Football inspiring indomitable Yazan to greater heights

Sat, 09 May, 2026

Football inspiring indomitable Yazan to greater heights

Riyadh: Yazan Seefen has overcome obstacles throughout his life and the youngster is determined to keep pushing boundaries and make the best of what comes his way.

The Saudi Arabian para footballer is one of the Draw Assistants for the Final Draw of the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ on Saturday, which will have representation from all walks of the Asian football ecosystem.

Saudi Arabia captain Salem Al Dawsari, Japanese legend Hidetoshi Nakata and Korea Republic women’s referee Kim Yu-jeong are among the Draw Assistants and 16-year-old Seefen is relishing the opportunity of being on stage with them.

#AsianCup2027 Final Draw - Facts & Figures

Thu, 07 May, 2026

#AsianCup2027 Final Draw - Facts & Figures

Riyadh: The road to AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ glory will be paved when the Final Draw is conducted at the historical Salwa Palace in Riyadh on Saturday.

Ahead of the highly-anticipated Draw which will see the teams divided into six groups, the-AFC.com takes a look at some fascinating facts and figures of the continent's premier men's national team football tournament.

#AsianCup2027 Final Draw - Know Your Teams

Thu, 07 May, 2026

#AsianCup2027 Final Draw - Know Your Teams

Riyadh: The Final Draw of the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ takes place at the historical Salwa Palace in Riyadh on Saturday.

The eyes of the continent and beyond will be on the Final Draw, with the hopeful teams aiming to lift the coveted title and the-AFC.com takes a look at the cast, who will be divided into four pots and drawn in six groups.

Al Dawsari and Nakata headline #AsianCup2027 Final Draw

Sun, 03 May, 2026

Al Dawsari and Nakata headline #AsianCup2027 Final Draw

Diriyah: The stage is set for a glittering night on May 9 (Saturday) in Diriyah when the Final Draw for the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ reveals the highly-anticipated path to glory for the showpiece.

Taking place at the magnificent Salwa Palace in the At-Turaif District, which was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2010, the starry ceremony will be lit up by the presence of football luminaries representing both West and East: Salem Al Dawsari and Hidetoshi Nakata.

AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Final Draw: All You Need to Know

Tue, 21 Apr, 2026

AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Final Draw: All You Need to Know

Riyadh: In five days’ time, the final cast for Asia’s men’s national team showpiece will descend upon the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to discover their route to ultimate glory.

On May 9 (Saturday), the Continent’s attention will turn to Diriyah—situated on the northwestern outskirts of the capital, Riyadh—for the Final Draw of the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™, which will be the 19th edition of the crown jewel.

#U17WAC - Q-final cast decided

Fri, 08 May, 2026

#U17WAC - Q-final cast decided

Suzhou: The AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026™ quarter-final cast was finalised following the completion of the group stage on Friday.

The last eight ties will be played on Monday as the tournament enters its business end.