Title joy for Iraq

Wed, 21 Jun, 2023

Title joy for Iraq

Baghdad: Iraq won the 2023 WAFF U23 Championship after a 5-4 penalty shootout win over Islamic Republic of Iran in the final on Tuesday.

The title was Iraq's first as they clinched it before some 30,000 home fans at the Al Madina International Stadium.
 

Kanté joins Al Ittihad

Wed, 21 Jun, 2023

Kanté joins Al Ittihad

Riyadh: FIFA World Cup winning midfielder N’Golo Kanté has signed a two-year deal to join two-time AFC Champions League™ winners Al Ittihad, the Saudi Pro League club announced on Tuesday.

“Kanté has signed a three-year contract with the club,” said Al Ittihad in a statement.
 
“The contract was finalised on Tuesday , June 20th, after Kanté completed his tests at a specialized medical center in Dubai.”

Samurai Blue sizzle against Peru; Malaysia net 10

Tue, 20 Jun, 2023

Samurai Blue sizzle against Peru; Malaysia net 10

Suita: Japan impressed in a 4-1 win over Peru in an international friendly on Tuesday.

Malaysia hit Papua New Guinea for 10 goals, China PR defeated Palestine 2-0 while Korea Republic had to settle for a 1-1 draw with El Salvador.

#FIFAWWC Watch: 30 Days To Go

Tue, 20 Jun, 2023

#FIFAWWC Watch: 30 Days To Go

Kuala Lumpur: The FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 is now just one month away and Asia’s six representatives are ramping up their preparations ahead of the big kick-off. 

A number of players will go into the tournament on the back of outstanding performances in Europe, the United States, or their domestic leagues in Asia, and they will now look to carry that momentum into the global showpiece. 

Group D: Uzbekistan 1-0 India

Wed, 21 Jun, 2023

Group D: Uzbekistan 1-0 India

Pathum Thani: Uzbekistan took a firm step towards the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 knockout stage with a crucial 1-0 win over India in Group D on Tuesday. 

The victory took Uzbekistan to four points, level with Japan while India only have a point to show after two matches.
 
They face Japan in their final tie on Friday while Uzbekistan play Vietnam, who are also on one point. 

Group D: Vietnam 0-4 Japan

Thu, 22 Jun, 2023

Group D: Vietnam 0-4 Japan

Bangkok: A swashbuckling performance from Japan on Tuesday saw them dispatch Vietnam with a 4-0 victory for their first win of the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023. 

The defending champions had been held by Uzbekistan in their Group D opener three days ago, but made sure that their dominance translated into three points here at the Rajamangala National Stadium.

Preview - Group A: Thailand v Yemen

Wed, 21 Jun, 2023

Preview - Group A: Thailand v Yemen

Pathum Thani: Top spot in Group A will be at stake when Thailand take on Yemen in the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 on Wednesday.

Both teams have won each of their first two matches to seal qualification to the quarter-finals, with Yemen leading the standings thanks to a superior goal difference.

Preview - Group A: Malaysia v Laos

Wed, 21 Jun, 2023

Preview - Group A: Malaysia v Laos

Bangkok: Malaysia head coach Osmera Omaro wants his players to end their AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 campaign with a victory against Laos at the Thammasat Stadium on Wednesday.

Both teams have yet to earn a victory in the tournament, having lost to Yemen and Thailand in Group A.