Uzbekistan’s march to second AFC U17 Asian Cup™ crown applauded by Shaikh Salman

Mon, 21 Apr, 2025

Uzbekistan’s march to second AFC U17 Asian Cup™ crown applauded by Shaikh Salman

Kuala Lumpur: Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President has congratulated Uzbekistan on securing their second title after the Central Asians defeated Saudi Arabia 2-0 to clinch the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 crown at the King Fahd Sports City Stadium in Taif on Sunday.

Muhammad Khakimov’s conversion from the penalty spot in the 51st minute and a fine effort by the tournament’s Most Valuable Player Sadriddin Khasanov 19 minutes later led the visitors, who were reduced to nine men in the first half, to the coveted title for only the second time in history, having emerged champions in 2012.

Uzbekistan’s Khasanov takes Most Valuable Player award

Mon, 21 Apr, 2025

Uzbekistan’s Khasanov takes Most Valuable Player award

Taif: Sadriddin Khasanov was named the Most Valuable Player of the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 following a stellar tournament which helped Uzbekistan win the title after a 2-0 win over Saudi Arabia on Sunday.

The forward illuminated the final with a memorable second goal where he nutmegged Alwaleed Aloufi before driving into the box to slot past Abdulrahman Al Otaibi.

Uzbekistan's Aliev bags Top Scorer honour

Mon, 21 Apr, 2025

Uzbekistan's Aliev bags Top Scorer honour

Taif: Uzbekistan’s Asilbek Aliev picked up the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 Top Scorer award after finishing with five goals following their 2-0 win over Saudi Arabia in the final on Sunday.

The forward had an outstanding tournament, including a four-match goalscoring streak from the first Group A match until the quarter-finals.

Uzbekistan's Rustamjonov scoops Best Goalkeeper award

Mon, 21 Apr, 2025

Uzbekistan's Rustamjonov scoops Best Goalkeeper award

Taif: Nematulloh Rustamjonov was named the Best Goalkeeper of the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 following Uzbekistan’s 2-0 win against Saudi Arabia in Sunday’s final.

Rustamjonov produced on an impressive showing for Uzbekistan, playing in five of their six matches enroute to the title.

Resilient Uzbekistan persevere to lift title

Mon, 21 Apr, 2025

Resilient Uzbekistan persevere to lift title

Taif: Nine-man Uzbekistan overcame the odds to win the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 title after defeating Saudi Arabia 2-0 in the final on Sunday.

Uzbekistan stayed resilient despite losing two players to red cards in the first half to lift the coveted trophy for a second time, having emerged champions in 2012.