Preview - Group A: Qatar v Indonesia

Mon, 15 Apr, 2024

Preview - Group A: Qatar v Indonesia

Doha: There will be no holding back when Indonesia open their AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ Group A campaign on Monday.

Awaiting the tournament debutants are hosts Qatar, who are equally determined to go all the way after the senior team won the AFC Asian Cup™ title for the second consecutive time just weeks ago. 

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Preview - Group A: Australia v Jordan

Mon, 15 Apr, 2024

Preview - Group A: Australia v Jordan

Doha: Jordan head coach Abdallah Abu Zema is hoping to build on his nation’s run to the final of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ as the country pursues a first-ever Olympic Games qualification when the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ kicks off on Monday.

The Jordanians begin their campaign for one of the three guaranteed berths in Paris in Group A against Australia at Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium with the achievements of the senior team still fresh in their memories.

#AFCU23 - Ones to Watch

Sun, 14 Apr, 2024

#AFCU23 - Ones to Watch

Kuala Lumpur: Sixteen teams from across the continent will bring some of Asia's brightest talents to the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ as the sixth edition of the tournament kicks off on Monday.

Over the years, the competition has witnessed a number of players who have gone on to impress for club and country, and that is exactly what the current crop of players will be aiming for as they also seek continental glory and a place at the 2024 Paris Olympics by finishing as one of the top three teams.
 
From Japanese midfield livewire Kuryu Matsuki to United Arab Emirates prolific scorer Sultan Adil, the-AFC.com takes a look at eight youngsters who could make heads turn in the latest edition of the continental competition.

#AFCU23 - In Numbers

Fri, 12 Apr, 2024

#AFCU23 - In Numbers

Doha: The AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024 kicks off on Monday with 16 teams aiming to lift the coveted trophy.

Ahead of the opening day matches, the-AFC.com takes a look at the key facts and figures of the sixth edition of the tournament.

#AFCU23: Stars who have shone

Wed, 10 Apr, 2024

#AFCU23: Stars who have shone

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC U23 Asian Cup™ has a history of showcasing some of the brightest talents on the continent as the players on display look to continue their rise to prominence.

Many of those who have stood out for their countries over the years have gone on to become key performers for their senior national teams and represent some of the biggest clubs in Asia and beyond.
 
As the sixth edition of the AFC U23 Asian Cup (formerly the AFC U23 Championship) approaches its kick-off on April 15, and having already looked at the previous MVPs, the-AFC.com now shines the spotlight on some of the other big names to have graced the tournament.

#ACFutsal2024 - Know Your Teams: Groups A & B

Sun, 14 Apr, 2024

#ACFutsal2024 - Know Your Teams: Groups A & B

Bangkok: The AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Thailand 2024 kicks off on April 17 with 16 teams aiming to lift the coveted title.

Join the-AFC.com as we preview Groups A and B with the top two teams from each to progress to the quarter-finals, with the tournament also serving as the qualifier for the FIFA Futsal World Cup Uzbekistan 2024. 

#ACL - Semi-final (West): Ones to Watch

Sat, 13 Apr, 2024

#ACL - Semi-final (West): Ones to Watch

Al Ain: The race for the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 title boils down to four teams as the competition enters the semi-final stage. Former champions Al Ain and Al Hilal lock horns on the west side with the first leg taking place in the UAE on Tuesday.

With both sides boasting multiple local and international stars, the-AFC.com shines the spotlight on three stars from each side that could make the difference in their respective teams’ pursuit of a spot in the final.

#ACL - East S-Final: How they got there

Sun, 14 Apr, 2024

#ACL - East S-Final: How they got there

Ulsan: Korea Republic's Ulsan Hyundai FC will host Yokohama F. Marinos of Japan in the first leg of the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 East semi-final on Wednesday.

It promises to be an enthralling showdown with Ulsan Hyundai seeking a third continental title while Yokohama will be aiming to lift the coveted trophy for the first time.
 
Join the-AFC.com as we take a look at how the two sides progressed to the semi-finals.

#AFCCup - West Zone Final: Key Players

Sun, 14 Apr, 2024

#AFCCup - West Zone Final: Key Players

Karbala: Oman’s Al Nahda and Lebanon’s Al Ahed face-off in a double header with a place in the AFC Cup™ 2023/24 final the reward for the winning side in the West Zone Final.

The two teams will be familiar with each other’s game, having qualified together from Group A, but this time around only one of them will qualify through to the next round. The-AFC.com highlights the players who have the potential to be the difference makers in the tie.

#AFCCup - Road to Inter-Zone final

Sun, 14 Apr, 2024

#AFCCup - Road to Inter-Zone final

Bishkek: FK Abdysh-Ata Kant and Central Coast Mariners FC will square off in the AFC Cup™ 2023/24 Inter-Zone final on Wednesday.

Both sides will be aiming to create history as no team from Kyrgyz Republic or Australia have featured in the AFC Cup final before. 
 
The-AFC.com takes a look at how the two progressed to the Inter-Zone final.