Fourth batch of AFC FMC graduates inspired to strengthen Asian football

Mon, 31 Jul, 2023

Fourth batch of AFC FMC graduates inspired to strengthen Asian football

Kuala Lumpur: Delighted individuals celebrated their graduation today from the fourth edition of the Football Management Certificate (FMC) programme, the landmark initiative from the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) that enhances the foundation for future Asian football leaders.

The graduates, from AFC Member Associations (MAs), Regional Associations (RAs) and independent stakeholders, concluded their eight-month programme equipped with the knowledge, skills, tools and processes to lift football to greater heights.

Preview - Group E: Vietnam v Netherlands

Mon, 31 Jul, 2023

Preview - Group E: Vietnam v Netherlands

Dunedin: Vietnam are aiming to bid farewell to the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 with a fighting performance against the Netherlands on Tuesday. 

The tournament debutants hopes were dashed after two defeats in Group E but head coach Mai Duc Chung said the entire squad has promised their best at the Dunedin Stadium. 

Central, West & South Asia wrap: Al Wehdat seal Super Cup, Navbahor climb to the summit

Mon, 31 Jul, 2023

Central, West & South Asia wrap: Al Wehdat seal Super Cup, Navbahor climb to the summit

Amman: Al Wehdat clinched the 40th edition of the Jordan Super Cup as they secured their second win over Al Faisaly in as many weeks.

Navbahor hold the advantage in the Uzbekistan Super League but have Pakhtakor breathing down their neck with both teams achieving full points while Abdish-Ata moved up to top spot in the Kyrgyz Premier League.
 
There was also league action in the South from Maldives and Bhutan, so join the-AFC.com as we round up all the action from the three regions this past week.

Stajcic: Philippines have made their mark

Mon, 31 Jul, 2023

Stajcic: Philippines have made their mark

Auckland: The Philippines' FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 journey ended on Sunday but there was, said head coach Alen Stajcic, no reason for despair. 

The Filipinas' journey concluded after a 6-0 defeat to Norway at Eden Park but Stajcic said what his players had achieved in their debut campaign was nothing short of incredible. 

We let ourselves down, says Korea Republic's Bell

Mon, 31 Jul, 2023

We let ourselves down, says Korea Republic's Bell

Adelaide: Korea Republic head coach Colin Bell labelled Sunday’s 1-0 loss to tournament debutants Morocco in Adelaide among the worst experiences of his career as the Taeguk Ladies's FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 suffered a near fatal blow.

The defeat at Hindmarsh Stadium came as Ibtissam Jraidi’s sixth minute header earned the north Africans their first win at a FIFA Women’s World Cup and, coupled with their 2-0 loss against Colombia earlier in Group H, means the Koreans were all but dashed.

ASEAN & East Asia Wrap: Port win Shanghai derby; Phnom Penh retain Super Cup

Mon, 31 Jul, 2023

ASEAN & East Asia Wrap: Port win Shanghai derby; Phnom Penh retain Super Cup

Kuala Lumpur: Oscar and Wu Lei scored two goals each as frontrunners Shanghai Port posted a resounding 5-0 derby win over closest challengers Shanghai Shenhua on Saturday to help Javier Pereira’s side open up an 11-point lead at the top of the Chinese Super League standings. 

The curtain-raiser to a new season in Cambodia saw defending league champions Phnom Penh Crown defeat 2022 Hun Sen Cup winners Visakha FC 2-1 after extra time to claim the Super Cup for the second season running at National Olympic Stadium on Sunday.
 
Hanoi FC returned to the top in Vietnam while matches also took place in Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Brunei Darussalam and Macau, so join the-AFC.com as we review the week’s action from ASEAN and East Asia.