AFC President praises Sri Lanka’s efforts to elevate football

Fri, 19 Apr, 2024

AFC President praises Sri Lanka’s efforts to elevate football

Colombo: AFC President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has hailed the commitment of the Football Federation of Sri Lanka (FFSL) towards lifting the standards of the game.

Shaikh Salman, who held fruitful discussions with FFSL President Jaswar Umar during his three-day visit to Colombo that will conclude on Sunday, praised the recent initiatives undertaken by the FFSL and also noted the progress of the Sri Lanka Men’s National Team.

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Semi-finals: 1st Leg in Numbers

Fri, 19 Apr, 2024

Semi-finals: 1st Leg in Numbers

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 witnessed some exhilarating action as the first legs of the two semi-final contests were played out on Wednesday. 

Korean champions Ulsan Hyundai FC earned a narrow 1-0 win against Japan’s Yokohama F. Marinos in the East Zone while Al Ain FC of the United Arab Emirates registered a 4-2 victory against four-time Asian champions Al Hilal SFC in the West. 
 
With plenty still to play for in the return legs next week, the-AFC.com looks back at the stats and facts that caught the eye from the first meetings between the semi-finalists.

Preview - Group D: Kuwait v Uzbekistan

Sat, 20 Apr, 2024

Preview - Group D: Kuwait v Uzbekistan

Al Wakrah: Kuwait are determined to revive their knockout stage hopes when they face Uzbekistan in their AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ Group D tie on Saturday.

Having suffered a 3-1 defeat to Vietnam, head coach Emilio Peixe’s Kuwait side must earn maximum points at the Al Janoub Stadium for a shot at a top two finish in the group. 

Preview - Group D: Malaysia v Vietnam

Sat, 20 Apr, 2024

Preview - Group D: Malaysia v Vietnam

Doha: Vietnam are looking to seal their place in the quarter-finals of the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ when they take on Malaysia at Khalifa International Stadium on Saturday.

The 3-1 win over Kuwait in their first game gives Vietnam the opportunity to advance to the next stage of the competition should they gain their second victory in Group D against Malaysia and if Uzbekistan also pick up all three points against Kuwait.

Group C: Kyrgyz Republic aiming to maintain momentum; Japan need to rebound

Fri, 19 Apr, 2024

Group C: Kyrgyz Republic aiming to maintain momentum; Japan need to rebound

Bangkok: A confident Kyrgyz Republic will expect nothing less than a win against Tajikistan on Matchday Two in Group C of the AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Thailand 2024 on Saturday.

Defending champions Japan, meanwhile, will be desperate to bounce back in their tie against Korea Republic.

Group D: IR Iran, Kuwait take early control; Afghanistan and Bahrain seek revival

Fri, 19 Apr, 2024

Group D: IR Iran, Kuwait take early control; Afghanistan and Bahrain seek revival

Bangkok: Afghanistan and Bahrain are braced for tough encounters in Group D of the AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Thailand 2024 on Saturday.

Afghanistan will be aiming to bounce back against Kuwait, while Bahrain face 12-time champions Islamic Republic of Iran in their Matchday Two ties.