AFC Executive Committee (remaining term 2023-2027): Candidates for election announced

Thu, 18 Jan, 2024

AFC Executive Committee (remaining term 2023-2027): Candidates for election announced

Kuala Lumpur: In accordance with Article 32.1 of the AFC Statutes (Edition November 2023), the AFC’s Member Associations (MAs) were notified on November 30, 2023, that the election of members for the AFC Executive Committee (remaining term 2023-2027) would be held at the 34th AFC Congress in Bangkok, Thailand in May 2024.

The MAs had to submit the nomination of their candidates for election to the AFC Executive Committee, as per the requirements set out in the AFC Statutes (Edition November 2023) and the AFC Electoral Code (Edition 2023) for the following positions:
 
• One AFC Female Executive Committee Member (Central Zone); and
• One AFC Executive Committee Member (East Zone).

Lopez: Resilience took Qatar through

Thu, 18 Jan, 2024

Lopez: Resilience took Qatar through

Al Khor: Marquez Lopez was proud that defending champions Qatar became the first team to seal their place in the knockout stage of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™, saying the Maroons’ ability to cope with pressure was the reason behind their 1-0 win over Tajikistan on Wednesday.

Spaniard Lopez made five changes to the team that beat Lebanon 3-0 in the opening game, but Qatar were still too strong for Tajikistan as they confirmed the Group A top spot with a match to spare.

Radulovic, Jankovic content with shared points

Thu, 18 Jan, 2024

Radulovic, Jankovic content with shared points

Doha: Miodrag Radulovic chose to focus on the positives after Lebanon played to a goalless draw with China PR in their AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ Group A encounter on Wednesday.

Both teams, despite displaying plenty of attacking intent, failed to convert their chances and are yet to find the back of the net in the continental showpiece.

Group A: Tajikistan 0-1 Qatar

Sun, 21 Jan, 2024

Group A: Tajikistan 0-1 Qatar

Al Khor: Qatar became the first team to book a place in the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ knockout stage after a 1-0 win against Tajikistan in a Group A encounter at Al Bayt Stadium on Wednesday.

The defending champions’ second win, coupled with China PR and Lebanon playing to a goalless draw earlier in the day, mean Qatar are assured of finishing as the Group A winners. 

Group A: Lebanon 0-0 China PR

Thu, 18 Jan, 2024

Group A: Lebanon 0-0 China PR

Doha: Lebanon and China PR settled for a 0-0 draw in their AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ Group A match at the Al Thumama Stadium on Wednesday. 

The result took China PR to two points while it was Lebanon’s first with both teams having much to do on Matchday Three if they are to advance to the Round of 16.  

Preview - Group C: Palestine v UAE

Fri, 19 Jan, 2024

Preview - Group C: Palestine v UAE

Doha: Palestine’s physical and direct approach will pose a challenge to the United Arab Emirates when the two teams face off in Group C of the AFC Asian Cup™ Qatar 2023 Group C on Thursday, according to UAE head coach Paulo Bento.

The Portuguese coach, who had previously led Korea Republic to the quarter-finals in the 2019 edition, started his continental adventure with the Whites with a 3-1 win over Hong Kong, China, and adding three more points could be all that is needed to secure a place in the next stage.
 
In the absence of all-time top scorer Ali Mabkhout who was left on the bench on Sunday, youngsters Sultan Adil and Zayed Sultan as well as Yahya Al Ghassani assumed scoring duties, while Hong Kong’s Philip Chan got the 1,000th AFC Asian Cup goal early in the second half.

Preview - Group B: India v Uzbekistan

Thu, 18 Jan, 2024

Preview - Group B: India v Uzbekistan

Al Rayyan: Srecko Katanec wants his Uzbekistan side to not hold back when they play India in Group B of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar™ 2023 at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium on Thursday.

Uzbekistan are third in the standings following their 0-0 draw against Syria, two points adrift of group leaders Australia who defeated India 2-0 on Matchday One.