Focus remains on AFC Elite Youth Scheme membership at 2nd AFC Youth Panel Meeting

Wed, 14 Sep, 2022

Focus remains on AFC Elite Youth Scheme membership at 2nd AFC Youth Panel Meeting

Kuala Lumpur: The 2nd AFC Youth Panel Meeting for the term 2022-23 met virtually yesterday to discuss ways of expanding and developing the AFC Elite Youth Scheme across Asia.

Chaired by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Technical Director, Andy Roxburgh, 12 panel members from 11 Member Associations (MAs) and AFC Ambassador and former Korea Republic legend Park Ji-sung were briefed on the AFC youth development progress in Asia. 

#AFCU20 Qualifiers - All to play for after Matchday Two

Tue, 13 Sep, 2022

#AFCU20 Qualifiers - All to play for after Matchday Two

Kuala Lumpur: Japan, Qatar and Saudi Arabia got their AFC U20 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2023 qualifying campaigns off to bright starts as Monday's Matchday Two saw exciting action across Groups A to D.

There is, however, still much to be done in the bid to reach Uzbekistan 2023 with only the 10 group winners assured of automatic places in the Finals.

The five best runners-up will also advance so join the-AFC.com as we take a look at how the four groups stand and what to expect on Matchday Three.

Langerak makes Socceroos return, Arnold names newcomers

Wed, 14 Sep, 2022

Langerak makes Socceroos return, Arnold names newcomers

Sydney: Goalkeeper Mitch Langerak has been lured out of retirement for Australia’s pre-FIFA World Cup™ Qatar 2022 friendlies against New Zealand later this month as Socceroos head coach Graham Arnold named a 31-man squad that also features newcomers Garang Kuol and Jason Cummings.

Nagoya Grampus’ Langerak quit international football during the qualifiers due to Japan’s stringent COVID-19 travel restrictions, but has been convinced to return by Arnold to add competition to first-choice Mathew Ryan and World Cup qualifying hero Andrew Redmayne.

Bangladesh stun India; Pakistan end campaign with a flourish

Tue, 13 Sep, 2022

Bangladesh stun India; Pakistan end campaign with a flourish

Kathmandu: Bangladesh stunned defending champions India 3-0 to finish top of Group A of the SAFF Women's Championship 2022 on Tuesday.

Pakistan, meanwhile, concluded their campaign with a sizzling 7-0 win over Maldives.

Bangladesh's triumph means they will face Bhutan in Friday's semi-finals while India will play Group B winners Nepal. 

Qualifiers: MD3 Results & Reports

Thu, 15 Sep, 2022

Qualifiers: MD3 Results & Reports

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC U20 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2023 Qualifiers swing into high gear as another five groups kick off across the continent on Wednesday

With only the 10 group winners and five best runners-up to join hosts Uzbekistan in the Finals, high octane action can be expected from Asia's rising talent.

Stay updated on all the action with the-AFC.com. 

AFC Cup™ 2022: Vote for your favourite goal of the Inter-Zone and West Zone Semi-finals

Tue, 13 Sep, 2022

AFC Cup™ 2022: Vote for your favourite goal of the Inter-Zone and West Zone Semi-finals

Kuala Lumpur: Just four teams remain in contention for the AFC Cup™ 2022 title after the conclusion of the Inter-Zone and West Zone semi-finals last week. 

Four gripping contests witnessed no shortage of drama with each of the winners leaving it late to secure their places in the final four, while there were some eye-catching goals, too.

The-AFC.com has selected five of the best goals from the Inter-Zone and West Zone Semi-finals and asks you, the fans, to vote for your favourite at the bottom of the article.