Pakistan concede to Cote d'Ivoire

Fri, 17 Apr, 2026

Pakistan concede to Cote d'Ivoire

Abidjan: Pakistan were beaten 2-0 by Cote d'Ivoire on Thursday as they concluded their FIFA Series 2026 campaign in third place.

Ivory Coast won the Series, with Mauritania second and Turks and Caicos Islands fourth.

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Preview - Final: Japan v DPR Korea

Sat, 18 Apr, 2026

Preview - Final: Japan v DPR Korea

Pathum Thani: Japan and DPR Korea are set for an epic encounter in the final of the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ on Saturday.

The sides go into the continental decider with perfect records, brushing aside the competition to set up a repeat of the 2024 final in Uzbekistan, where DPR Korea dashed Japan’s hope of four consecutive titles with a 2-1 win.

Higuchi ready to lead Japan’s charge

Fri, 17 Apr, 2026

Higuchi ready to lead Japan’s charge

Pathum Thani: When Japan take on DPR Korea in the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ final on Saturday, much of their balance will rest on the shoulders of midfielder Rinka Higuchi.

Operating as a defensive midfielder, Higuchi has quietly played a role in Japan’s run to the final contributing two assists and creating eight chances in the four matches she has featured in, underlining her ability to influence the game.

Ri focused on steering DPR Korea to glory

Sat, 18 Apr, 2026

Ri focused on steering DPR Korea to glory

Pathum Thani: For Ri Ji Song, her mission in the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ final against Japan on Saturday is clear - help DPR Korea defend their title.

A consistent presence throughout the campaign, Ri has featured in all five of DPR Korea’s matches, registering a goal and an assist.

Preview - Q-final: Buriram United (THA) v Shabab Al Ahli (UAE)

Sun, 19 Apr, 2026

Preview - Q-final: Buriram United (THA) v Shabab Al Ahli (UAE)

Jeddah: Belief and focus will be the key ingredients when Thailand’s Buriram United and Shabab Al Ahli of the United Arab Emirates face off in the AFC Champions League Elite Finals Jeddah 2026™ quarter-finals on Saturday.

Buriram head coach Mark Jackson is demanding confidence from his Buriram side while his Shabab Al Ahli counterpart Paulo Sousa expects full commitment after the UAE side advanced to this stage with victory against Tractor FC of Islamic Republic of Iran in the Round of 16.

Clinical Svay Rieng please McConkey

Fri, 17 Apr, 2026

Clinical Svay Rieng please McConkey

Manila: Matt McConkey was effusive in his praise of Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng FC after the Cambodian side secured a second successive final appearance in the AFC Challenge League™ on Thursday.

The Northern Ireland tactician, while admitting he was not satisfied with his team’s overall performance, applauded their effectiveness in front of goal as a Saret Kyra header and a brace from Kwame Peprah sealed a 3-0 win on the day and 4-1 on aggregate against Manila Digger of the Philippines.