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‘We have to be realistic’: Bangladesh women’s coach Butler on improving rankings
Daily Star
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August 11, 2025
"Like snakes and ladders, what goes up sometimes comes down," Bangladesh women's football head coach Peter Butler reflected on the team's landmark climb in the FIFA rankings. Following their breakthrough campaign in Myanmar in June–July this year,...
‘Never served pangash’ to women footballers: Kiron debunks social media claims
Daily Star
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August 11, 2025
Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) Women's Committee chairman Mahfuza Akhter Kiron has dismissed social media claims that the federation provides substandard diets to women's footballers. The debate erupted after Bangladesh's U-20 women's team,...
FCCC and UNDP partner on gender equality
Islands Business
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August 11, 2025
PACIFIC island countries have gathered in Suva, Fiji, to strengthen their capacity to measure and respond to the opportunities and challenges of digital trade. Regional countries have recognised the need to increase capacity around their digital...
How each team qualified for the ASEAN Women's Championship semis
ESPN Global
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In the blink of an eye, the semifinals of the ASEAN Women's Championship -- officially known as the ASEAN MSIG Serenity Cup -- are here. Just last Wednesday, the tournament kicked off with eight teams -- Vietnam, Philippines, Thailand, Myanmar,...
Tok Pisin: Speaking PNG’s main language is more than cultural courtesy
The Interpreter
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August 11, 2025
If Australia wants to be seen as part of the Pacific family and not merely as a regional partner, it must do more than increase its development assistance or elevate diplomatic rhetoric. A crucial step is to invest in the most fundamental currency...
Australia hands Filipinas first loss in ASEAN Women’s Serenity Cup
Manila Standard
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August 10, 2025
Australia dealt a blow to the Philippines’ title-retention bid on Sunday in the ASEAN Women’s MSIG Serenity Cup 2025. Alana Jancevski delivered the decisive goal just before halftime, lifting Australia to a 1-0 win over the Filipinas at Việt Trì...
Australia U23 claim first victory of ASEAN Women’s Championships
The National Tribune
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August 11, 2025
Australia’s U-23 Women’s National Team bounced back overnight with a 1-0 win against defending champions, the Philippines at the ASEAN Women’s Championships MSIG Serenity Cup 2025. Not content after their opening match defeat by Myanmar last week,...
Bangladesh through to U-20 Women’s Asian Cup after nervous wait
United News of Bangladesh
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It wasn’t the way they pictured it, but Bangladesh’s under-20 women will take it. A few hours after being thumped 6-1 by South Korea, they were celebrating history — a first-ever spot in the AFC U-20 Women’s Asian Cup finals. The news came from...
Bangladesh qualify for Women's U-20 Asian Cup
New Age Bangladesh
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AFC U-20 Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers Staff Correspondent 10 August, 2025, 18:26 Bangladesh players celebrate after scoring their opening goal during their AFC Under-20 Women's Asian Cup qualifiers match against South Korea at the Lao National...
Philippines' shock loss to Australia U23 throws ASEAN Women's Championship wide open
ESPN Singapore
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August 11, 2025
On paper, it was a game that Philippines would have been expected to win. Not only by virtue of the fact that they are the defending champions of the ASEAN Women's Championship -- officially known as the ASEAN MSIG Serenity Cup 2025 -- but also...
Bangladesh U-20 women seal maiden Asian Cup berth, emulate senior side
Daily Star
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August 10, 2025
Sun Aug 10, 2025 07:47 PM Last update on: Sun Aug 10, 2025 08:01 PM Star Sports Report Sun Aug 10, 2025 07:47 PM Last update on: Sun Aug 10, 2025 08:01 PM Riding on two wins in three matches, Bangladesh secured their first-ever spot in the AFC...
Bangladesh qualify for U-20 Women’s Asian Cup for the first time
The Business Standard
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August 10, 2025
Following Lebanon's 8-0 loss to China, Bangladesh have secured a place in the AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup for the first time as one of the three best runners-up. After today's 6-1 defeat to South Korea, Bangladesh's wait to qualify for the main...
Vietnam crush Indonesia 7–0, edge toward ASEAN Women’s Football Championship semifinal
People's Army Newspaper
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Vietnam opened the scoring at the 24th minute with a goal from Nguyen Thi Bich Just three minutes later, Hoang Thi Loan doubled the lead with a decisive strike. Throughout the opening 45 minutes, Indonesia posed little threat to goalkeeper Khong...
Myanmar senior and U20 women’s teams face crucial matches today
Global New Light Of Myanmar
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August 9, 2025
Myanmar U20 women’s team to face India in the crucial knockout match for victory. PHOTO: SOE NYUNT THAW The Myanmar senior women’s national team, currently competing in the 2025 ASEAN Women’s Championship in Vietnam, and the Myanmar U20 women’s...
India rises to 63rd in FIFA rankings after AFC Women’s Asian Cup Qualification
Nagaland Post
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August 7, 2025
The Indian women’s football team has made a significant leap in the latest FIFA rankings, climbing seven spots to reach 63rd position following a landmark victory over Thailand. The win not only boosted their global standing but also sealed a...
Myanmar women edge past Australia in AFF Championship opener
Global New Light Of Myanmar
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August 7, 2025
Myanmar’s national women’s football team earned a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Australia in their opening Group B match of the 2025 ASEAN Women’s Championship held on 6 August in Vietnam. Despite being placed in a tough group, Myanmar secured a...
Bangladesh drawn with Jordan, Chinese Taipei in U-17 Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers
Daily Star
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August 7, 2025
Bangladesh have been drawn in Group H alongside hosts Jordan and Chinese Taipei for the AFC U-17 Women's Asian Cup Qualifiers, as announced during the official draw held at the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) headquarters in Malaysia today. The...
India women’s team jumps to 63rd in FIFA rankings after Asian Cup qualification
News9 Live
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August 7, 2025
Football News Indian women’s football team moves up in FIFA rankings. Photo: @IndianFootball New Delhi: The Indian women’s football team jumped seven places to 63rd in the latest FIFA rankings, following the landmark win over Thailand that fetched...
Vietnam crush Cambodia 6-0 in opener of 2025 ASEAN Women's Championship
People's Army Newspaper
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Ahead of the match, Vietnam were said to overpower their opponent in both skills and experience. Meanwhile, Cambodia remained a developing team still finding their footing at regional competitions. In the eighth minute, Duong Thi Van opened the...
India Rises To 63Rd In FIFA Rankings After Historic AFC Women's Asian Cup Qualification
MENAFN
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August 7, 2025
(MENAFN- IANS) New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) The Indian women's football team has made a significant leap in the latest FIFA rankings, climbing seven spots to reach 63rd position following a landmark victory over Thailand. The win not only boosted their...