Sanchez bids farewell to Al Sadd

Thu, 16 Oct, 2025

Sanchez bids farewell to Al Sadd

Doha: Al Sadd SC announced on Wednesday that they have mutually agreed to terminate the contract of head coach Felix Sanchez.

Spaniard Sanchez was appointed in July 2024, having previously managed the Qatar national team.

Indonesia, Kluivert part ways

Thu, 16 Oct, 2025

Indonesia, Kluivert part ways

Jakarta: Patrick Kluivert's stint as Indonesia head coach is over after they "mutually" agreed to part ways on Thursday following the end of their campaign to reach the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Indonesia's hopes of qualifying for the tournament in North America next year ended with defeats to Iraq and Saudi Arabia in the past week.

The 49-year-old Netherlands and Barcelona great, who was only appointed in January, was in charge for eight matches.

Qualifiers - Final Round: How the Groups stand

Thu, 16 Oct, 2025

Qualifiers - Final Round: How the Groups stand

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday Four of the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Qualifiers Final Round more than delivered on what was expected as the matches lit up the continent.

A thrilling day of action saw highs and lows and the-AFC.com takes a look at how it all stands, with only the six group winners to advance to the Finals.

Know Your Team - Japan

Thu, 16 Oct, 2025

Know Your Team - Japan

Kuala Lumpur: Perennial contenders Japan will be aiming to reclaim the crown when they take to the field at the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Morocco 2025.

Champions in 2014 and runners-up in 2010 and 2016, Japan have been consistent performers, having qualified for every edition of the tournament and reaching the knockout stage on each occasion.

The young Nadeshiko will expect a deep run in the competition with their rising stars having shone at the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup™ Indonesia 2024.

Qualifiers - MD2: Results & Reports

Thu, 16 Oct, 2025

Qualifiers - MD2: Results & Reports

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup™ China 2026 Qualifiers are set for a thrilling conclusion as Matchday Two came to an end on Wednesday.

Eight places are available through the Qualifiers at the 10th edition of the competition, which will feature 12 teams — with all the groups to be decided on Friday.

The group winners will progress to China 2026, where they will join the four AFC representatives from the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2025 who have automatically qualified: DPR Korea, Japan, Korea Republic and hosts China PR.

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