AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ Post Tournament Report available now!

Tue, 20 Aug, 2024

AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ Post Tournament Report available now!

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ Post-tournament report is now available on the-AFC.com.

The 18th AFC Asian Cup™, the most successful edition yet, saw 24 teams battle for the continental crown with hosts Qatar defeating Jordan 3-1 in the Final to defend their title on home soil.

The Post Tournament Report provides a comprehensive breakdown of the Continental showpiece.
 
POST TOURNAMENT REPORT

TECHNICAL REPORT
 
AFC ASIAN CUP QATAR 2023™: RELIVING ASIA’ FINEST HOUR (PHOTOBOOK)

#AWCL to ignite with Preliminary Stage showdowns

Mon, 19 Aug, 2024

#AWCL to ignite with Preliminary Stage showdowns

Kuala Lumpur: A new era for women’s football in Asia gets underway on Sunday, August 25 when the AFC Women’s Champions League™ 2024/25 Preliminary Stage kicks off.

Split across four groups, 13 clubs will battle for the right to reach the Group Stage of the inaugural edition of the landmark competition, which promises to be a thrilling showcase of top-class action.

#ACLTwo - Know your teams (West)

Mon, 19 Aug, 2024

#ACLTwo - Know your teams (West)

Kuala Lumpur: The draw for the AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Friday saw the 32 teams divided into eight exciting groups.

As we wait with bated breath for the action to kick off in September, the-AFC.com takes a look at some facts and figures of the teams - starting with Groups A to D. 

Europe Wrap: Mitoma marks return with goal; Taremi makes Inter debut

Tue, 20 Aug, 2024

Europe Wrap: Mitoma marks return with goal; Taremi makes Inter debut

Kuala Lumpur: Japan's Takumi Minamino scored the only goal of the game as Monaco kicked off their Ligue I campaign with a 1-0 win Saint Etienne.

Minamino's compatriot Kaoru Mitoma marked his return to club football after an extended injury layoff by scoring Brighton's opening goal in their English Premier League 3-0 win over Everton.

Islamic Republic of Iran international Mehdi Taremi, meanwhile, made his debut for Inter Milan - coming off the bench for their Serie A tie against Genoa while Japan goalkeeper Zion Suzuki played the full 90 minutes for Parma.

Indonesia’s Marselino set for English Championship; Kitagawa creates history with Hacken

Tue, 20 Aug, 2024

Indonesia’s Marselino set for English Championship; Kitagawa creates history with Hacken

Oxford: English Championship side Oxford United have scooped up Indonesia’s dynamic 19-year-old midfielder Marselino Ferdinan with the club announcing the transfer on Monday.

Marselino is one of Indonesia’s brightest prospects, showcasing his talent at the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ as well as the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™, on top of playing a huge role in taking the Garudas into the third round of the AFC Asian Qualifiers - Road To 26™.

#ChallengeLeague draw to decide 2024/25 Group Stage battles

Mon, 19 Aug, 2024

#ChallengeLeague draw to decide 2024/25 Group Stage battles

Kuala Lumpur: Eighteen aspiring teams across Asia will discover their path to glory in the AFC Challenge League™ (ACGL) on Thursday, August 22 when the official draw ceremony for the Group Stage takes place at the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia at 3pm.

The 2024/25 season is the first edition of the revamped third-tier men’s club competition, which shines the light on teams from the Continent’s emerging leagues and their diverse range of talents.