Continental Tires drives wide-ranging AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ Fan Engagement Programme with confidence

Mon, 08 Jan, 2024

Continental Tires drives wide-ranging AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ Fan Engagement Programme with confidence

Continental Tires and the AFC continue to work together to elevate performance at the upcoming AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™
 
Continental Tires launches a dynamic fan engagement campaign that highlights the values of performance and confidence, where fans who vote for the best goals and top performances at the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ stand to win prizes

Doha: Continental Tires continues to elevate Asian football through its sponsorship of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™, which will kick off in Doha, Qatar, on 12 January 2024 and culminate in a grand finale on 10 February 2024. This partnership mirrors the AFC and Continental’s mutual commitment of elevating performance and providing best-in-class technologies throughout Asia. 

Join the action: AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ Fantasy Football is now LIVE!

Fri, 05 Jan, 2024

Join the action: AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ Fantasy Football is now LIVE!

Kuala Lumpur: The wait is over as the Official AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ Fantasy Football game is now LIVE for fans worldwide! Fans can now visit the-AFC.com or download the AFC LIVE app to play the game.

Fervent supporters of Asian football can start playing by creating their virtual squad featuring AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ players with a virtual currency budget of 100 million, which will increase to 105 million during the Knockout Stage. Each squad will consist of 15 players in total with 11 players in the starting line-up and four bench substitutes. Fans can strategise, manage, and compete against users worldwide and join private leagues with their friends.

5 of the Best: Goal Threats

Tue, 09 Jan, 2024

5 of the Best: Goal Threats

Doha: The AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ promises plenty of goals as Qatar is set to host 51 thrilling matches in the continental showpiece, starting with the curtain raiser between the hosts and Lebanon on Friday and culminating in the final on February 10. 

The tournament, first played in 1956, has over the years witnessed plenty of incredible attackers – be it Islamic Republic of Iran legend Ali Daei in 1996, Iraq's inspirational leader Younis Mahmoud in 2007 or Almoez Ali who guided Qatar to their very first Asian crown in 2019. 
 
The 18th edition of the tournament is also not short of attacking talent who will try to make an indelible mark in Asia, so join the-AFC.com as we take a look at five individuals who could prove to be the biggest goal threats at the upcoming AFC Asian Cup. 

Moriyasu's confidence high despite new-look Japan squad

Mon, 08 Jan, 2024

Moriyasu's confidence high despite new-look Japan squad

Doha: Only 14 players from the 26 that featured in the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 remain in Japan's AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 squad but Hajime Moriyasu is confident that a record-extending fifth title is within reach.

Japan head coach Moriyasu admits that he still has lingering fustration from missing out in UAE 2019, with Qatar denying them in the final. 
 
Missing from Japan's squad are some big names but Moriyasu said he has "assembled the best members to win", with the Samurai Blue last having lifted the AFC Asian Cup trophy in 2011.

Ishii challenges Thailand to rise to the occasion

Mon, 08 Jan, 2024

Ishii challenges Thailand to rise to the occasion

Bangkok: Thailand head coach Masatada Ishii is unperturbed by the absence of Chanathip Songkrasin and Teerasil Dangda from the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™, saying it is an opportunity for other players to shine. 

Chanathip and Teerasil have been instrumental to Thailand in recent years, having played key roles in the War Elephants’ run into the Round of 16 in the 2019 edition but injuries have ruled both out of Qatar 2023. 

Al Ghamdi determined to propel Saudi Arabia at Qatar 2023

Mon, 08 Jan, 2024

Al Ghamdi determined to propel Saudi Arabia at Qatar 2023

Doha: Midfielder Faisal Al Ghamdi is setting his sights on helping Saudi Arabia make a deep run into the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ as the three-time champions look to claim the continental title for the first time since 1996.

Buoyed by their performance at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, when the Saudis secured a famous win over eventual champions Argentina in their opening game of the tournament, Al Ghamdi believes the Green Falcons can have a significant impact over the coming month.