwaput received a second yellow on 56 minutes in what appeared to be a innocuous challenge. Ethiopia gained wind from the player advantage and Aregash Kalsa struck on 66 minutes before the dramatic finale. Ethiopia won the penalty shoot out 5-4 to advance to face Tanzania.
Kafayat Bashiru treble leads Remo to a 4-0 thrashing of Nasarawa to remain top of Group A.
Edo Queens remains two points adrift following a comfortable 3-0 win against Ekiti, Chioma Moses penalty, Mary Mamudu and Kafayat Mafisere scoring the goals.
Mary Lucky struck a hattrick to move Abia Angels up to third spot as they defeated Dannaz 4-1.
Heartland opened a 5pt gap to the bottom placed Confluence, early goals from Faith Samson and Chimebere Opara paved the way to a 3-0 success.
In Group B Rivers Angels took over at the top after a 6-0 demolition of Adamawa with Mary Moses firing a treble and Peace Effiong a brace
Alaba Olabiyi’s brace lead Bayelsa Queens to a 3-1 win over Robo to remain level points with Rivers.
Naija defeated Benue 1-0 courtesy of a Sofia Bankole 90th minute strike to move up to 3rd place.
Princess Adams struck the winner for Delta Queens in a 1-0 victory over Ibom Angels to move up to 4th spot at the end of the seventh match day.
Delta Queens goal Blitz stuns Robo Queens as they run out 4-1 winners with Destiny Itobor firing a brace
Bayelsa and Rivers emerged victors in their respective games to remain locked on 14 points in Group B. Ifeoma Polinus 70 and Mary Moses 80 scored the decisive goals for Rivers. Bayelsa came from behind to defeat Naija 2-1 Adanna Nwachukwu scoring the match winner.
Ibom Angels defeated Adamawa all the goals in the 3-1 win coming in the opening 45 minutes.
Two early goals from Sadiat Adebiyi and Emem Essien earned Edo Queens a 2-0 win over Confluence Queens
Jenat Akekeromowei and Olushola Shobowale fired Nasarawa to a 2-0 success over Heartland.
In the early games inform Bolaji Olamide continued her scoring spree sealing a 2-0 win for leaders Remo Stars
Chiamaka Ojilafor 35 struck the winner for Abia Angels against Ekiti Queens.
Reigning champions Mamelodi Sundowns open the defence of their title against Royal AM in a intriguing encounter. Legend Janine Van Wyk opens her League coaching career with JVW against promoted Ezemvelo.
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