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Sri Lanka, Brunei shine in pilot FIFA Series

Fri, 29 Mar, 2024

Sri Lanka, Brunei shine in pilot FIFA Series

Kuala Lumpur: The inaugural FIFA Series took place across six different locations over the recent international period featuring 24 teams from all over the world including five from Asia.

Mongolia, Cambodia, Brunei Darussalam, Sri Lanka and Bhutan were all part of the new FIFA initiative, so join the-AFC.com as we recap how these teams fared.

AFC President outlines support to FFSL

Tue, 31 Oct, 2023

AFC President outlines support to FFSL

Doha: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa held a meeting with the Football Federation of Sri Lanka (FFSL) President Jaswar Umar today ahead of the AFC Annual Awards Doha 2022. 

Shaikh Salman extended his congratulations to President Umar, who was re-elected as the President of the FFSL in September this year and appreciated the commitment of the Member Association (MA) in ensuring the successful resumption of football in the country. 

Round 1: Yemen draw to seal progress

Tue, 17 Oct, 2023

Round 1: Yemen draw to seal progress

Colombo: Yemen sealed their progression to the Preliminary Joint Qualification Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ after a 1-1 draw with Sri Lanka on Tuesday secured a 4-1 aggregate victory.

Yemen captain Abdulwasea Al Matari’s early opener was cancelled out by a late strike from Charitha Rathnayake in second leg at Racecourse International Stadium, but it was the West Asians who advanced to Round 2, where they will join the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and one of Nepal or Laos in Group H.

Job not done yet, says Yemen's Soukup

Fri, 13 Oct, 2023

Job not done yet, says Yemen's Soukup

Abha: Miroslav Soukup believes Yemen can't rest on their laurels despite the 3-0 win over Sri Lanka in the first leg of the Preliminary Joint Qualification Round 1 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ on Thursday.

Ahmed Maher, Nasser Al Gahwashi and Abdulwasea Al Matari scored to place Yemen in a commanding position ahead of Tuesday's return leg but Soukup said it was very important to remain grounded. 

Round 1: Yemen 3-0 Sri Lanka

Fri, 13 Oct, 2023

Round 1: Yemen 3-0 Sri Lanka

Abha: Yemen took a significant step towards the next round, defeating Sri Lanka 3-0 at Damac Club Stadium in the first leg of the Preliminary Joint Qualification Round 1 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ on Thursday.

The emphatic win placed the West Asian side in a comfortable position ahead of the second leg on Tuesday. 

Preliminary Joint Qualification Round 1 Draw Finalised

Thu, 27 Jul, 2023

Preliminary Joint Qualification Round 1 Draw Finalised

Kuala Lumpur: The draw for the Preliminary Joint Qualification Round 1 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ was completed at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.

A total 20 teams were divided into 10 pairings, with each pair to play one home and one away match on October 12 and 17, 2023 respectively.

Qualifiers - Group E: Korea Republic qualify in style

Sun, 18 Sep, 2022

Qualifiers - Group E: Korea Republic qualify in style

Ulaanbaatar: Korea Republic qualified for the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2023 Finals after defeating Malaysia 6-2, while Mongolia strolled past Mongolia 6-0 in Group E of the Qualifiers on Sunday.

Korea Republic finished on nine points to take top spot with Mongolia edging Malaysia to second place on goal difference, with the East Asian side now having to wait to know whether they will advance as one of the best five runners-up to the Final. 

Qualifiers - Group E: Korea Republic power past Mongolia; Malaysia defeat Sri Lanka

Fri, 16 Sep, 2022

Qualifiers - Group E: Korea Republic power past Mongolia; Malaysia defeat Sri Lanka

Ulaanbaatar: Korea Republic defeated Mongolia 7-0 while Malaysia notched a 3-0 victory over Sri Lanka in Group E of the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2023 Qualifiers at the MFF Stadium on Friday.

Korea Republic lead the standings with six points, two ahead of Malaysia, with the two teams to square off on Sunday.

Qualifiers - Group E: Korea Republic shine against Sri Lanka; Malaysia, Mongolia share spoils

Wed, 14 Sep, 2022

Qualifiers - Group E: Korea Republic shine against Sri Lanka; Malaysia, Mongolia share spoils

Ulaanbaatar: Korea Republic defeated Sri Lanka 6-0, while Malaysia fought back to earn a 1-1 draw against Mongolia in Group E of the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2023 Qualifiers at the MFF Stadium on Wednesday.

The resounding win gives Korea Republic an early advantage with only the top team from the group assured of a place in Uzbekistan 2023. 

Nepal book semi-final spot in style

Tue, 13 Sep, 2022

Nepal book semi-final spot in style

Kathmandu: Nepal defeated Sri Lanka 6-0 to finish top of Group B of the SAFF Women's Championship 2022 on Monday.

The win meant the hosts qualified for the semi-finals with a perfect record of two wins while defeat for Sri Lanka meant elimination, with Bhutan joining Nepal in the last four stage from Group B

Bangladesh, India power to victories

Sat, 10 Sep, 2022

Bangladesh, India power to victories

Kathmandu: Bangladesh beat Pakistan 6-0 while India defeated Maldives 9-0 in Group A of the 2022 SAFF Women's Championship on Saturday.

The victories mean Bangladesh and India have confirmed their places in the semi-finals, with their clash on Tuesday to decide the group winners.

Bhutan cruise past Sri Lanka to revive semi-final hopes

Fri, 09 Sep, 2022

Bhutan cruise past Sri Lanka to revive semi-final hopes

Kathmandu: Bhutan reignited their 2022 SAFF Women's Championship campaign with a 5-0 win over Sri Lanka on Friday.

Having lost their opening Group B tie 4-0 to hosts Nepal, Friday's victory means Bhutan will advance to the last four stage if Sri Lanka are unable to defeat Nepal by five clear goals on Monday.