Articles by Shibajee Das

About Shibajee Das

Shibajee is a multimedia journalist with a passion and understanding of the men's and women's football scene. Selected for the inaugural FIFA-CIES Executive Programme in Sports Management in India, he has experience working in Asian football having covered the AFC Champions League Elite, AFC Champions League Two (and previous AFC Cup), AFC U23 Asian Cup, FIFA World Cup qualifiers among many other games and events.

Australia and Korea Republic qualify for the knockout stage

March 6, 2026 Shibajee Das

Hosts Australia and 2022 finalists Korea Republic became the first teams to book their place in the knockout stage of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026. It turned out to be a record-breaking night for […]

Japan start with victory; India suffer heartbreak against Vietnam

March 5, 2026 Shibajee Das

One of the tournament favourites, Japan, began their AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 campaign with a 2-0 victory against Chinese Taipei in Group C at the Perth Rectangular Stadium. Nadeshiko had to be patient and […]

‘We are manifesting FIFA World Cup qualification!’ Blue Tigresses hope to change Indian football forever

February 24, 2026 Shibajee Das

The world’s most populous nation is ready to compete in what is arguably the most significant tournament in its recent history. The AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 comes in a period when Indian football has […]

From social stigma to the global stage: Monika’s Bangladesh dare to dream

February 18, 2026 Shibajee Das

When Bangladesh qualified for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026, they became the lowest-ranked nation to ever do so in the tournament’s history. For many, it was completely unexpected, however for followers of South Asian […]

When Al Nassr came to Goa: what does it mean for Indian football?

October 26, 2025 Shibajee Das

Ever since the AFC Champions League Two group stage draw was conducted on 15 August, there was a buzz among Indian football fans as FC Goa were drawn alongside Saudi heavyweights Al Nassr in Group […]