AFC and Football Australia to extend media partnership

Fri, 23 Aug, 2024

AFC and Football Australia to extend media partnership

Football Australia to continue covering AFC National Team Competitions for second cycle through partnership with Network 10 and Paramount Australia

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and Football Australia today announced the renewal of their broadcast partnership, which grants Football Australia the rights to the AFC’s national team competitions from 2025 to 2028. 

Australia and Uzbekistan confirmed as 2026 and 2029 AFC Women’s Asian Cup™ hosts

Wed, 15 May, 2024

Australia and Uzbekistan confirmed as 2026 and 2029 AFC Women’s Asian Cup™ hosts

Bangkok: Australia and Uzbekistan have been confirmed as the hosts of the 2026 and 2029 editions of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup™ respectively after the AFC Executive Committee today ratified the AFC Women’s Football Committee’s recommendations at its third meeting held in Bangkok, Thailand, on the eve of the 34th AFC Congress.

In congratulating both MAs, AFC President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa said: “On behalf of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), I would like to thank the other three initial bidders for the 2026 edition – Jordan, Saudi Arabia and Uzbekistan – for submitting their interests and I offer our sincere congratulations to Football Australia and the Uzbekistan Football Association on being confirmed as hosts of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup™ in 2026 and 2029 respectively.

#AWCL Preliminary Stage - Preview: MD2

Tue, 27 Aug, 2024

#AWCL Preliminary Stage - Preview: MD2

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Women’s Champions League™ 2024/25 Preliminary Stage enters the penultimate matchday with five games to take place on Wednesday.

With only the four group winners to advance, the-AFC.com previews the forthcoming action with matches to take place in Riyadh, Zarqa, Kota Kinabalu and Thimphu. 

Europe Wrap: Son powers Tottenham; Kubo nets winner for Real Sociedad

Tue, 27 Aug, 2024

Europe Wrap: Son powers Tottenham; Kubo nets winner for Real Sociedad

Kuala Lumpur: Son Heung-min played a skipper's role as Tottenham Hotspur powered 4-0 past Everton in the English Premier League on Saturday.

Takefusa Kubo made an impact coming off the bench, striking the winning goal as Real Sociedad edged Espanyol 1-0.

Join the-AFC.com as we find out how the Asian stars performed in Europe over the past week.

Youngster Yang gets Korea Republic call-up

Tue, 27 Aug, 2024

Youngster Yang gets Korea Republic call-up

Seoul: Premier League-bound teenage winger Yang Min-hyeok has been named in Hong Myung-bo's 26-man squad ahead of Korea Republic’s AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26 qualifiers against Palestine and Oman next month.

The selection marks the latest milestone for the fast-rising 18-year-old, who will join Tottenham Hotspur from current K League 1 leaders Gangwon FC in January.

Know Your Team - Japan

Wed, 21 Aug, 2024

Know Your Team - Japan

Kuala Lumpur: Japan’s mission will be to regain the title when they kick off their FIFA U20 Women’s World Colombia 2024 challenge on September 2. 

Champions in 2018, Japan were dethroned by Spain in the last edition and the Young Nadeshiko will be determined to stand at the top of the rostrum at Colombia 2024.

Central & South Asia Wrap: Sepahan take pole; Nasaf tighten grip

Mon, 26 Aug, 2024

Central & South Asia Wrap: Sepahan take pole; Nasaf tighten grip

Tashkent: Sepahan FC were the big winners on Matchday 2 of the Iran Pro League as they moved two points clear at the top of the standings.

In Uzbekistan, FC Nasaf stayed firmly in charge of the title race after back-to-back wins while Abdysh-Ata Kant beat closest rivals FC Dordoi Bishkek in the Kyrgyz League.
 
Paro FC stayed in charge in Bhutan so join the-AFC.com as we take a look at how the domestic action unfolded across Central and South Asia this past week.

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.

Abu Dhabi’s confident start delights Hassanien

Mon, 26 Aug, 2024

Abu Dhabi’s confident start delights Hassanien

Riyadh: Head coach Sara Hassanien was beaming after her Abu Dhabi Country Club side opened their AFC Women’s Champions League™ 2024/25 Preliminary Stage Group A campaign with three points on Sunday.

The hard-fought 2-1 win against Young Elephants FC has led the Egyptian to believe that her side will go into their next game with a spring in their step as Abu Dhabi look to book a place in the group stage of the inaugural tournament.

Shaikh Salman underlines belief in Asia’s young heroines in Colombia

Thu, 22 Aug, 2024

Shaikh Salman underlines belief in Asia’s young heroines in Colombia

Kuala Lumpur: Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has outlined his confidence in Asian teams to extend the Continent’s sensational showing at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup as the focus of global football shifts to Colombia for the largest-ever edition in history from August 31 to September 22, 2024.

Australia, DPR Korea, Japan and Korea Republic will be aiming to claim a fourth coveted crown for Asia in the newly expanded 24-team format with the Continent’s sides navigating their way into the Final on six occasions in 10 editions since the inaugural Canada 2002 tournament.