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Qualifiers - Group D: Japan ease to top spot

Wed, 13 Sep, 2023

Qualifiers - Group D: Japan ease to top spot

Arad: Japan topped Group D of the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Qatar 2024 Qualifiers after a 0-0 draw with Bahrain on Tuesday.

The stalemate took Japan to seven points, with Bahrain three adrift. Palestine defeated Pakistan 2-1 to finish second on six points but the result wasn't enough to take them through to the Finals. 

Qualifiers - Group D: Pakistan 1-3 Bahrain; Palestine 0-1 Japan

Sun, 10 Sep, 2023

Qualifiers - Group D: Pakistan 1-3 Bahrain; Palestine 0-1 Japan

Arad: Japan took a firm grip on Group D of the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Qatar 2024 Qualifiers with a 1-0 win over Palestine on Saturday.

The victory took Japan to six points and avoiding defeat against Bahrain, who revived their hopes with a 3-1 defeat of Pakistan, on Tuesday will confirm the 2016 champions their spot in the Qatar 2024 Finals. 

Qualifiers - Group D: Bahrain 0-1 Palestine; Japan 6-0 Pakistan

Thu, 07 Sep, 2023

Qualifiers - Group D: Bahrain 0-1 Palestine; Japan 6-0 Pakistan

Arad: Japan and Palestine are the early pacesetters in Group D after both teams secured opening day wins in the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ 2024 Qualifiers on Wednesday.

Japan top the standings on better goal difference following a 6-0 win over Pakistan, with Palestine defeating Bahrain 1-0.

Preview - SAFF U16 Championship

Fri, 01 Sep, 2023

Preview - SAFF U16 Championship

Thimphu: The eighth edition of the SAFF U16 Championship kicks off on Saturday at the Changlimithang Stadium in Thimphu.  

Leading the charge will be reigning four-time champions India with the likes of Nepal and Bangladesh among the teams aiming to spoil their party in Group A.

Hosts Bhutan will also fancy their chances in Group B with Maldives and Pakistan completing the lineup, so join the-AFC.com as we take a look at what lies in store.

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.

Group A: Kuwait finish top after stalemate with India

Wed, 28 Jun, 2023

Group A: Kuwait finish top after stalemate with India

Bengaluru: Kuwait emerged as the 2023 SAFF Championship Group A winners after a hard-fought 1-1 draw with India at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium on Tuesday.

In a fiery match which saw both sides having a player sent off, along with India head coach Igor Stimac, Kuwait topped the group on goal difference, with the teams finishing on seven points. 

Kuwait, India book semi-final spots

Sun, 25 Jun, 2023

Kuwait, India book semi-final spots

Bengaluru: Kuwait and India advanced to the semi-finals of the 2023 SAFF Championship after registering their second consecutive wins on Saturday.

Kuwait defeated Pakistan 4-0 while India beat Nepal 2-0 with the West Asian side, with a superior goal advantage, only needing a draw when the teams meet on Tuesday to top the group.

Flying starts for India, Kuwait

Thu, 22 Jun, 2023

Flying starts for India, Kuwait

Bengaluru: Sunil Chhetri scored a hat-trick as India defeated Pakistan 4-0 in their opening 2023 SAFF Championship Group A match at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium on Wednesday.

Kuwait, meanwhile, kicked off their campaign with a 3-1 defeat of Nepal.

SAFF Championship 2023: Preview

Tue, 20 Jun, 2023

SAFF Championship 2023: Preview

Bengaluru: The 14th edition of the SAFF (South Asian Football Federation) Championship is all set to kick off on Wednesday at Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru.

Hosts India are the reigning champions, having won eight titles at the region's most prestigious international football tournament, and they have impressively reached the final of every edition bar one since the competition’s inception in 1993.
 
However, this time the challenge is likely to be tougher than ever before with fellow AFC Asian Cup™ 2023 participants Lebanon and former continental champions Kuwait making their debut as invitational teams. The-AFC.com looks ahead to the upcoming campaign. 

Malaysia beat Solomon Islands; Pakistan edged by Kenya

Thu, 15 Jun, 2023

Malaysia beat Solomon Islands; Pakistan edged by Kenya

Kuala Lumpur: Malaysia came from behind to defeat Solomon Islands 4-1 in an international friendly at the Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin Stadium in Kuala Terengganu on Wednesday.

Pakistan, meanwhile, suffered a 1-0 defeat to Kenya in a Four-Nationa tournament in Mauritius. 

Groups finalised for #AFCU23 Qatar 2024 Qualifiers

Thu, 25 May, 2023

Groups finalised for #AFCU23 Qatar 2024 Qualifiers

Kuala Lumpur: The draw for the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Qatar 2024 Qualifiers was finalised at the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.

The hopefuls were divided into 11 groups – 10 groups of four teams each, with the last group containing three. Qatar, meanwhile, will play in the Qualifiers for exposure with their matches classified as friendlies. 

SAFF Championship 2023 set for take off

Wed, 17 May, 2023

SAFF Championship 2023 set for take off

Delhi: The stage is set for the SAFF Championship 2023 following the draw on Wednesday.  

South Asian teams Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal and Pakistan are joined by invitational sides Kuwait and Lebanon in the biennial tournament.