Bakhodirkhonov on a mission to impress

Tue, 08 Apr, 2025

Bakhodirkhonov on a mission to impress

Taif: Uzbekistan captain Muminkhon Bakhodirkhonov will pull all the stops to impress at the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025, being well aware that a standout performance could catapult his career to great heights.

Armed with a tough build, the centre-back played full matches against Thailand and China PR as Uzbekistan sealed their quarter-final spot and ticket to the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025 with a game to spare.

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Group B: UAE 2-0 Australia

Wed, 09 Apr, 2025

Group B: UAE 2-0 Australia

Taif: United Arab Emirates turned on the power to secure a 2-0 win against Australia in their AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 Group B clash at the King Fahd Sports City Stadium on Monday.

Beaten by Japan in their opener, Monday’s win revived UAE’s knockout stage hopes with Vietnam to come on Thursday for the West Asian side. Australia face a must win clash against group leaders Japan. 

Group B: Vietnam 1-1 Japan

Tue, 08 Apr, 2025

Group B: Vietnam 1-1 Japan

Taif: Vietnam showed grit to hold Japan to a 1-1 stalemate in their AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 Group B match on Monday.

Tran Gia Bao scored a last-gasp penalty to secure a point for the Southeast Asian side, cancelling out Minato Yoshida’s first half opener for the East Asians.

Group C: Afghanistan 0-6 Korea Republic

Tue, 08 Apr, 2025

Group C: Afghanistan 0-6 Korea Republic

Jeddah: Korea Republic bounced back in style to defeat Afghanistan 6-0 in their AFC Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 Group C tie at the King Abdullah Sports City Hall Stadium on Monday.

The win reignited Korea Republic’s campaign and they will book a spot in the knockout stage by avoiding defeat against Yemen in their final group fixture on Thursday. Afghanistan will meet already qualified Indonesia. 

Group C: Indonesia 4-1 Yemen

Tue, 08 Apr, 2025

Group C: Indonesia 4-1 Yemen

Jeddah: Indonesia booked their spot in the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 knockout stage with a 4-1 win against Yemen in a fast-paced Group C tie at the Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Stadium on Monday.

The triumph, coming on the heels of their 1-0 victory against Korea Republic, means they are also on their way to the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025.

Preview - Group D: Oman v IR Iran

Wed, 09 Apr, 2025

Preview - Group D: Oman v IR Iran

Jeddah: Islamic Republic of Iran believe they have the upper hand in their face off with Oman in Group D of the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 on Tuesday.

The Central Asian side played to a 1-1 draw with DPR Korea on Matchday One, and head coach Abbas Chamanian knows a win will firmly lodge his team in the group’s top two alongside Tajikistan.

Preview - Group D: DPR Korea v Tajikistan

Tue, 08 Apr, 2025

Preview - Group D: DPR Korea v Tajikistan

Jeddah: Tajikistan head coach Marco Ragini believes DPR Korea will put them through the mill when they meet in the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 on Tuesday.

The 2018 runners-up are sitting pretty at the top of Group D after defeating Oman 2-1 on Saturday. They are two points clear of Islamic Republic of Iran and DPR Korea, and a second victory will all but seal them a spot at the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025.

Second half tinkering pays off for Saudi Arabia

Mon, 07 Apr, 2025

Second half tinkering pays off for Saudi Arabia

Taif: Abdulrahman Sufyani attributed a change in tactics for Saudi Arabia's 3-1 win against Thailand in Group A of the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 on Sunday.

Tied at 1-1 at the break, Sufyani said the players were given a fresh set of instructions and tactics which ultimately turned the match in their favour with the Al Nassr U19 forward also getting on the scoresheet to make it 2-1 before Mukhtar Barnawi struck the third minutes later to seal the win.

The win not only sealed Saudi Arabia their knockout stage spot but also a ticket to the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025.

Matchwinner Aliev hails Uzbekistan’s team spirit

Mon, 07 Apr, 2025

Matchwinner Aliev hails Uzbekistan’s team spirit

Taif: Matchwinner Asilbek Aliev paid homage to his Uzbekistan teammates after the forward headed in a late goal against China PR to send his country to the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 quarter-finals.

Aliev’s supersub moment in the 86th minute also booked the Central Asian side a ticket to the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025, which resulted in the entire team running onto the pitch to celebrate at the final whistle.

The victory took Uzbekistan to maximum points with a showdown against Saudi Arabia to come on Wednesday to decide the Group A winners. 

Predict and win in the #ACLEliteFinals 2024/25 Matchup Challenge

Tue, 22 Apr, 2025

Predict and win in the #ACLEliteFinals 2024/25 Matchup Challenge

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 is heating up as the top clubs from across the continent converge in Saudi Arabia for the Finals where they will battle each other to become the new champions of Asia.  

Asian football fans also have the chance to showcase their game knowledge during the Finals by predicting the results of the matches, including the quarter-finals, semi-finals and final of the continental showpiece.  

Do you have what it takes to predict the next Asian champion? Register, test your football foresight and stand a chance to win the ultimate prize in this thrilling contest. 

Preview - S-final (1st Leg): Al Taawoun FC (KSA) v Sharjah FC (UAE)

Wed, 09 Apr, 2025

Preview - S-final (1st Leg): Al Taawoun FC (KSA) v Sharjah FC (UAE)

Buraidah: Al Taawoun FC and Sharjah FC will both be equally confident of their chances when they face off in the semi-finals of the AFC Champions League™ Two 2024/25.

Al Taawoun will host Tuesday's first leg with the return fixture to be played next week.