AFC Grassroots Football Day returns for 11th edition

Wed, 15 May, 2024

AFC Grassroots Football Day returns for 11th edition

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s unwavering commitment to ensure football remains Asia’s number one sport, reached yet another significant milestone when as many as 43 Member Associations (MAs) of the Confederation pledged to join the AFC Grassroots Football Day 2024.

This year, almost 45,000 participants spanning the length and breadth of Asia, and across age-groups, social backgrounds, and abilities, are expected to join in the celebration, upholding the Confederation’s ambitions to encourage mass participation.

AFC President underlines strong partnership with FA Thailand

Tue, 14 May, 2024

AFC President underlines strong partnership with FA Thailand

Bangkok: Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa today met with The Football Association of Thailand (FA Thailand) President Mrs. Nualphan Lamsam and expressed his gratitude to the Thai football family for their warm hospitality ahead of the 34th AFC Congress, which will be held in the Thai capital on Thursday.

At the outset, the AFC President congratulated Mrs. Nualphan Lamsam on becoming the first female President of an AFC MA after being successfully elected earlier this year and acknowledged the meticulous attention to detail displayed by FA Thailand, which will also become the first ASEAN nation to host the 74th FIFA Congress on Friday.

#U17WAC - Vote for your Goal of the Group Stage

Tue, 14 May, 2024

#U17WAC - Vote for your Goal of the Group Stage

Bali: Only four teams remain in the hunt for the AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup™ Indonesia 2024 title after the group stage came to a close on Monday after six days of non-stop action.

Across 12 matches at the Kapten I Wayan Dipta Stadium and Bali United Training Center Stadium, a total of 66 goals lit up the scoreboard, with numerous impressive shots stealing the spotlight. The-AFC.com has highlighted eight of the finest goals and ask you, the fans, to choose your favourite by voting below.

#ACLFinal 1st Leg: What They Said

Tue, 14 May, 2024

#ACLFinal 1st Leg: What They Said

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 Final is at the halfway stage with Yokohama F. Marinos holding a narrow advantage following a 2-1 triumph at home against Al Ain FC.

Mohammed Abbas gave the Emiratis an early lead at Yokohama International Stadium before second-half strikes from Asahi Uenaka and Kota Watanabe meant the Marinos will take what could be a priceless lead to Al Ain for the second leg on May 25.

As the two teams now look ahead to the return meeting, the-AFC.com looks back at what some of those involved had to say about the first leg.

Japan's Shirai salutes his new starlets

Tue, 14 May, 2024

Japan's Shirai salutes his new starlets

Bali: Japanese head coach Sadayoshi Shirai applauded his new starlets after his side topped Group B unbeaten at the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup™ Indonesia 2024.

A brace from Hana Kikuchi and one goal apiece from Noa Fukushima and Ririka Nezu saw the defending champions defeat China PR 4-0 in their last match on Monday, concluding their group stage by scoring 12 goals and conceding one. 

They meet Korea Republic in Thursday’s semi-finals while China PR plays DPR Korea.

Kritsada proud of Thailand’s win; Dower rues Australia’s poor finishing

Mon, 13 May, 2024

Kritsada proud of Thailand’s win; Dower rues Australia’s poor finishing

Bali: Kritsada Phungmali finally saw the best of his Thailand side after they beat Australia 3-1 in their final Group B match at the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup™ Indonesia 2024.

Thailand fought back from a goal down to win the game through efforts from Kurisara Limpawanich, Rinyaphat Moodong and Chutikan Kutikhun with head coach Kritsada putting that down to the players learning from their earlier experiences in the tournament.