AFC Women's Asian Cup
Comprising a hand-picked group of experienced coaches, educators and analysts, the team will play a key role in identifying emerging technical and tactical trends, spotlighting rising talent and producing insights that will form the basis of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Technical Report.
The report will serve as both a historical record of the tournament and a practical resource for technical staff across Asia, helping to shape the continued growth of the women’s game.
Leading the TOT, AFC Head of Women’s Football Bai Lili said: “The AFC Women’s Asian Cup has evolved significantly, from an invitational competition featuring eight teams to a highly competitive 12-team tournament earned through qualification.
“As the women’s game continues to grow in visibility and quality, our responsibility is to document the tactical developments, technical standards, and emerging trends on display, and convert those observations into practical insights that will support the sustained advancement of women’s football across Asia.”
TOT Lead
Bai Lili (CHN)
Head of Women’s Football, AFC Technical Division
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Experience:
TOT: AFC U16 Women’s Championship 2015™, AFC U16 Women’s Championship 2017™, AFC U19 Women’s Championship 2017™, AFC U16 Women’s Championship 2019™, AFC U19 Women’s Championship 2019™, AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup 2024™, AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup 2024™, AFC Women’s Asian Cup™ (2022, 2026), AFC Women’s Champions League 2024/25™
Player: China PR Women’s National Team (2000–2006), Shanghai Women’s Club (1995 -2006)
Assistant Coach: China U17 Women’s National Team (2013–2014)
Technical Observers
Raeanne Maree Dower (AUS)
FIFA Technical Expert
Experience:
Player: Australia U19 women’s national team (1987-1988), Australia women’s national team (1989)
TOT: AFC Women’s Asian Cup India™ (2022, 2026), AFC Women’s Champions League 2024/25™
Head Coach: Australia U17 Women’s National Team (July 2017 – December 2024).
Assistant Coach: Australia U20 women’s national team and Australia women’s national team (2019).
First Australian woman coach to attain the AFC Pro Diploma and first Female Technical Director of Women’s Football in Australia.
Asako Takakura (JPN)
FIFA Technical Expert
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Experience:
TOT: AFC Women’s Asian Cup™ (2014, 2018, 2026), FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup (2025)
Head Coach: Japan women’s national team (2016-2021), Japan U20 women’s national team (2015-2016), Japan U17 women’s national team (2013-2014), Shanghai FC (2023-2025)
Winner: AFC Women’s Coach of the Year (2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, and 2019)
Soleen Hamed Tawfiq Al-Zoubi (JOR)
AFC Youth Panel Member / Technical Director of Women’s Football, Football Association of Malaysia / FIFA Technical Leadership Expert
Experience:
TOT: AFC Women’s Asian Cup™ (2022, 2026), AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup™ (2024)
Head Coach: Malaysia Senior Women’s National Team (2022-2024)
Head of Women’s Football: Jordan Football Association (2016-2022)
Houriya Hussain Sulaiman Juma Taheri (UAE)
AFC Coach Education Panel
Experience:
Player: United Arab Emirates Women’s National Team (2009–2017)
Head Coach: UAE U16 women’s national team (2017–2018), UAE women’s national team (2017–2021), UAE U20 women’s national team (2018–2023), UAE U17 women’s national team (2024 - Present)
Groups Sports Clubs Specialist: Abu Dhabi Sports Council (2014 - Present)
Konomi Suzuki (JPN)
AFC Youth Panel / JFA Tutor
Experience:
Head Coach: Northern Mariana Islands U17 and U20 Men’s National Teams (2023 – 2025)
Assistant Coach: Japan U19 Women’s National Team (April – December 2025)
Interim Technical Director: Northern Mariana Islands (February 2024 – March 2025)
Letecia Callejas Bautista (PHI)
Bro. Andrew Gonzales College of Education – Physical Education
Experience:
AFC Youth Panel Member: (2019 - 2025)
TOT: AFC Women’s Asian Cup™ (2018, 2022, 2026), AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup™ (2024), AFC U19 Women’s Championship™ (2019), AFC U16 Women’s Championship™ (2019)
Instructor: AFC “C” Coaching Certificate Course (2017–Present)
Head Coach: Philippines U19 Women's National Team (2012 -2013), Philippines Women's National Team (2013 - 2018)
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