AFC Technical Committee introduces new awards to elevate technical standards

Fri, 03 May, 2024

AFC Technical Committee introduces new awards to elevate technical standards

Doha: The AFC Technical Committee approved a series of strategic decisions today aimed at strengthening the technical pillars of Asian football at its second meeting held in Doha, Qatar.

Held just hours before the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ Final between Japan and Uzbekistan, the Committee, led by Chairperson Kohzo Tashima, sent their best wishes to both finalists and commended the Qatar Football Association for their outstanding organisational capabilities.

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Preview - Final: Japan v Uzbekistan

Fri, 03 May, 2024

Preview - Final: Japan v Uzbekistan

Doha: Uzbekistan head coach Timur Kapadze brushed aside the loss of Abdukodir Khusanov, Hojimat Erkinov and Abbosbek Fayzullaev from his squad for Friday’s AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ final with Japan at the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium, confident he has enough depth to compensate for their absence.

The trio rejoined their clubs earlier this week after Uzbekistan secured their first-ever qualification for the Olympic Games with their semi-final victory over Indonesia, but Kapadze believes his team can still succeed despite their departure.

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.

Six teams to contest Qualifiers Playoff for Saudi Arabia 2027

Tue, 30 Apr, 2024

Six teams to contest Qualifiers Playoff for Saudi Arabia 2027

Kuala Lumpur: Three prized slots in the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Qualifiers Final Round are on offer via Playoffs with the official draw on May 9, 2024, set to chart the path forward for six teams.

Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Macau, Mongolia, Sri Lanka and Timor-Leste will be paired in a matchup of the six lowest-ranked losing teams from the FIFA World Cup 2026 – Preliminary Competition and the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Preliminary Joint Qualification Round 1 with home and away encounters scheduled for September 5 (first leg) and September 10 (second leg). 

Stage set for #U17WAC showdown at Indonesia 2024

Mon, 29 Apr, 2024

Stage set for #U17WAC showdown at Indonesia 2024

Kuala Lumpur: Almost five years after it was last held, the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup™ will make its highly anticipated return next Monday as eight contenders begin their quest for glory at the ninth edition.

Scheduled to run from May 6 to 19, the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup™ Indonesia 2024 will take place in idyllic Bali as the Southeast Asian country stages the tournament for the first time.

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.