Participants benefit from Principles of Clean Sport seminar

Thu, 03 Apr, 2025

Participants benefit from Principles of Clean Sport seminar

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) reaffirmed its determination to safeguard the integrity of the beautiful game when it conducted the Principles of Clean Sport seminar on Thursday in collaboration with Sportradar’s Integrity Services.

Attended by more than 120 participants, the webinar was organised in support of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA)’s annual digital campaign, Play True Day, aimed at raising awareness of the importance of clean sport.

AFC Member Association Anti-Doping Monitoring Programme concludes successfully

Tue, 21 Jan, 2025

AFC Member Association Anti-Doping Monitoring Programme concludes successfully

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) conducted the AFC Member Associations Anti-Doping Programme webinar on January 20, further underlining its determination to protect the integrity of the beautiful game and establish the highest standards of professionalism.

Attended by representatives from 40 Member Associations (MAs), the webinar primarily aimed to familiarise participants with the newly introduced AFC Anti-Doping Activities and Monitoring System, designed to streamline and standardise anti-doping practices across Asia.

Japan remain Asia’s top side

Thu, 03 Apr, 2025

Japan remain Asia’s top side

Kuala Lumpur: The latest FIFA Rankings released on Thursday saw Japan unchanged as the highest ranked Asian nation in 15th spot, having become the first team to qualify for the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Staying three spots adrift in 18 were Islamic Republic of Iran, who also clinched their spot at the global showpiece following their draw with Uzbekistan in the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26.

Preview – Group B: Japan v United Arab Emirates

Sat, 05 Apr, 2025

Preview – Group B: Japan v United Arab Emirates

Taif: Japan will aim to kick off their title defence with victory against United Arab Emirates when the sides meet in Group B of the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia at the King Fahd Sports City Stadium on Friday.

Japan are the most successful team in the history of the competition with four triumphs (1994, 2006, 2018, 2023), and are the only team to have won consecutive titles.

Preview - Group C: Yemen v Afghanistan

Sat, 05 Apr, 2025

Preview - Group C: Yemen v Afghanistan

Jeddah: Yemen and Afghanistan’s Group C clash in the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 on Friday will see both teams looking to go one better than their finishes in previous editions.

Yemen were runners-up in 2002 and quarter-finalists in 2023. The West Asians, who topped their qualifying group with seven points, are competing for the fourth consecutive time.

Preview - Group B: Australia v Vietnam

Fri, 04 Apr, 2025

Preview - Group B: Australia v Vietnam

Taif: Australia will look to the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ China 2025 for inspiration when they begin their AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 Group B campaign against Vietnam on Friday.

Their senior compatriots lifted the trophy in Shenzhen just under two months ago and for head coach Brad Maloney, that will also be their motivation at Saudi Arabia 2025.

Preview - Group C: Korea Republic v Indonesia

Fri, 04 Apr, 2025

Preview - Group C: Korea Republic v Indonesia

Jeddah: Korea Republic and Indonesia will kick off Group C of the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 on Friday, with the former looking to burnish their credentials and the latter aiming to claim their first title.

Korea Republic, champions in 1986 and 2002, finished runners-up to Japan at the AFC U17 Asian Cup Thailand 2023. The East Asians are making their 16th appearance after topping their qualifying group unbeaten.