#AFCU17 draw to determine Saudi Arabia 2025 battles

Fri, 29 Nov, 2024

#AFCU17 draw to determine Saudi Arabia 2025 battles

Kuala Lumpur: The stage for the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 will be set on Thursday, January 23 when the Final Draw takes place at 3pm at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur.

Following the conclusion of the Qualifiers last October, 42 teams were whittled down to 15 that will go into the hat for the draw alongside hosts Saudi Arabia, who will stage the tournament for a second time after first doing so in 1992.

#AFCU17 Qualifiers - MD5: Results & Reports

Mon, 28 Oct, 2024

#AFCU17 Qualifiers - MD5: Results & Reports

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 Qualifiers concluded on Sunday with the cast finalised for the Finals.

DPR Korea (Group A) and United Arab Emirates (Group H had confirmed on Friday that they would be joining hosts Saudi Arabia next April with Afghanistan (Group B), Korea Republic (Group C), Thailand (Group D), Uzbekistan (Group E), Japan (Group F), Australia (Group G), Yemen (Group I) and Tajikistan (Group J) booking their spots as the group winners on Sunday.

China PR (Group C), Vietnam (Group I), Indonesia (Group G), IR Iran (Group A) and Oman (Group J) advanced as the best five second-placed teams.

Korea Republic’s Koo announces retirement

Tue, 14 Jan, 2025

Korea Republic’s Koo announces retirement

Seoul: Former Korea Republic captain Koo Ja-cheol has announced his retirement after a 17-year playing career that saw him become one of Asia’s shining stars in world football.

Capped 76 times for the Taegeuk Warriors, Koo was instrumental in leading Korea Republic to a runners-up finish at the 2015 AFC Asian Cup™ as well as the bronze medal at the 2012 Olympics.

Sekine joins Ito and Nakamura at Reims

Tue, 14 Jan, 2025

Sekine joins Ito and Nakamura at Reims

Kashiwa: J1 League side Kashiwa Reysol have announced the transfer of defender Hiroki Sekine to  French Ligue 1 side Reims.

The 22-year-old right-back was a member of Japan's Paris Olympics squad last summer and received his first senior national call-up in October.

#WACFutsal2025 Qualifiers - Preview: MD3

Tue, 14 Jan, 2025

#WACFutsal2025 Qualifiers - Preview: MD3

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup™ China 2025 Qualifiers shifts into full gear on Wednesday as Groups A and C enter Matchday Three while action begins in Groups B and D.

Things are starting to take shape in Group A with Thailand seeking to build on their opening win while Philippines have a chance to leapfrog Australia in Group C.

Courts in Yogyakarta and Yangon will see their opening battles as teams jostle for the nine spots on offer.

Landmark AFC Empowering Women in Football Programme to drive gender equity and inclusivity

Tue, 14 Jan, 2025

Landmark AFC Empowering Women in Football Programme to drive gender equity and inclusivity

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s resolute commitment towards advancing the pivotal role of women in football was reinforced today with the launch of the AFC Empowering Women in Football Programme (AEWFP), a pioneering online initiative that focuses on the diverse roles women play in shaping the football industry both on and off the pitch.

The six-month programme will equip participants with fundamental knowledge and skills to help them understand the global football ecosystem, promote gender equity and inclusion as well as identify and overcome industry barriers through ethical, strategic and diplomatic practices.