AFC condoles passing of former Mongolian FF President Ganbold Buyannemekh

Tue, 04 Jan, 2022

AFC condoles passing of former Mongolian FF President Ganbold Buyannemekh

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) expresses its deepest condolences on the sad demise of former Mongolian Football Federation (MFF) President Ganbold Buyannemekh.


A former player, Buyannemekh served in several key positions in the Mongolian government as well as the East Asian Football Federation and AFC, and was instrumental in laying the foundations of football in the country. 

AFC Futsal Asian Cup Kuwait 2022™ Qualifiers draw to reveal path to Continental glory

Thu, 06 Jan, 2022

AFC Futsal Asian Cup Kuwait 2022™ Qualifiers draw to reveal path to Continental glory

Kuala Lumpur: Asia’s futsal stars will discover their path to the Continent’s biggest futsal prize when the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Kuwait 2022™ Qualifiers virtual draw ceremony is held in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday, January 6 at 3pm (GMT+8).

The road to the Finals will become clear for the qualifiers, who will compete to be among the 16 teams, including hosts Kuwait, at the Continent’s flagship futsal event.

Dennerby: I’m nurturing a dream with India

Sun, 02 Jan, 2022

Dennerby: I’m nurturing a dream with India

New Delhi: India, under Swedish Thomas Dennerby, enter the AFC Women's Asian Cup India 2022 aiming to rebuild their team’s reputation on the continental scene. The hosts were a competitive side in the early editions of the Asian finals, notably finishing as runners-up in 1979 and 1983.

But the decades since have brought little to celebrate for the Blue Tigresses. Indeed, India have featured in just five of the past 14 editions, never progressing beyond the group stage. 

Competing as hosts of the upcoming Women's Asian Cup, however, provides India with the chance to rewrite a few of those statistics, although Dennerby - who took over in August - is aware of how tough his task is. 

The former Sweden and Nigeria coach, who has been managing India’s U-17 side over the past two years, sat down with FIFA.com to share his vision for India football, the current squad and the trends in modern-day women’s football.

The Best 2021 AFC Champions League XI announced!

Sat, 01 Jan, 2022

The Best 2021 AFC Champions League XI announced!

Kuala Lumpur: After several weeks of polling, we now have our Best XI of the 2021 AFC Champions League, voted by you, the fans! Check out who came out on top!

It will come as no surprise that several Al Hilal SFC players made up the fans Best XI, as their run to a historic third AFC Champions League title inspired their supporters.

Below is the team as voted by the public on the-AFC.com, let us know your thoughts on our social media platforms.

East Asia & ASEAN Wrap: Adelaide claim first win of season

Mon, 03 Jan, 2022

East Asia & ASEAN Wrap: Adelaide claim first win of season

Hong Kong: Adelaide United moved up to mid-table in the A-League Men on Saturday after they saw off Wellington Phoenix to pick up their first victory of the 2021-22 campaign. 

The season is drawing to its close in China PR, where there was a dress rehearsal for the FA Cup final, while Qingdao have had their relegation confirmed. 

And Eastern SC continue to lead the way in Hong Kong’s Sapling Cup, so join the-AFC.com as we wrap up the action from across East Asia and ASEAN. 

The time is now for Korea Republic, says iconic Ji So-yun

Tue, 04 Jan, 2022

The time is now for Korea Republic, says iconic Ji So-yun

Namhae: Ji So-yun has won all but a few accolades in her glittering career, but the Korea Republic star knows the AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022 is a rare opportunity to capture an elusive international title,

In the history of Asian football, few players in either women's or men's football can point to a more impressive list of achievements than Ji.
 
A senior international debutant, and goal scorer, at the age of just 15, the Seoul-born superstar has gone on to represent her country 131 times, scoring a national record 59 goals, but that tells only a portion of the story.