ASEAN's next generation primed to shine

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

ASEAN's next generation primed to shine

Kuala Lumpur: Indonesia can expect a stiff challenge in their defence of the AFF U-15 Championship title when the 2019 edition kicks off in Chonburi, Thailand on Saturday.

Indonesia edged Thailand on penalties to seal the 2018 crown on home soil, a triumph which sparked a run into the quarter-finals of the 2018 AFC U-16 Championship, but will face no shortage of challengers in their bid to defend the AFF U-15 Championship title.

Drawn in Group A, Indonesia will have to battle past Myanmar, Vietnam, Timor-Leste, Singapore and Philippines to seal a place in the semi-finals.

Central Asia’s next generation ready to fire

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Central Asia’s next generation ready to fire

Dushanbe: Promising youngsters from throughout Central Asia have touched down in Tajikistan determined to make their mark at the 2019 CAFA U-16 Championship, which begins on Friday.

With all six Central Asian Football Association member nations competing, the tournament promises to uncover stars of the future as they fight for regional bragging rights.

A loaded 15-match schedule will play out over the course of a week in both Dushanbe and Hisor, with the team that finishes on top the points table to be crowned champions.

Saudi Arabia cruise to title

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Saudi Arabia cruise to title

Zarqa: Saudi Arabia won the 2019 West Asian Football Federation U-15 Boys title with a 3-1 win over hosts Jordan on Tuesday.

Saudi Arabia, who had defeated Syria 3-0 in their opening second round league match on Sunday, turned on the power after going behind to Adham Alrefai's 23rd minute strike.

Asian hopefuls to identify 2020 Qualifiers opponents

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Asian hopefuls to identify 2020 Qualifiers opponents

Kuala Lumpur: Asia’s budding talents will begin their journey to the AFC U-16 Championship 2020 Finals after identifying their Qualifying opponents in the official draw ceremony at the AFC House on Thursday.

All 47 AFC Member Associations (MAs) have expressed their interest to participate in the 2020 Qualifiers, where they will be divided into two zones of WEST (West, South and Central) with 25 teams, and EAST (East and ASEAN) with 22 teams.

The WEST Zone shall have five groups of four teams and one group of five teams, while the EAST Zone shall have three groups of four teams and two groups with five teams.

The Asian hopefuls will vie for top spot in their respective groups that promises direct qualification, while four best second-placed teams will advance to the 2020 Finals.