#U20WAC and #U17WAC Technical Reports now available!

Mon, 30 Sep, 2024

#U20WAC and #U17WAC Technical Reports now available!

Kuala Lumpur: The joint technical report for the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2024 and the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup™ Indonesia 2024 is now available on the-AFC.com.

Held only two months apart, the two sister competitions are comprehensively analysed in this publication by the AFC Technical Study Group (TSG), offering valuable insights into Asia's brightest talents.

AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ Technical Report available now!

Fri, 09 Aug, 2024

AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ Technical Report available now!

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ Technical Report is now available on the-AFC.com, offering a comprehensive analysis of the grandest-ever edition of the Continental showpiece that was held in Qatar from 12 January to 10 February 2024.

The publication provides a detailed account of the 18th edition of Asia’s crown jewel that witnessed a stunning 132 goals scored over 51 matches as Qatar successfully defended their title with a 3-1 win over Jordan at the iconic Lusail Stadium where a record 86,492 capacity crowd created a deafening atmosphere worthy of any Final. 

AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Thailand 2024 Technical Report now available!

Mon, 26 Aug, 2024

AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Thailand 2024 Technical Report now available!

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Thailand 2024 Technical Report is now available on the-AFC.com, presenting a glimpse into the competition held at the Hua Mark Indoor Stadium and Bangkok Arena, in the Thai capital city of Bangkok from April 17 to 28, 2024.

Complete with day-by-day overviews of all matches, technical summaries and statistics, the report offers an opportunity to relive the competition that saw a total of 177 goals being scored across the 35 matches, including the playoffs for the FIFA Futsal World Cup Uzbekistan 2024.

Branko Ivankovic takes centre stage in latest Coaches Circle

Thu, 22 Aug, 2024

Branko Ivankovic takes centre stage in latest Coaches Circle

Kuala Lumpur: Croatia’s Branko Ivankovic, whose coaching career spans three decades, stars in the latest edition of Coaches Circle, now available on the-AFC.com.

Ivankovic, currently at the helm of the China PR national team after leading Oman in the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™, is one of the Continent’s most decorated coaches, having managed some of Asia’s most renowned clubs including the Islamic Republic of Iran’s Persepolis FC, China PR’s Shandong Taishan, and Saudi Arabian sides Al Ettifaq and Al Ahli.

Japan’s Futoshi Ikeda stars in latest Coaches Circle

Tue, 26 Dec, 2023

Japan’s Futoshi Ikeda stars in latest Coaches Circle

Kuala Lumpur: The 11th edition of the Coaches Circle, now available on the-AFC.com, puts the spotlight on Futoshi Ikeda, who led the Japanese women’s national team to a Quarter-final finish at the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023, their best since appearing in the final in 2015.

Recipient of the AFC President’s Special Recognition Award in 2018, under Ikeda’s guidance the Nadeshikos’ commendable performance also included a stunning 4-0 triumph over eventual champions Spain in the Group Stage of the global showpiece, while Hinata Miyazawa picked up the Golden Boot Award having scored five goals in the competition.

Socceroos tactician Graham Arnold headlines latest Coaches Circle

Thu, 03 Aug, 2023

Socceroos tactician Graham Arnold headlines latest Coaches Circle

Kuala Lumpur: The 10th issue of the Coaches Circle, now available on the-AFC.com, shines the spotlight on Australia’s Graham Arnold who was amongst the Asian coaches making headlines at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. 

Under Arnold, the Socceroos earned their highest point tally at the Group Stage of the global showpiece to date and gave eventual world champions Argentina a late scare before ultimately losing 2-1 to end their remarkable campaign in the Round of 16.