Japan shine; Korea Republic back on winning track; UAE, IR Iran sizzle

Wed, 13 Sep, 2023

Japan shine; Korea Republic back on winning track; UAE, IR Iran sizzle

Kuala Lumpur: Japan were at their best in a 4-2 win over Turkey in an international friendly on Tuesday while Korea Republic edged Saudi Arabia 1-0 as Jurgen Klinsmann notched his first win as head coach of the East Asian side.

The United Arab Emirates defeated Costa Rica 4-1, Islamic Republic of Iran impressed in a 4-0 victory over Angola while Qatar were again denied a win, with their tie against Russia ending 1-1 no thanks to a 90th minute equaliser.

A host of other Asian teams were in action as they continued their preparations for the Preliminary Joint Qualification for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ and AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™.

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#AFCU23 Qatar 2024 Qualifiers: MD3 Results & Reports

Mon, 25 Mar, 2024

#AFCU23 Qatar 2024 Qualifiers: MD3 Results & Reports

Kuala Lumpur: The cast for the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ was finalised upon the conclusion of the Qualifiers on Tuesday.

The 11 group winners and four best second-placed teams join hosts Qatar in the April 15-May 3, 2024 Finals.

Stay updated on all the action with the-AFC.com,

#AsianCup2023 Slogan Contest: Vote now and take your place in Asian football history

Tue, 12 Sep, 2023

#AsianCup2023 Slogan Contest: Vote now and take your place in Asian football history

Kuala Lumpur: With just four months to go to Asia’s grandest and most prestigious men’s football tournament, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and the Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ are presenting passionate fans of Asian football with the opportunity to vote for their preferred slogan and stand a chance to witness the captivating action live in Qatar.

From now until 22 September, football fans across the globe can log onto the-AFC.com or the AFC’s various social media platforms to test their knowledge of the Continent’s oldest competition and vote for their favourite tagline amongst a list of 11 slogans.

AFC Champions League™: Through the Years

Fri, 01 Sep, 2023

AFC Champions League™: Through the Years

Kuala Lumpur: Excitement is building as the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 group stage edges closer, marking the return of the home-and-away format for the first time since the onset of COVID-19 in 2020.

Japan’s Urawa Red Diamonds were crowned Asian champions for the third time when they edged Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal SFC in their third meeting in an AFC Champions League final in six seasons, but 38 clubs from across Asia will challenge the two 2022 finalists for the coveted title this campaign. 
 
The 2023/24 competition will be the most star-studded edition yet, with Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar and Karim Benzema among those set to make their debuts in Asia. As the big kick-off on September 18 draws nearer, the-AFC.com revisits the AFC Champions League’s storied history.

AFC Cup™: Through the Years

Sun, 10 Sep, 2023

AFC Cup™: Through the Years

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Cup™ 2023-24 season is edging closer as the competition returns to its usual home-and-away format for the first time in four years. 

Al Seeb Club became the first Omani side to lift the title when they beat Kuala Lumpur City FC 3-0 in last season’s final at Bukit Jalil National Stadium in Kuala Lumpur.
 
This time round, 36 clubs from across the continent will compete in the final edition of the tournament. As the big kick-off on September 18 approaches, the-AFC.com takes a trip down memory lane to look at the history of the AFC Cup.