Zipporah to perform newly-unveiled AFC Women’s Asian Cup anthem

February 24 – With kickoff fast approaching, the AFC Women’s Asian Cup has moved to add another layer to the build-up, unveiling the tournament’s first-ever official anthem. 

Titled ‘That’s How We Win’, the track has been developed by opening ceremony music director Joel Farland alongside Australian songwriter and producer Nat Dunn – who looked to blend percussive elements with instrumentation influenced by cultures across Asia, to reflect the tournament’s continental scope.  

It will be performed live at the opening ceremony at Perth Stadium on March 1 by Australian R&B artist Zipporah, who will be joined by Audrey Nuna. 

The anthem marks the first time the Women’s Asian Cup has commissioned a dedicated tournament song – a signal of the event’s growing commercial and cultural footprint. Since the turn of the year, organisers have also revealed the competition’s first bespoke match ball, christened ‘Wavemaker’, and its first official mascot, Naara the fire horse, as part of an expanded branding push ahead of the finals. 

Zipporah said: “I’m incredibly honoured not only to give voice to this piece but to perform it at the Opening Ceremony. It will be a truly special moment to perform the Official Anthem and help ignite the energy of the tournament from the first moment. 

“My hope is that when people hear this anthem, they feel inspired, connected and know there is nothing stopping them from dreaming fearlessly.” 

Sarah Walsh, Chief Operating Officer of the Local Organising Committee, added: “The first-ever Official Anthem is a real milestone for this tournament. ‘That’s How We Win’ captures what women’s football is all about – grit, belief and unity – while bringing together the sounds and cultures of Asia in one powerful track. 

“As we get ready to welcome teams and fans from across the region, this anthem sets the tone for a tournament built on connection and shared celebration, and we can’t wait to hear it sung back in stadiums across Australia.” 

The tournament will run from March 1st to 21st across Perth, Gold Coast and Sydney. 

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