AFC President lauds Japan’s inspirational impact

Thu, 02 May, 2024

AFC President lauds Japan’s inspirational impact

Tokyo: Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has hailed the progress of Japan during his visit to the football-loving nation, where he met with newly elected Japan Football Association (JFA) President Tsuneyasu Miyamoto.

At the outset, the AFC President extended his congratulations to former Japan Captain Miyamoto on his election as the JFA President in March.

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Shaikh Salman reinforces role of Korea FA in raising Asian game

Tue, 30 Apr, 2024

Shaikh Salman reinforces role of Korea FA in raising Asian game

Seoul: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa concluded his visit to Seoul, Korea Republic, today where he held several high-level meetings with the nation’s top officials, including the Korea Republic Prime Minister Han Duck Soo as well as Korea Football Association (KFA) President Chung Mong Gyu.

The AFC President underlined the strong sense of partnership between the AFC and the KFA and applauded the pivotal role of the Association in elevating the standards of Asian football over the years, exemplified by the ever-expanding list of triumphs achieved by the KFA and its national teams and clubs across all levels.

AFC President lauds Continent’s passion for futsal

Mon, 29 Apr, 2024

AFC President lauds Continent’s passion for futsal

Kuala Lumpur: Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has hailed the significant strides made in futsal across the Continent while congratulating the Islamic Republic of Iran for securing a record-extending 13th AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ title following the conclusion of the 17th edition of the competition in Bangkok, Thailand, on Sunday.

In a pulsating final showdown at the Bangkok Arena, the Central Asians triumphed 4-1 over arch-rivals Thailand with an electrifying performance, underscoring their dominant displays over the 11-day Continental showpiece that saw them notch 25 goals in the process. 

Know The Coach - Go Oiwa (Japan)

Wed, 01 May, 2024

Know The Coach - Go Oiwa (Japan)

Doha: Go Oiwa has achieved much success since retiring as a player in 2010 and moving into coaching, with the Japanese tactician aiming to add the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ title to his list of achievements.

Having suffered a premature exit two years ago, Oiwa will lead his Young Samurai Blue squad to face Uzbekistan in a mouth-watering AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ final at Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium on Friday.
 
Oiwa’s side were shown the door by Uzbekistan in the semi-finals of the 2022 edition but Doha has fond memories for the Japanese as this was where they won their only AFc U23 Asian Cup title in 2016.

Road to Final - Japan

Tue, 30 Apr, 2024

Road to Final - Japan

Doha: Japan will face Uzbekistan in the final of the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ final aiming to add to the title they won in Doha in 2016.

Go Oiwa's side endured a challenging route to the final, having been drawn in a tough Group B.
 
The-AFC.com retraces the East Asian's side journey to Friday's decider.