Tue, 19 May, 2026

#U17WAC - In Numbers

Suzhou: The AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026™ came to a close in spectacular fashion on Sunday with DPR Korea retaining the trophy they won two years ago.

The 5-1 win against Japan cemented DPR Korea’s place as the best performing side in the history of the competition. As the tournament draws its curtain, the-AFC.com takes a look at the numbers that defined this latest edition

#U17WAC - DPR Korea’s Ji, Yu dedicate win to fans

Mon, 18 May, 2026

#U17WAC - DPR Korea’s Ji, Yu dedicate win to fans

Suzhou: Head coach Ji Yun Nam and star forward Yu Jong Hyang expressed their delight after DPR Korea produced an emphatic 5-1 win against Japan in the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026™ final on Sunday.

Yu’s brace gave the defending champions a 2-0 lead with Japan pulling a goal back through Yumi Hayashi but there was never any moment that Ji felt that the momentum of the game shifted.

#U17WAC - Japan’s Shirai earmarks areas for improvement

Mon, 18 May, 2026

#U17WAC - Japan’s Shirai earmarks areas for improvement

Suzhou: Sadayoshi Shirai cut a forlorn figure after Japan were defeated 5-1 by DPR Korea in the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026™ final on Sunday.

The head coach was disappointed that his side couldn’t cope with the waves of pressure inflicted on them and even though Yumi Hayashi pulled a goal back to make it 2-1, the opportunity to make a comeback was quickly snuffed out.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_u17_womens_asian_cup.html/video/u17wac-final-dpr-korea-5-1-japan

#U17WAC - DPR Korea’s Yu takes MVP, Top Goalscorer awards

Sun, 17 May, 2026

#U17WAC - DPR Korea’s Yu takes MVP, Top Goalscorer awards

Suzhou: DPR Korea’s Yu Jong Hyang deservingly held aloft the Most Valuable Player and Top Goalscorer awards after displaying her immense potential at the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026™.

With 15 goals, Yu was the runaway winner as Asia witnessed the rise of her prodigious talent.

#U17WAC - DPR Korea’s Kim scoops Best Goalkeeper award

Sun, 17 May, 2026

#U17WAC - DPR Korea’s Kim scoops Best Goalkeeper award

Suzhou: Kim Son Gyong was named the Best Goalkeeper of the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026™ following DPR Korea’s 5-1 triumph against Japan in the final on Sunday.

The 172cm tall custodian was at her best in the decider at Suzhou Sports Centre Stadium, producing heroics to ensure the title stayed with the East Asian side.

#U17WAC - DPR Korea power to record fifth title

Sun, 17 May, 2026

#U17WAC - DPR Korea power to record fifth title

Suzhou: DPR Korea were at their customary best as they defeated Japan 5-1 to lift the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026™ trophy at Suzhou Sports Centre Stadium on Sunday.

Yu Jong Hyang scored four times to take her tournament tally to 15 goals, with Kim Won Sim adding the other to render Yumi Hayashi’s effort immaterial as DPR Korea moved past Japan to land a record-setting fifth title.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_u17_womens_asian_cup.html/photo/final-dpr-korea-v-japan

#U17WAC - Preview - Final: DPR Korea v Japan

Sun, 17 May, 2026

#U17WAC - Preview - Final: DPR Korea v Japan

Suzhou: Expect fireworks when DPR Korea meet Japan in the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026™ final at Suzhou Sports Centre Stadium on Sunday.

In a rivalry that has defined the competition, this will be the seventh final meeting between the two - with each having won the title four times.

Ito confident success awaits Japan

Sat, 16 May, 2026

Ito confident success awaits Japan

Suzhou: Preparation is key for Anri Ito as she builds towards the biggest game of her budding career when Japan take on DPR Korea in the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026™ final on Sunday.

The defender believes no stone has been left unturned as Japan bid to avenge the heartbreak of defeat in the 2024 final and claim a record-setting fifth title.

DPR Korea, not personal accolades, is what matters for Yu

Sat, 16 May, 2026

DPR Korea, not personal accolades, is what matters for Yu

Suzhou: Irrespective of what happens in Sunday’s AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026™ final, there is no doubt that DPR Korea’s Yu Jong Hyang has left a lasting impression on the tournament.

The forward has been one of the standout players, with her 11 goals powering the defending champions through to yet another title showdown against Japan but this is just a step on the pathway she sees for herself.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_u17_womens_asian_cup.html/video/u17wac-preview-final

كأس آسيا للناشئات تحت 17 عاماً - الصور

#U17WAC - In Numbers

Tue, 19 May, 2026

#U17WAC - In Numbers

Suzhou: The AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026™ came to a close in spectacular fashion on Sunday with DPR Korea retaining the trophy they won two years ago.

The 5-1 win against Japan cemented DPR Korea’s place as the best performing side in the history of the competition. As the tournament draws its curtain, the-AFC.com takes a look at the numbers that defined this latest edition

#U17WAC - DPR Korea’s Ji, Yu dedicate win to fans

Mon, 18 May, 2026

#U17WAC - DPR Korea’s Ji, Yu dedicate win to fans

Suzhou: Head coach Ji Yun Nam and star forward Yu Jong Hyang expressed their delight after DPR Korea produced an emphatic 5-1 win against Japan in the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026™ final on Sunday.

Yu’s brace gave the defending champions a 2-0 lead with Japan pulling a goal back through Yumi Hayashi but there was never any moment that Ji felt that the momentum of the game shifted.

#U17WAC - Japan’s Shirai earmarks areas for improvement

Mon, 18 May, 2026

#U17WAC - Japan’s Shirai earmarks areas for improvement

Suzhou: Sadayoshi Shirai cut a forlorn figure after Japan were defeated 5-1 by DPR Korea in the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026™ final on Sunday.

The head coach was disappointed that his side couldn’t cope with the waves of pressure inflicted on them and even though Yumi Hayashi pulled a goal back to make it 2-1, the opportunity to make a comeback was quickly snuffed out.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_u17_womens_asian_cup.html/video/u17wac-final-dpr-korea-5-1-japan

#U17WAC - DPR Korea’s Yu takes MVP, Top Goalscorer awards

Sun, 17 May, 2026

#U17WAC - DPR Korea’s Yu takes MVP, Top Goalscorer awards

Suzhou: DPR Korea’s Yu Jong Hyang deservingly held aloft the Most Valuable Player and Top Goalscorer awards after displaying her immense potential at the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026™.

With 15 goals, Yu was the runaway winner as Asia witnessed the rise of her prodigious talent.

#U17WAC - DPR Korea’s Kim scoops Best Goalkeeper award

Sun, 17 May, 2026

#U17WAC - DPR Korea’s Kim scoops Best Goalkeeper award

Suzhou: Kim Son Gyong was named the Best Goalkeeper of the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026™ following DPR Korea’s 5-1 triumph against Japan in the final on Sunday.

The 172cm tall custodian was at her best in the decider at Suzhou Sports Centre Stadium, producing heroics to ensure the title stayed with the East Asian side.

#U17WAC - DPR Korea power to record fifth title

Sun, 17 May, 2026

#U17WAC - DPR Korea power to record fifth title

Suzhou: DPR Korea were at their customary best as they defeated Japan 5-1 to lift the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026™ trophy at Suzhou Sports Centre Stadium on Sunday.

Yu Jong Hyang scored four times to take her tournament tally to 15 goals, with Kim Won Sim adding the other to render Yumi Hayashi’s effort immaterial as DPR Korea moved past Japan to land a record-setting fifth title.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_u17_womens_asian_cup.html/photo/final-dpr-korea-v-japan

#U17WAC - Preview - Final: DPR Korea v Japan

Sun, 17 May, 2026

#U17WAC - Preview - Final: DPR Korea v Japan

Suzhou: Expect fireworks when DPR Korea meet Japan in the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026™ final at Suzhou Sports Centre Stadium on Sunday.

In a rivalry that has defined the competition, this will be the seventh final meeting between the two - with each having won the title four times.

Ito confident success awaits Japan

Sat, 16 May, 2026

Ito confident success awaits Japan

Suzhou: Preparation is key for Anri Ito as she builds towards the biggest game of her budding career when Japan take on DPR Korea in the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026™ final on Sunday.

The defender believes no stone has been left unturned as Japan bid to avenge the heartbreak of defeat in the 2024 final and claim a record-setting fifth title.

DPR Korea, not personal accolades, is what matters for Yu

Sat, 16 May, 2026

DPR Korea, not personal accolades, is what matters for Yu

Suzhou: Irrespective of what happens in Sunday’s AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026™ final, there is no doubt that DPR Korea’s Yu Jong Hyang has left a lasting impression on the tournament.

The forward has been one of the standout players, with her 11 goals powering the defending champions through to yet another title showdown against Japan but this is just a step on the pathway she sees for herself.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_u17_womens_asian_cup.html/video/u17wac-preview-final

كأس آسيا للناشئات تحت 17 عاماً - الفيديو

#U17WAC - In Numbers

Tue, 19 May, 2026

#U17WAC - In Numbers

Suzhou: The AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026™ came to a close in spectacular fashion on Sunday with DPR Korea retaining the trophy they won two years ago.

The 5-1 win against Japan cemented DPR Korea’s place as the best performing side in the history of the competition. As the tournament draws its curtain, the-AFC.com takes a look at the numbers that defined this latest edition

#U17WAC - DPR Korea’s Ji, Yu dedicate win to fans

Mon, 18 May, 2026

#U17WAC - DPR Korea’s Ji, Yu dedicate win to fans

Suzhou: Head coach Ji Yun Nam and star forward Yu Jong Hyang expressed their delight after DPR Korea produced an emphatic 5-1 win against Japan in the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026™ final on Sunday.

Yu’s brace gave the defending champions a 2-0 lead with Japan pulling a goal back through Yumi Hayashi but there was never any moment that Ji felt that the momentum of the game shifted.

#U17WAC - Japan’s Shirai earmarks areas for improvement

Mon, 18 May, 2026

#U17WAC - Japan’s Shirai earmarks areas for improvement

Suzhou: Sadayoshi Shirai cut a forlorn figure after Japan were defeated 5-1 by DPR Korea in the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026™ final on Sunday.

The head coach was disappointed that his side couldn’t cope with the waves of pressure inflicted on them and even though Yumi Hayashi pulled a goal back to make it 2-1, the opportunity to make a comeback was quickly snuffed out.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_u17_womens_asian_cup.html/video/u17wac-final-dpr-korea-5-1-japan

#U17WAC - DPR Korea’s Yu takes MVP, Top Goalscorer awards

Sun, 17 May, 2026

#U17WAC - DPR Korea’s Yu takes MVP, Top Goalscorer awards

Suzhou: DPR Korea’s Yu Jong Hyang deservingly held aloft the Most Valuable Player and Top Goalscorer awards after displaying her immense potential at the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026™.

With 15 goals, Yu was the runaway winner as Asia witnessed the rise of her prodigious talent.

#U17WAC - DPR Korea’s Kim scoops Best Goalkeeper award

Sun, 17 May, 2026

#U17WAC - DPR Korea’s Kim scoops Best Goalkeeper award

Suzhou: Kim Son Gyong was named the Best Goalkeeper of the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026™ following DPR Korea’s 5-1 triumph against Japan in the final on Sunday.

The 172cm tall custodian was at her best in the decider at Suzhou Sports Centre Stadium, producing heroics to ensure the title stayed with the East Asian side.

#U17WAC - DPR Korea power to record fifth title

Sun, 17 May, 2026

#U17WAC - DPR Korea power to record fifth title

Suzhou: DPR Korea were at their customary best as they defeated Japan 5-1 to lift the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026™ trophy at Suzhou Sports Centre Stadium on Sunday.

Yu Jong Hyang scored four times to take her tournament tally to 15 goals, with Kim Won Sim adding the other to render Yumi Hayashi’s effort immaterial as DPR Korea moved past Japan to land a record-setting fifth title.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_u17_womens_asian_cup.html/photo/final-dpr-korea-v-japan

#U17WAC - Preview - Final: DPR Korea v Japan

Sun, 17 May, 2026

#U17WAC - Preview - Final: DPR Korea v Japan

Suzhou: Expect fireworks when DPR Korea meet Japan in the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026™ final at Suzhou Sports Centre Stadium on Sunday.

In a rivalry that has defined the competition, this will be the seventh final meeting between the two - with each having won the title four times.

Ito confident success awaits Japan

Sat, 16 May, 2026

Ito confident success awaits Japan

Suzhou: Preparation is key for Anri Ito as she builds towards the biggest game of her budding career when Japan take on DPR Korea in the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026™ final on Sunday.

The defender believes no stone has been left unturned as Japan bid to avenge the heartbreak of defeat in the 2024 final and claim a record-setting fifth title.

DPR Korea, not personal accolades, is what matters for Yu

Sat, 16 May, 2026

DPR Korea, not personal accolades, is what matters for Yu

Suzhou: Irrespective of what happens in Sunday’s AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026™ final, there is no doubt that DPR Korea’s Yu Jong Hyang has left a lasting impression on the tournament.

The forward has been one of the standout players, with her 11 goals powering the defending champions through to yet another title showdown against Japan but this is just a step on the pathway she sees for herself.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_u17_womens_asian_cup.html/video/u17wac-preview-final