Star-studded lineup dispenses wisdom at AFC Elite Club Coaches Forum 2024

Thu, 05 Sep, 2024

Star-studded lineup dispenses wisdom at AFC Elite Club Coaches Forum 2024

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Elite Club Coaches Forum 2024 took place virtually on Wednesday, setting the stage for the new era of AFC club competitions that kick off in two weeks’ time.

Featuring a stellar cast that included former Yokohama F. Marinos and current Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou, Hernán Crespo, head coach of reigning AFC Champions League™ winners Al Ain FC, and Spain’s Rafa Benítez, who guided Liverpool to victory in the 2004/05 UEFA Champions League, the forum provided coaches from Asian clubs with the opportunity to learn from some of the most renowned figures in global football, further underscoring the AFC’s commitment to ensuring the continued success of its teams.

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Group D: Korea Republic 0-0 Venezuela

Thu, 05 Sep, 2024

Group D: Korea Republic 0-0 Venezuela

Bogota: Korea Republic and Venezuela played to a 0-0 draw in Group D of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Colombia 2024 tie at the Estadio Metropolitano de Techo on Wednesday.

The result leaves the East Asian side third in the standings and two points behind second-placed Nigeria, who lost 3-1 against leaders Germany, who have qualified for the next round.

Malaysia, Lebanon achieve wins

Thu, 05 Sep, 2024

Malaysia, Lebanon achieve wins

Kuala Lumpur: Malaysia will face Lebanon in the final of the 2024 Merdeka Tournament after both teams won their respective matches on Wednesday.

Hosts Malaysia were forced to work hard before coming from behind to defeat Philippines 2-1.

AFC welcomes Earthlink as Official Regional Partner

Wed, 04 Sep, 2024

AFC welcomes Earthlink as Official Regional Partner

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) today announced telecommunications provider, Earthlink, as an Official Regional Partner for the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26, which kicks off on September 5, 2024 and runs until November 2025.

The sponsorship encompasses key AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 matches in the territories of Iraq, Jordan, Oman, Palestine and Kuwait, and will see Earthlink collaborate with the AFC to establish unique activations for football fans during home matches taking place in Iraq as the Lions of Mesopotamia look to seal their berth at the global showpiece.

Preview - Group A: IR Iran v Kyrgyz Republic

Fri, 06 Sep, 2024

Preview - Group A: IR Iran v Kyrgyz Republic

Fuladshahr: Islamic Republic of Iran head into the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 2026 with high expectations, having secured qualification for the past three editions of the FIFA World Cup by topping their group.

Team Melli will aim to continue this trend and dominate their group once again in their sixth consecutive appearance at this stage of the AFC Asian Qualifiers, a testament to their consistency and prowess on the continental stage.

Preview - Group B: Jordan v Kuwait

Fri, 06 Sep, 2024

Preview - Group B: Jordan v Kuwait

Amman: A new era begins with Jamal Sellami in charge of his first match when Jordan take on Kuwait in their AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26 Group B tie on Thursday.

His predecessor Hussein Ammouta brought unprecedented success to Jordan by taking them to the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ final as well as finishing ahead of Saudi Arabia in the second round of FIFA World Cup qualifying, setting high standards for Sellami to maintain.