Yongchuan International Tournament China starts Preperation. Thailand include 7 new overseas talent in 35 player preist to face Zambia.




China Women’s National Team commenced preparation for the upcoming International tournament.  Added to the list of players is Yao Mengjia who has scored 3 goals in the opening four rounds in the CWSL. China face Uzbekistan on April 5 before the winner or löser depending on the result of Zambia v Thailand


Tournament schedule


Seven half-Thai female footballers from a global search have been selected for the Thai national women’s football team to train before the tournament in China, preparing for the 2026 Asian Championship qualifiers.

Analina Sisangam (Cardiff City), Matilda Pailin Mortensen (Varbergs Bols FC), Kanyarat Aikawa(-), Aricha Sirichang (Mariestads Bols FF), Yulia Gerning (Utah Tech University), Sangjun Mai Hornover (Chicago Mastangs Women) and Grace Alexandra Tao (University of Central Florida).

Thailand 🇹🇭 35 player pré list
Thichanan Sodchuen (BGC Bandit Asia)
Pawarisa Homyamyen (Chonburi)
Analina Sisangam (Cardiff City)
Tiffany Sonpao (Brondby IF)

Kanjanaporn Saenkun (BGC Bandit Asia)
Thamolwan Raksaphakdi (BGC Bandit Asia)
Uraiporn Yongkul (BGC Bandit Asia)
Supaporn Inthaprasit (Chonburi)
Thanchanok Chuen-arom (Chonburi)
Orrawan Kirisuwannakul (Chonburi )
Chulaiporn Jaimoonwong (Chonburi)
Skuna Senabut (Bangkok)
Matilda Pailin Mortensen (Varbergs Bols FC)
Kanyarat Aikawa (-)

Chachawan Rotthong (Bangkok)
Praewa Nudnabee (Bangkok)
Phichthida Manowang (Bangkok)
Pleumjai Santhisawat (Chonburi)
Nipawan Panyosuk (Chonburi)
Thawanrat Promthongmee (Chonburi)
Phatthanan Upachai (Chonburi)
Wiranya Kaewnakasikorn (Chonburi )
Rasita Thaobao (Chonburi )
Arisa Sirichang (Mariestads Bols FF)


Natcha Kaewanta (Bangkok)
Janista Jinanthuya (Bangkok)
Kanchanathat Phumsri (Kasembundit  FC)
Sunisa Suksri (BGC Bandit Asia)
Orrapin Waenngern (BGC Bandit Asia)
Kulisara Limpawanich (BGC Bandit Asia)
Kanyanat Chetthabut (BGC Bandit Asia)
Saowalak Phengngam (Taichung Blue Whales)
Yulia Gerning (Utah Tech University)
Sangjun Mai Hornover (Chicago Mastangs Women)
Grace Alexandra Tao (University of Central Florida)


Africa Women’s Football: Kukoma Ntopwa crowned champions, Rayon retain title, FC Masar move 5pts clear, Zesco within a win of championship glory. Bountou strikes 5 in Determine destruction of Stages Queens


Kúkoma Ntopwa were crowned champions of Malawi after a dramatic penalty shoot out defeating Silver Strikers. Kandowa Banda struck in the 15th minute before a exceptional strike from Ireen Khumalo in the 84th minute levelled the game for Silver Strikers. Ntopwa won a tense penalty shoot out 4-3 to clinch the title.


Kúkoma Ntopwa Malawi champion


Rayon clinched the title in Rwanda with a 2-1 win over Inyemera





FC Masar open a 5pt advantage Mahira Ali strike the pick of the goals. Fatma Mohamed looping header opened scoring before Alice Ogebe rounded off a sweeping move placing the ball into a open goal from short distance. Ali rasping drive from the edge of the box extended the lead to 4-0 before Farah Elmahdy completed the scoring.

Two late goals from Gifty and Noha earned Wadi Degla a 3-1 win over ZED FC after Chinaza Agoh excellent effort had levelled the game early in the second half

A dramatic ending saw Al Alhy drop two precious points against a battling Zamalek who had been reduced to 10 early in the second half. A disputed stoppage time penalty saw a excellent save from Charity Reuben’s effort low to the right corner of the goal.

Goals from Hiyam Abdel Hafeez, Sarah Khaled and Amo saw Modern Sport defeat El Mokawloon 3-1.

NBE defeated Pyramids 3-0 in the other match of the round.



Ebolowa moved 5pts at the top of the table after a 3-0 win over Cyclone Eleane Bibout sealing the victory in the 90th minute. Lekie were held by third place  Amazone FAP to a goalless draw.


Zesco Ndola Girls moved to within one win of clinching the title in Zambia continuing there phenomenal season defeating Red Arrows 1-0 thanks to a excellent strike by Penelope Mulubwa. Indeni moved to second as they defeated Green Buffaloes 2-1 Ngosa Chabwe striking a 79th minute winner.


With Kenya Police out of action Kibera Soccer and Vihiga recorded victories as the championship race heats up. Vihiga defeated Bunyore 4-2 and a Faith Mboya brace lead Kibera to a 2-0 win over Kisimu.


Kampala Queens defeated bottom club Wakiso Peace Muduwa, Catherine Nagadya and Zainah Nandede scoring the goals in a 3-0 win to maintain a 6pt advantage over defending title winners Kawempe Muslim who recorded a 3-1 win over Rines.


Northern Leaders Ampem were in devastating form as they cruised to a 6-0 win over Sung Shining Esther Owusu and Maybel Amoyaw both scoring two goals apeice. In the North section Hasaacas maintain top position with a 4pt advantage as they eased to a 3-0 win over Ladystrikers.


Champions Mamelodi overcame last season runner up UWC as Boitumelo Rabale struck the only goal of the game. Copperbelt defeated TUT 2-0 Hlulani Manganyi and Dineo Mfati striking the goals. Another shortened round ended with JVW earning a dramatic 2-2 draw with Fort Hare with a stoppage time equaliser.


Sanaa Mssoudy headed a dramatic equaliser in stoppage time to earn ASFAR a point against RS Berkane who opened the scoring when Salimata Diarra raced clear and calmly slotted the ball home. Third place SC Casablanca fell to a 2-1 defeat to WAC.


Top Girls Academy defeated Maika 3-1 as they keep a 8pt advantage over Buja Queens who earned a 2-0 win over Kazoza.


Fountain Gate moved clear of the relegation zone with a resounding 5-0 win over Gets Program


The latest round in Ethiopia continues as Hawassa beat Bole City 2-0 to consolidate second position. Runaway leaders CBE are in action Tuesday


Sam Nelly and Naija remain first and second respectively, Sam Nelly beating Tambours 4-2 and Naja defeating CEFoS 3-0. In Poule B leaders Léopards were held to a goalless draw with Gamia failing to capitalize as they to were forced to settle for a point in  a 2-2 draw with FAL


Determine Girls thrashed Stages Queens 9-1 with Bountou Sylla striking 5 of the goals as they march towards another title in Liberia. Second place Shaita were held to a 1-1 draw by Senior Female Pro.


Diallo Ami scored a brace as leaders ASEC trounced Africa Sport 7-0,N’Guessan Nadege, Brou Sophie, Ouedraogo Habibou, Timite Yasmine and Fofana Aïcha were the other scorers in the rout. Atletico kept up their title challenge as they beat Agir 5-2 N’dri Grace, Agbo Esperance, Nahi José with a brace and Peters Favour struck the goals.


Highlights Athletico v Agir

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CWSL Mukoma stunner seals Beijing’s 2-0 win over Shanghai see the goal


Fridah Mukoma MVP


Results


Jiangsu 0-0 Liaoning

Shaanxi 0-2 Guandong
Og 52
Yuang Cong 70

Shanghai il 0-2 Beijing
Zheng Lu 19
Frídah Mukoma 90+4


Fridah Mukoma continues a stunning start to her loan in Beijing with another superb strike deep into stoppage time to seal Beijing’s 2-0 win over Shanghai . Zheng Lu opened the scoring in the 19th minute driving home a loose ball from a long range rebounded effort.

Shaanxi defeated Guandong 2-0 a unfortunate own goal from a long cross opened the scoring before Yuang Cong sealed the game

Jiangsu and Liaoning played out a goalless draw


Paulistão Feminino 2025 : 8 teams new format, record investment


Palmeiras defending champions


AD Taubaté, Corinthians, Ferroviária, Palmeiras, Realidade Jovem, Red Bull Bragantino, Santos and São Paulo will compete in the 2025 Paulistão Feminino.

The format of the first phase will be home and away games totalling 14 rounds commencing May 7th.

The top 4 will then play the second phase Semi Final home and away ties with the Grande Final on December 14th, while 5th to 8th will play the Copa Paulistão

The fédération stated The eight clubs have fulfilled all the stages provided for in the Club Licensing, which include administrative and sporting criteria, infrastructure, and new requirements, such as the Women’s Football Development Plan, and actions aimed at women’s health care and guaranteed medical assistance.

Over 8 million Rs will be invested in the tournament a new record.

All games will have transmission.

Womens Championships pick of the weekend around the world as Brasilerão Femenino, Toppserien and Damallsvenskan commence. AFC Women’s Champions Cup Quarter Finals.


Brasilerão Femenino

Four games will be televised two on TV Brasil two on Spor tv

Champions Corinthians face a test as they face Real Brasília in the opening round fresh from a Supercopa Femenina Final penalties defeat to São Paulo who have a intriguing contest at Flamengo.

22/03 21hr
Palmeiras X Red Bull
TV Brasil

22/03 18h30
Cruzeiro X Gremio
TV Brasil

23/03 19hr
Real Brasília X Corinthians
Spor tv.

23/03 21h30
Flamengo X São Paulo
Spor tv


Damallsvenskan

22/03 15hr

AIK v Linköping

BP v Alingsås

Norrköping v Vittsjö

All games live on Viaplay

23/03 14hr

Rosengård v Piteå

23/03 15hr

Djugårdens v Kristianstads

Hammarby v Växjö

All games live Viaplay

23/03 15h10

BK Häcken v Malmö

Live on TV 6, Viaplay

Once again international fans can subscribe on the link below to view the matches.

https://www.fanseat.com/football/damallsvenskan


Toppserien Round 1

TV2 owns the rights completely in 2025

Bodø/Glimt – Røa, 21/03  18:00 2 sport 1

LSK Women – Lyn, 23/03 14:00 2 play

Hønefoss – Stabæk, 23/03  14:00 2 play

Vålerenga – Kolbotn, 23/03 16:00 2 sport 1

Brann – Rosenborg, 23/03 18:00 2 sport 1

Brann v Rosenborg highlights the opening round of the 2025 season.


FAWSL

23/03 14h30

Manchester City v Chelsea live BBC 1

(Optus Sport Australia , ESPN USA, Sky Sports Germany, Disney + Latin America, Sportsnet Canada, W Sport,)

After Manchester City upset Chelsea in the first leg of the UWCL Quarter Final the pair meet for the third time of the quadruple clashes with Chelsea aiming to maintain their gap at the top of the table.

Second place Arsenal face Liverpool live on sky sports in the UK and above international channels on Saturday 22/03 17:30

Manchester united in third aim to rebound from their loss to Liverpool on Sunday 23/03 on Sky Sports UK at 16:30 and above international channels.


Germany sees the DFB Pokal Frauen Semi Finals live on Sky sports in Germany

22/03 14hr Bayern v Hoffenheim (also live DFB play)

23/03 15h30 Hamburg v Werder (also live ZDF Mediathek)

Also live on DAZN outlets


AFC Women’s Champions Cup Quarter Final

Intriguing contest as the single leg Quarter Final ties take place.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_womens_champions_league/where_to_watch.html

https://eurovisionsport.com/schedule

22/03 10am GMT Red Angels v Bam Khatoon

22/03 12pm GMT Ho Chin Ming v Abu Dhabi Country

23/03 4am GMT Melbourne C v Taichung

23/03 5am GMT Urawa v Wuhan


Cyprus Women’s Cup Final

Omonia take on Apollon Ladies Saturday 22/03 15hr live Cytavision Sport 2 at 14hr


Gotham v Orlando highlights the second round of the NWSL live on TNT Sport 3 UK Sunday 23/03 at 9pm GMT. TNT Sport 2 UK will also show Washington v Kansas City 22/03 11:30pm GMT. Other games can be seen on

https://www.nwslsoccer.com/plus

Check for exact schedule in own area


Sky Sports UK will transmit the Scottish Women’s League Cup Final Saturday between Rangers and SWPL1 leaders Hibernian. A fierce contest is expected as Scotland’s current top two clash


In the Netherlands the top two go head to head as PSV host Ajax Saturday 16:30 CET live on ESPN NL. FC Twente host Heerenveen Sunday at 12:15 live on ESPN hoping to end the weekend in the top two positions.


Taça de Portugal Feminino sees the gigantes clash as SL Benfica host Sporting 22/03 at 6pm live Canal 11. On the same date Damaiense face SC Braga at 11am live Canal 11 TV. Valadares play Rio Avenue on Sunday 23/3 at 2pm and Torreense face Vitória at 5pm again both games live on Canal 11 TV.


Barcelona host Real Madrid in Liga F clássico on Sunday 23/03 at 12pm CET live on DAZN platforms

In a intriguing contest for the third place spot Sociedad face Atletico also live on DAZN platforms at 16hr CET.


Third plays Fourth as Besiktas entertain Galatasaray Saturday at 2pm local live on Besiktas Youtube channel.  Both trail the top 2 by 12  and 15 pts respectively with 7 games remaining. Fenerbahçe host Amed at the same time as Fomget will start the round on top of the table with a awarded 3-0 win against Eregli.


Liga mx femenil top clash sees America host Tigres on March 23 at 2am GMT

Saudi Women’s Cup. Jraïdi heads Al Alhi to cup Glory


Ibtissam Jraïdi heads the winning goal





Al Alhi came from behind to claim the Saudi Arabia Women’s Cup in a enthralling duel overcoming Al Qadsiah.

Naomie Kabakaba’s  deflected effort on the stroke of half time levelled the final at 1-1 after Rahaf AlMansouri gave Al Qadsiah the lead firing home a loose ball from a  attempted clearance from a  corner.

Shortly after the interval Ibtissam Jraïdi pounced the Moroccan star heading home a beautifully placed set peice.

Al Alhi held out the 6 minutes of stoppage time to retain the Cup, in front of a enthusiastic crowd both teams being roared on by vibrant support.




Yongchuan Women’s International Tournament. Zambia face Thailand. China play Uzbekistan


Schedule



China, Uzbekistan, Zambia and Thailand will compete in the Yongchuan Women’s International Tournament in April.

The format will be Semi Final and Final.

China will host Uzbekistan in the opening match at 15:30 on April 5, while later in the evening Zambia will face Thailand at 19:35 Chinese time.

In the current fifa ranking China are 17, Thailand 47, Uzbekistan 50 and Zambia 64.

China played in the Pinatar Cup tournament in the last Fifa break drawing 1-1 with Canada defeating Chinese Taipei 4-0 and losing to Mexico 2-0.   It will be interesting to see if Wang Shuang will return to the China squad not being involved in Pinatar following her move to Wuhan from Tottenham.

Thailand played in the Pink Ladies Week in the UAE losing 3-0 to Russia, 4-0 to South Korea and playing a goalless draw with Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan lost 3-0 to South Korea, defeated Jordan 1-0  and the goalless draw with Thailand in the Pink Ladies Week Tournament.

Zambia played out two matches with Malawi losing the first match 3-2 and earning a 2-0 win in the second match.


African Women’s Championships: Kukoma down Nyasa Big Bullets, Dorcas strike sinks Hasaacas, Zesco remain unbeaten through Rd 28. Al Alhy held by Waadi Degla.


CBE continue to race away with the title race a comprehensive 5-0 victory opens a 14 points gap at the top of the table.


Kukoma Ntopwa advanced to the Semi Final courtesy of a Kondawo Banda strike immediately after the interval, defeating Nyasa Big Bullets 2-1.

Ascent Academy defeated MK Academy 4-0 a excellent hattrick from Faith Chinzimu the star of the game.


Beauties FC hold on to their 1 pt advantage at the top of the standings Fiola striking a brace in their 5-0 win over Windhoek.  African Stars defeated fourth place Khomas 1-0. Ongos in third thrashed Namib Daughters 10-0 with Anna Shikusho striking 5 goals.


No upsets In the weekend action of the Fufa Women’s Cup as the Super League teams all advanced.


Dorcas Okyere struck a 69th minute winner as Faith Ladies punched their Cup Final ticket defeating Hasaacas 1-0.

Jónína join Faith in the final a double each from Matilda Fodu and Joyce Atimbila paved the way to a 4-1 win over a brave Rootz Sistaz.


Lycee upset USPA on penalties 5-4 to advance to the Quarter Final otherwise the big guns Aigles with a 7-0 succes, Bambey thrashing Etincelles 10-0 advanced with no problems.


The clash of the top 2 saw a Stalemate as Kick 4 Life hold on to a 1 pt advantage over defending champions LDF Ladies.


In the first leg World Girls dominated Ravia Angels 4-0, while Senior held league leaders Determine Girls to a 1-1 draw.


Shaita consolidated second spot as they defeated Ambassador 4-1. Stages Queens and Real Muja earned excellent wins in the battle against relegation.


The top two both had convincing victories and remain deadlocked at the top of the table on 37pts.


ASEC bounced back from the defeat to Atletico thrashing Glory 10-0 of which Ouedraogo Habibou scored a hattrick.

Second place Atletico defeated bottom placed JFC 7-0 Esperance scoring twice in the rout.


Once again only two games took place in the Hollywoodbets WSL, Selana striking a double for TS Galaxy a game that saw Refiloe Jane make her first appearance for the club.  Copperbelts defeated Durban 3-0 in the other game of the round that took place.


Fridah Kabwe sealed another 3pts for Zesco Ndola Girls overcoming Nchanga 2-0 to remain 13pts clear of Green Buffaloes who kept up their recent excellent form with a 3-1 away win over Luyando. Red Arrows remains third on the log beating Nkwazi 2-0.


Two excellent strikes from Annie Felicia Enganembem lead Ebolowa to a 3-1 win over Ita Mbong who had taken a early lead through Alexandra Tata.

Lekie came back to defeat Caïman 2-1 a thunderous strike from Nicole Ndjock Pouehe just after the interval being the match winner.

Tim Shalom struck twice as Amazone FAP remain third recording a 3-1 win over Vision.


A Mahira Ali brace lead FC Masar to a 4-0 win over NBE to move three points clear of Al Alhy who played out a tense 1-1 draw with Wadi Degla in a excellent contest.


Leaders CF Akbou decimated Oran Centre 28-0 to remain 8pts clear of US Biskra who defeated AR Guelma 3-0. Affak Relizane had a bye round JF Khroub narrowly defeated FC Bejaia 2-1




Sousse and BH Bank remain locked at the top of the standings both recording victories defeating Bouhajla and Sidi Bouzid respectively.


Early strikes from Aziza Rabbah a penalty and Sanaa Mssoudy rounding of a sweeping move lead ASFAR to a 4-0 win over PFAM ín a dominant display. ASFAR remains 8 points clear as they close in on another title

Salamata Diarra struck a brace for second place RS Berkane who beat WAC 2-1, Sylviane Kokora also bagging a double as SC Casablanca defeated ARAFF 3-0.


China 🇨🇳 WSL: MVP Sandrine strikes stoppage time winner. Mukoma fires double for Beijing, Mupopo earns Henan draw, : see highlights below


Henan earn first point of the

A super finish from Kabange Mupopo earned Henan a 1-1 draw


Fridah Mukoma scored twice as Beijing defeated Yongchuan 3-0.



Sandrine Niyonkuru MVP of
the match

Sandrine Niyonkuru struck her second of the game in stoppage time to give Changchun a 3-2 win over Guandong and move to third in the table.



Jiangsu move to the top of the table after a 1-1 draw with Zhejiang

Liaoning suffered there first loss after opening with two victories, Sun Fangxin scoring the match winner for Shandong in the 1-0 succes.

Champions Wuhan suffered a second successive draw playing out a goalless draw with Shanghai the champions open with 2 pts from 3 games as they prepare for a AFC Women’s Champions League Quarter Final against Urawa Reds.

Beijing earned their first victory of the season Zambia’S Frídah Mukoma in excellent form scoring two excellent goals in their 3-0 win over Yongchuan

Kabange Mupopo earned Henan their first points of the season scoring a excellent goal rounding the keeper and calmly rolling the ball into the net for a 1-1 draw with Shaanxi

Sandrine Niyonkuru continued where she left off in FC Masar scoring a brace including a stoppage time winner for Changchun to defeat Guandong in a 5 goal thriller 3-2.