Kuala Lumpur: With just over 100 days remaining until Asia’s premier women’s football tournament kicks off, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and Kelme have unveiled Wavemaker, the Official Match Ball for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026, scheduled from March 1 to 21.

The AFC said Wavemaker is inspired by the power and beauty of Australia’s coastline, capturing “the dynamic rhythm of ocean waves” and symbolising the determination of women athletes “riding the tide of progress and breaking barriers,” as well as their resilience and unity in striving for excellence.

The ball features gradient wave patterns that echo the surging tides of the Great Barrier Reef, conveying fluidity and movement to reflect the game’s energy. Its coral red and ocean blue palette pays tribute to Aus

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