AFC Regional Associations Workshop sets the stage for stronger partnerships

Thu, 16 Jan, 2025

AFC Regional Associations Workshop sets the stage for stronger partnerships

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) conducted the AFC Regional Associations Workshop 2025 from January 15 to 16 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, further reaffirming its commitment towards maximising the potential of its Regional Associations (RAs) with tailored services.

Taking place for the first time since 2019, the two-day capacity building programme provided the participants with an ideal platform to exchange knowledge and collectively strategise ways to further elevate the standards of football governance on the Continent.

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Surgery to rule striker Wu Lei out of crucial matches

Thu, 16 Jan, 2025

Surgery to rule striker Wu Lei out of crucial matches

Shanghai: Shanghai Port striker Wu Lei is set to miss his club’s two remaining league phase fixtures in the AFC Champions League Elite and China PR’s crucial AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 matches in March after deciding to undergo knee surgery.

The 33-year-old former Espanyol forward, who scored 32 times to lead Shanghai Port to the 2024 Chinese Super League title, told Chinese media he was discussing plans to operate on his right knee ahead of the new campaign.

Australia's Rowles joins DC United

Thu, 16 Jan, 2025

Australia's Rowles joins DC United

Washington: Australia central defender Kye Rowles has joined DC United from Scotland’s Heart of Midlothian, the Major League Soccer outfit said on Wednesday.

The 26-year-old, who has played 24 times for the Socceroos, has signed a two-year contract with the Washington DC-based club with the option of a further year.

Qualifiers - Group C: Turkmenistan 0-2 Philippines; Uzbekistan 5-0 Kuwait

Wed, 15 Jan, 2025

Qualifiers - Group C: Turkmenistan 0-2 Philippines; Uzbekistan 5-0 Kuwait

Tashkent: The Philippines edged closer to a place in the Finals after defeating Turkmenistan 2-0 in their AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup™ China 2025 Group C fixture on Wednesday.

Uzbekistan bounced back from their opening day draw against the Philippines to hit five  unanswered goals against Kuwait.

Qualifiers - Group A: Lebanon 0-3 Palestine; Thailand 7-1 Iraq

Wed, 15 Jan, 2025

Qualifiers - Group A: Lebanon 0-3 Palestine; Thailand 7-1 Iraq

Nonthaburi: Thailand stayed perfect after handing Iraq a 7-1 defeat in their AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup™ China 2025 Qualifiers Group A match on Wednesday.

The later game will see Thailand facing Iraq.