Malaysia aim to impress

Wed, 22 Nov, 2023

Malaysia aim to impress

Kuala Lumpur: Malaysia's return to the AFC Asian Cup™ for the first time since they co-hosted the 2007 edition couldn't have resulted in a tougher draw - with Korea Republic, Jordan and Bahrain their Group E challengers.

Head coach Kim Pan-gon and his team, however, are relishing the challenge of taking on three sides who are all ranked way above the Southeast Asian side.

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Lebanon eye historic knockout stage spot

Tue, 21 Nov, 2023

Lebanon eye historic knockout stage spot

Kuala Lumpur: Denied a place in the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019™ knockout stage by the slimmest of margins, Lebanon are determined to enjoy an extended run at Qatar 2023. 

The West Asian side lost out to Vietnam on the fairplay rule in 2019 and head coach Nikola Jurcevic's mission will be to ensure Lebanon advance past the group stage for the first time in what will be their third participation on the continental stage. 

Kyrgyz Republic targeting extended run

Mon, 20 Nov, 2023

Kyrgyz Republic targeting extended run

Kuala Lumpur: Kyrgyz Republic will be appearing in just their second AFC Asian Cup™ but head coach Stefan Tarkovic wants them to emulate, if not better, their 2019 achievement.

The Central Asian side advanced to the Round of 16 four years ago and Tarkovic said being drawn in a tough Group F wouldn't deter his team from targeting a place in the Qatar 2023 knockout stage. 

Klinsmann sets title target for Korea Republic

Sun, 19 Nov, 2023

Klinsmann sets title target for Korea Republic

Kuala Lumpur: Head coach Jurgen Klinsmann is determined to lead Korea Republic to the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ title as the former winners look to end a long wait for a third continental crown. 

The last of Korea Republic's two AFC Asian Cup titles was won in 1960, with the Taeguk Warriors having finished runners-up four time since.

Jordan aiming for new best

Sat, 18 Nov, 2023

Jordan aiming for new best

Kuala Lumpur: Jordan's target at the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ will be to deliver a best ever performance in their fifth appearance at the continental showpiece.

Two quarter-final appearances - in 2004 and 2011 - is the furthest the West Asian side have advanced previously with their 2019 campaign ending in the Round of 16. 

Japan ready to reign again

Fri, 17 Nov, 2023

Japan ready to reign again

Kuala Lumpur: Hajime Moriyasu may have described Group D as extremely tough but the Japanese tactician will be confident of his team's AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ chances.

Denied a fifth title by a brilliant Qatar in the 2019 edition, Japan will enter the upcoming Finals boosted by a strong performance at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, where they came agonisingly close to a first ever quarter-final appearance.

IR Iran primed to end long wait

Thu, 16 Nov, 2023

IR Iran primed to end long wait

Kuala Lumpur: Islamic Republic of Iran will feel that the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ is the perfect stage for them to end their wait for a long overdue fourth continental title.

The last of Iran's three titles - won consecutively - was in 1976 with the Central Asian side's best having been semi-final finishes since.

Iraq ready to go the distance

Wed, 15 Nov, 2023

Iraq ready to go the distance

Kuala Lumpur: Head coach Jesus Casas said it will be difficult but not impossible for Iraq to navigate Group D of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™, with four-time champions Japan, Indonesia and Vietnam their opponents.

Having overcome tremendous odds to emerge champions in 2007, Iraq's best achievement since then was a semi-final appearance in 2015 but the West Asian side look in good shape to challenge for the Qatar 2023 title. 

Indonesia on a mission to impress

Tue, 14 Nov, 2023

Indonesia on a mission to impress

Kuala Lumpur: Head coach Shin Tae-yong believes Indonesia have a decent chance of advancing to the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ Round of 16 despite being drawn in a tough Group D.

Shin's confidence stems from his side's ability to advance to the Finals from a difficult qualifying campaign, with Indonesia producing their best in the third round to join the continent's best in Qatar 2023. 

India buoyant despite tough conditions

Mon, 13 Nov, 2023

India buoyant despite tough conditions

Kuala Lumpur: Having been denied a place in the 2019 Round of 16 by the slimmest of margins, India are determined to enjoy an extended run at the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™.

It will, however, not be easy for Igor Stimac's side with all their Group B challengers - Australia, Uzbekistan and Syria - ranked higher than the South Asians.