AFC Development Committee underlines stronger support for MAs and RAs

Tue, 04 Oct, 2022

AFC Development Committee underlines stronger support for MAs and RAs

Kuala Lumpur: The lasting and widespread impact of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s development programmes in strengthening its Member Associations (MAs) and Regional Associations (RAs) was further emphasised by the AFC Development Committee at its fourth meeting held virtually today.

Led by Chairperson Salem Said Salem Al Wahaibi, the Committee approved the proposal to introduce the new consolidated AFC Enhance Programme Regulations which will simplify the existing Regulations and Policies and establish a more transparent regulatory framework for all beneficiary MAs and RAs.

Inter-Zone Final: Players to Watch

Mon, 03 Oct, 2022

Inter-Zone Final: Players to Watch

Jizzakh: The AFC Cup™ 2022 Inter-Zone stage returns with the all-important final between PFC Sogdiana of Uzbekistan and Malaysia’s Kuala Lumpur City FC.

On Wednesday, new Inter-Zone champions will emerge with the winners of the match in Jizzakh also progressing to the AFC Cup 2022 final against the West Zone champions on October 22.

Ahead of the debutants squaring off for a place in the showpiece event, the-AFC.com shines the spotlight on some of the standout players who could have a big say in their team’s quest to success.

Preview - QF: Japan v Indonesia

Mon, 03 Oct, 2022

Preview - QF: Japan v Indonesia

Kuwait City: The Japan-Indonesia AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Kuwait 2022 quarter-final will see a three-time champion facing a team making their first appearance at the last eight stage. 

Japan are the favourites, especially after advancing from a tough Group D as winners, and  head coach Kenichiro Kogure believes his side can only get better as the tournament progresses.

Preview - QF: IR Iran v Vietnam

Mon, 03 Oct, 2022

Preview - QF: IR Iran v Vietnam

Kuwait City: Diego Giustozzi is confident his Vietnam side can pull off an upset when they face defending champions Islamic Republic of Iran in the AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Kuwait 2022 quarter-finals on Tuesday. 

Giustozzi led Argentina to their first-ever FIFA Futsal World Cup title in 2016, and believes he can help Vietnam overcome 12-time AFC Futsal Asian Cup champions Iran at the Saad Al Abdullah Hall. 

Qualifiers - Group D: Kuwait 1-0 Myanmar; Maldives 0-5 India

Tue, 04 Oct, 2022

Qualifiers - Group D: Kuwait 1-0 Myanmar; Maldives 0-5 India

Al Khobar: Kuwait defeated Myanmar 1-0 to take a firm grip on Group D of the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ 2023 Qualifiers hopes on Monday.

India, meanwhile, opened their campaign with a 5-0 win over  Maldives. 

Qualifiers - Group C: Lebanon 1-2 Oman; Bahrain 1-1 Qatar

Tue, 04 Oct, 2022

Qualifiers - Group C: Lebanon 1-2 Oman; Bahrain 1-1 Qatar

Muscat: A goal in the sixth minute of added time secured Oman a 2-1 win over Lebanon in their opening AFC U17 Asian Cup™ 2023 Qualifiers Group C match on Monday.

Bahrain and Qatar settled for a 1-1 draw in Group C's second match of the day.