The AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022 will also be the final stage of Asian qualification for the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup.
The Football Maharashtra Center of Excellence was inaugurated by the Chief Minister of Maharashtra Shri Uddhav Thackeray.
The D.Y. Patil Stadium, the venue of the Final on February 6, has seen renovation of floodlights while the pitch has been upgraded to meet international standards.
Preparations for installation and setup of the technology have already begun in the respective venues.
A total of 32 match officials, comprising 16 referees and assistant referees from 15 Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Member Associations, will take charge.
Roma successfully led the bid for AFC Women’s Asian Cup, which India is set to host next year in January 2022.