Qualifiers - Group A: Philippines 3-1 Timor-Leste

Tue, 14 Oct, 2025

Qualifiers - Group A: Philippines 3-1 Timor-Leste

Capas: Philippines came from behind to defeat Timor-Leste 3-1 in their AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Qualifiers Final Round Group A tie on Tuesday.

The win moved Philippines to 10 points, level with Tajikistan who defeated Maldives 3-0 in their tie.

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Qualifiers - Final Round: MD4 Results & Reports

Wed, 15 Oct, 2025

Qualifiers - Final Round: MD4 Results & Reports

Kuala Lumpur: Syria were the biggest winners as Matchday Four of the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Qualifiers Final Round concluded on Tuesday.

The West Asian side turned on the power in the second half to defeat Myanmar 3-0 to assure themselves the Group E top spot and confirm qualification irrespective of what happens in the remaining two matchdays.

Several other sides also took huge steps towards the Finals and will be eagerly awaiting Matchday Five, which will be played on November 18.

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Know Your team - China PR

Tue, 14 Oct, 2025

Know Your team - China PR

Kuala Lumpur: China PR will be aiming to create history at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2025, seeking to progress beyond the group stage for the first time with the tournament kicking off on Friday.

Appearing in their fourth Finals, China PR will look to build on their encouraging run at the AFC U-17 Women's Asian Cup™ Indonesia 2024, where they finished fourth to secure their spot in Morocco.

Shaikh Salman backs world-class Asian teams to shine again

Tue, 14 Oct, 2025

Shaikh Salman backs world-class Asian teams to shine again

Kuala Lumpur: With three former Asian world champions—including the current title-holders—set to compete for glory at the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Morocco 2025, Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President has outlined his confidence in Asia’s rising stars to create more history in Rabat.

Scheduled to take place from October 17 to November 8, the global showpiece enters a new era with an expanded 24-team format for the first time with DPR Korea looking to clinch a record-extending fourth title, and Japan and Korea Republic eyeing a second crown whilst China PR aim to create history with their first.

AFC Awards Riyadh 2025 presented by NEOM: All You Need to Know

Mon, 06 Oct, 2025

AFC Awards Riyadh 2025 presented by NEOM: All You Need to Know

Riyadh: Asia’s finest will convene on Thursday (October 16) night at the AFC Awards Riyadh 2025 presented by NEOM, where the outstanding achievements from a remarkable 2024/25 will be feted.

The most prestigious night of the annual Asian Football Confederation (AFC) calendar will unfold at the stunning King Fahad Cultural Center starting from 8pm local time as the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia stages the event for the first time.

AFC Social Responsibility Committee outlines strategic approach for more inspired outcomes

Tue, 14 Oct, 2025

AFC Social Responsibility Committee outlines strategic approach for more inspired outcomes

Riyadh: The AFC Social Responsibility Committee reinforced its ambitions to maximise the impact of the beautiful game to enrich and empower the Continent’s most marginalised communities after approving several key decisions today at its third meeting held in Riyadh, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Kicking off the proceedings, Chairperson Zaw Zaw hailed the upcoming AFC Dream Asia Foundation Conference 2025 to be held in the Kingdom tomorrow as a breakthrough moment for social responsibility on the Continent.