Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Manila: Former England international Terry Butcher has been appointed head coach of the Philippines men's team ahead of the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019.
Butcher, who was also England captain, replaces German Thomas Dooley.
A former centre-back, Butcher featured in three editions of the FIFA World Cup and the Azkals will be counting on his experience to guide them when they make their debut in the finals of the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019.
Among the British clubs Butcher managed were Newport County FC and Inverness Caledonian Thistle.
Philippines are in Group C of the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 alongside China PR, Korea Republic and Kyrgyz Republic.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Dubai: Hosts United Arab Emirates in Group A will open Asia’s most prestigious competition in a thrilling encounter against Bahrain on Saturday, January 5, 2019 at 8:00pm UAE time, at the Zayed Sports City Stadium, one of three competition venues in Abu Dhabi.
The Al Nahyan Stadium will host its first match in style when Thailand take on India in Group A on Sunday, January 6, 2019 at 5:30pm UAE time. The third stadium in Abu Dhabi - Mohammed Bin Zayed Stadium – will take centre-stage on Monday, January 7, 2019 at 8:00pm with Asia’s top ranked side Islamic Republic of Iran taking on Yemen in Group D’s opening match.
Australia’s title defence opener against Jordan will be the first Group B match in Al Ain at the Hazza bin Zayed Stadium on January 6, 2019 at 3:00pm and the city’s second stadium - Khalifa bin Zayed Stadium - will host its first match between China PR and Asian Cup debutants Kyrgyz Republic in Group C on January 7, 2019 at 3:00pm.
Sharjah Stadium, the sole venue in the Emirate of Sharjah, will welcome the competition when Syria take on Palestine in Group B on January 6, 2019 at 8:00pm.
Dubai’s Rashid Stadium will be the stage for the Group E opener between Saudi Arabia and DPR Korea on Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at 8:00pm with Korea Republic and the Philippines opening their Group C campaign at the Al Maktoum Stadium on Monday, January 7, 2019 at 5:30pm.
The ultimate champions of Asia will be crowned on Friday, February 1, 2019 at 6pm UAE time at the Zayed Sports City Stadium.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Kuala Lumpur: With excitement levels reaching an all-time high at the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 Final Draw on Friday, the AFC and the Higher LOC have announced today the official match schedule for the biggest-ever AFC Asian Cup. Join the-AFC.com as we look at the key battles and intriguing encounters on offer.
Asia’s 24 top teams will compete for the coveted Continental prize from January 5 to February 1 in 2019 and as part of efforts to better engage and excite Asia’s passionate fans, the match schedule has been established taking into consideration the time zones across the five AFC regions.
It means the majority of matches involving teams in the East and ASEAN zones are scheduled to commence at 3:00pm and 5:30pm, ahead of the last 8:00pm Group Stage kick-off.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Dubai: The Final Draw for the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 on Friday produced six interesting groups as the Continent's top 24 teams get set for 28 days of high quality action in the United Arab Emirates on January 5-February 1, 2019.
Islamic Republic of Iran legend Ali Daei was excited with the result of the draw, describing it as one that promises much action next January.
Held at the Armani Hotel in Dubai's iconic Burj Khalifa, the Final Draw was a glittering affair. Join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the composition of the six groups.