Mancini unveils Saudi Arabia cast

Thu, 04 Jan, 2024

Mancini unveils Saudi Arabia cast

Riyadh: Saudi Arabia head coach Roberto Mancini has named his 26-player squad for the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ , with the tournament set to kick off on January 12.

The Green Falcons have been training with a preliminary squad at Celine Camp in Doha with Mancini omitting goalkeeper Mohamed Al Yami, midfielder Ali Hazazi and strikers Khaled Al-Ghanem and Mohamed Maran. 

Qatar 2023 team kits revealed

Wed, 03 Jan, 2024

Qatar 2023 team kits revealed

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ is nearly upon us and with the excitement brewing, it's time to take a look at one of the most eye-catching aspects of the most prestigious national competition in Asia - the kits!

From the iconic green worn by Saudi Arabia to Japan's striking blue kits to Qatar decked in maroon enroute to their 2019 triumph, the team kits have always played an important role in the excitement of the AFC Asian Cup.
 
Feast your eyes on the home and away kits of all 24 teams set to challenge for the title at Qatar 2023.

Iconic stadiums primed for Qatar 2023

Tue, 02 Jan, 2024

Iconic stadiums primed for Qatar 2023

Doha: The AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ is set to be a spectacular affair with the 51 matches to be played in nine state-of-the-art stadiums.

The Lusail Stadium leads the way, with the iconic stadium to host the opening match between Qatar and Lebanon and the final. 

Join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the stadiums that will feature the continent’s best players vying for the coveted AFC Asian Cup trophy. 

Japan, Qatar shine; more teams arrive in Doha

Tue, 02 Jan, 2024

Japan, Qatar shine; more teams arrive in Doha

Kuala Lumpur: Japan put on a fine performance in front of their home fans in Tokyo as they beat Thailand 5-0 in an international friendly match as they geared up towards the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™.

Qatar also showed that they are in fine form, handing Cambodia a 3-0 defeat while Lebanon, Oman and United Arab Emirates also achieved wins in their respective friendlies.

Europe Wrap: Suphanat makes history in Belgium; Derby delight for Furuhashi

Tue, 02 Jan, 2024

Europe Wrap: Suphanat makes history in Belgium; Derby delight for Furuhashi

Kuala Lumpur: Thailand's Suphanat Mueanta bagged his first goal following his loan move from Buriram United to OH Leuven in a 3-0 victory against Eupen on Tuesday as the 21-year-old became the first player from his country to score in the Belgian top division. 

Kyogo Furuhashi once again proved to be the difference in the Old Firm derby as his seventh goal against Rangers of 2023 helped Celtic record a 2-1 victory against their rivals and extend their lead at the top of the standings to eight points in Scotland. 
 
Hwang Hee-chan and Son Heung-min were both on the scoresheet in England while Hidemasa Morita supplied an assist for leaders Sporting Lisbon in Portugal, so join the-AFC.com as we find out how the Asian stars performed in Europe over the past week. 

Mitoma named in Japan squad

Mon, 01 Jan, 2024

Mitoma named in Japan squad

Tokyo: Japan head coach Hajime Moriyasu has included Kaoru Mitoma in his squad for the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ despite injury concerns surrounding the Brighton & Hove Albion winger.

Mitoma was included in a 26-man squad that also features Arsenal’s Takehiro Tomiyasu, Liverpool midfielder Wataru Endo and Real Sociedad playmaker Takefusa Kubo but missing FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 stars Ao Tanaka and Daichi Kamada.

Road to Qatar 2023 Revisited

Mon, 01 Jan, 2024

Road to Qatar 2023 Revisited

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ kicks off in just a few days with anticipation building for the continental showpiece. 

The 24 teams had to endure a long and winding road to reach their destination and as we eagerly await the opening match between Qatar and Lebanon on January 12, the-AFC.com retraces a qualifying campaign like never before.