Cambodia 2023 primed for thrillers

Thu, 06 Apr, 2023

Cambodia 2023 primed for thrillers

Phnom Penh: The 2023 Cambodia SEA Games men's football tournament is set to be a sizzler following the draw in Phnom Penh on Wednesday.

The women's football tournament is also primed to be a spectacular affair with Vietnam the defending champions in both events.

AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ competition dates and venues confirmed

Wed, 05 Apr, 2023

AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ competition dates and venues confirmed

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and the Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ have confirmed that the upcoming edition of Asia’s flagship national team competition will be held from January 12 to February 10, 2024.  

Asia’s top 24 nations will compete for the most prestigious prize in Asian football and, as part of efforts to engage with more fans than ever before, the 18th edition of the tournament will maximise the advantage of playing the opening game on a Friday and the final on a weekend.

Qualifiers Group A: Uzbekistan 9-0 Bhutan; Jordan 3-1 Timor Leste

Wed, 05 Apr, 2023

Qualifiers Group A: Uzbekistan 9-0 Bhutan; Jordan 3-1 Timor Leste

Tashkent: Uzbekistan and Jordan kicked off their Women’s Olympic Football Tournament Paris 2024™ Asian Qualifiers Round 1 Group A campaigns with impressive wins on Wednesday.

Hosts Uzbekistan defeated Bhutan 9-0 while Jordan were also untroubled in their 3-1 win over Timor-Leste.

Qualifiers Group B: IR Iran 1-0 Myanmar

Wed, 05 Apr, 2023

Qualifiers Group B: IR Iran 1-0 Myanmar

Yangon: Islamic Republic of Iran edged Myanmar 1-0 in their Women’s Olympic Football Tournament Paris 2024 Asian Qualifiers Round 1 Group B opener on Wednesday.

After a goalless first half, Iran scored seven minutes into the restart at the Thuwunna Stadium.

Qualifiers Group C: Nepal 1-5 Vietnam

Wed, 05 Apr, 2023

Qualifiers Group C: Nepal 1-5 Vietnam

Kathmandu: Huynh Nhu starred with a brace as Vietnam cruised to a 5-1 win over Nepal in their Women’s Olympic Football Tournament Paris 2024™ Asian Qualifiers Round 1 Group C opener on Wednesday.

Vietnam took a 3-0 lead going into the break before finishing the emphatic win in the second half  with the two teams to face off again on Saturday. 

Qualifiers Group E: Philippines 4-0 Pakistan; Hong Kong 3-0 Tajikistan

Thu, 06 Apr, 2023

Qualifiers Group E: Philippines 4-0 Pakistan; Hong Kong 3-0 Tajikistan

Hisor: Philippines and Hong Kong flexed their muscles as they opened their Women’s Olympic Football Tournament Paris 2024™ Asian Qualifiers Round 1 Group E campaigns with convincing victories over Pakistan and Tajikistan respectively on Wednesday.

Philippines impressed from start to finish with goals coming from Hali Long, Eva Madarang, Sarina Bolden and Chandler McDaniel, while Hong Kong put three past Tajikistan.

Qualifiers Group F: Lebanon 1-5 Chinese Taipei

Wed, 05 Apr, 2023

Qualifiers Group F: Lebanon 1-5 Chinese Taipei

Jounieh: Chinese Taipei came from behind to defeat Lebanon 5-1 in their Women’s Olympic Football Tournament Paris 2024™ Asian Qualifiers Round 1 Group F opener on Wednesday.

The win places Chinese Taipei in a favourable position in the three-team group which also includes Indonesia.

Asian hopefuls set for challenging tests in friendlies

Wed, 05 Apr, 2023

Asian hopefuls set for challenging tests in friendlies

Kuala Lumpur: Four of Asia's six FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 representatives will test themselves in friendlies against quality opposition in the coming days.

While Philippines and Vietnam are involved in the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament Paris 2024™ Asian Qualifiers Round 1, Australia, China PR, Japan and Korea Republic will each play two friendlies as they continue preparing for the July-August global showpiece.