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. 

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Dream come true for Sobirov

Tue, 27 Jun, 2023

Dream come true for Sobirov

Bangkok: Three months ago, Muhammadyusuf Sobirov watched on from the stands of the Milliy Stadium in Tashkent as goalkeeper Otabek Boymurodov helped Uzbekistan qualify for the FIFA U-20 World Cup Argentina 2023 on route to ultimate glory at the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2023.

On Monday, he played a starring role as Uzbekistan defeated Saudi Arabia 2-0 in the quarter-finals of the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 to seal a place in the upcoming FIFA U-17 World Cup Indonesia 2023.

Michiwaki sets eyes on Top Scorer award

Tue, 27 Jun, 2023

Michiwaki sets eyes on Top Scorer award

Pathum Thani: Yutaka Michiwaki has his eyes set on becoming the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 top scorer after striking once in Japan’s 3-1 win over Australia in the quarter-finals on Monday.

Gaku Nawata and Michiwaki gave Japan a two-goal cushion going into the break before Nestory Irankunda pulled one back for Australia but substitute Rento Takaoka put the game beyond reach with a sublime goal with less than 15 minutes to play.

Rakhmatullaev dedicates triumph to the people of Uzbekistan

Tue, 27 Jun, 2023

Rakhmatullaev dedicates triumph to the people of Uzbekistan

Pathum Thani: An overjoyed and emotional Jamoliddin Rakhmatullaev showered praises on his Uzbekistan side after they powered past Saudi Arabia with a 2-0 triumph on Monday to book a showdown with Korea Republic in the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 semi-finals

The victory also meant a ticket to the FIFA U17 World Cup Indonesia 2023 Finals, with the head coach saying the performance was easily the team’s best yet and that it was largely owing to the tremendous efforts put in by the players and coaching staff.

Moriyama: Well executed tactics sealed Japan victory

Tue, 27 Jun, 2023

Moriyama: Well executed tactics sealed Japan victory

Pathum Thani: Head coach Yoshiro Moriyama paid tribute to his players for sticking to the game plan which paved the way for their 3-1 win over Australia in the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 quarter-finals on Monday.

Despite Australia pulling one back to halve the deficit at the start of the second half, Japan remained focused to not only seal their place in the semi-finals but also punch their ticket to the FIFA U17 World Cup Indonesia 2023.

Ammouta takes charge of Jordan

Tue, 27 Jun, 2023

Ammouta takes charge of Jordan

Amman: Former Morocco international Hussein Ammouta has been appointed as the Jordan national team coach.

Ammouta replaces Adnan Hamad whose contract has expired.
 
The Jordan Football Association, in a statement said Ammouta will be presented to the squad in July.

Saudi Arabia 2023 host city confirmed

Tue, 27 Jun, 2023

Saudi Arabia 2023 host city confirmed

Jeddah: The Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) and FIFA have confirmed that all matches during the FIFA Club World Cup Saudi Arabia 2023 will take place in the city of Jeddah. 

The decision was made following a FIFA delegation visit to Jeddah to assess ongoing preparations for the tournament, which takes place from 12-22 December 2023. It will be the first time the FIFA Club World Cup is held in Saudi Arabia.