Record nine-time Women's Asian Cup champions China face host nation Australia in the first semifinal of the 2026 tournament. China are also this edition's defending champions, having won the last title in India in 2022.
"Very happy to be in the semifinals. We took it very seriously; we knew it wouldn't be easy," he said. "Cup matches aren't decided until the very end. They found a goal, and it's normal for them to come at you in the final minutes. The team knew how to handle it well. We're in the semifinals, and that's what's important.
Nigeria are looking more and more like the team to beat at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), as the Super Eagles soared into the semifinals as the only side to maintain a perfect winning record at the tournament. Standing between them and a place in the final are hosts Morocco, Africa's top-ranked nation and 2022 World Cup semifinalists, buoyed by home support and expectation.
