Dahal sets Saudi Arabia 2034 target

Sun, 13 Apr, 2025

Dahal sets Saudi Arabia 2034 target

Taif: Ever since the FIFA World Cup 2034 was officially awarded to Saudi Arabia, many aspiring footballers in the country have the ambition of being part of the host country’s squad in the global showpiece and it is no different for Sabri Dahal.

The flying winger is determined to push himself to the maximum in order to realise the dream of representing his country at the biggest stage on home soil.

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Preview - Q-final: Uzbekistan v UAE

Mon, 14 Apr, 2025

Preview - Q-final: Uzbekistan v UAE

Taif: United Arab Emirates head coach Majed Salem said his team will play without pressure against an in-form Uzbekistan in Sunday’s AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 quarter-final at the King Fahd Sports City Stadium.

UAE qualified as the Group B runners-up, thanks to a display of grit and determination exemplified by their late equaliser in the final group game against Vietnam which confirmed their passage to the last eight.

Preview - Q-final: Japan v Saudi Arabia

Sun, 13 Apr, 2025

Preview - Q-final: Japan v Saudi Arabia

Taif: It’s set to be a blockbuster when Japan meet Saudi Arabia in the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 quarter-finals on Sunday.

Both ended their group stage campaigns with defeats, resulting in Saudi Arabia finishing as the Group A runners-up. Japan, however, topped Group B despite their defeat to Australia.

Odilzoda optimistic Tajikistan will go further

Sat, 12 Apr, 2025

Odilzoda optimistic Tajikistan will go further

Jeddah: Tajikistan’s Mekhrubon Odilzoda is confident his side have the ability and composure to go beyond the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 quarter-finals after their commanding 3-1 win over Islamic Republic of Iran on Friday.

The result left Tajikistan at the top of Group D with six points, one clear of DPR Korea, and set up a clash with Group C runners-up Korea Republic in what promises to be an action-packed display of attacking football on Monday.

Comprehensive preparation pays off for DPR Korea

Sat, 12 Apr, 2025

Comprehensive preparation pays off for DPR Korea

Jeddah: Head coach O Thae Song expressed pride in his players after DPR Korea qualified for the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 quarter-finals.

DPR Korea were held to a 2-2 draw by Oman in their final Group D match on Friday, but the point was enough to take them through to not only the knockout stage but also secure their ticket to the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025.

#AFCU17 - Knockout stage set to be spectacular affair

Sat, 12 Apr, 2025

#AFCU17 - Knockout stage set to be spectacular affair

Taif: The eight teams still in the running to lift the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 have been confirmed with Tajikistan and DPR Korea the final two sides to book their quarter-final spots.

Tajikistan defeated Islamic Republic of Iran 3-1 on Friday to top Group D while DPR Korea advanced as the runners-up following a 2-2 draw with Oman. 

Group D: Oman 2-2 DPR Korea

Sat, 12 Apr, 2025

Group D: Oman 2-2 DPR Korea

Jeddah: DPR Korea and Oman played to an entertaining 2-2 draw in their final AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 Group D match at the King Abdullah Sports City Hall Stadium on Friday.

The result meant DPR Korea finished as the group runners-up and will face Indonesia in the quarter-finals, having also secured a spot at the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025.

Group D: IR Iran 1-3 Tajikistan

Sat, 12 Apr, 2025

Group D: IR Iran 1-3 Tajikistan

Jeddah: Tajikistan defeated Islamic Republic of Iran 3-1 in an engrossing Group D match to make the quarter-finals of the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 at the Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Stadium on Friday.

Tajikistan topped Group D with six points, one ahead of DPR Korea who drew 2-2 with Oman in a match played simultaneously.

Tajikistan - the 2018 runners-up - also qualified for the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025 and will take on Group C runners-up Korea Republic in the knockout stage.

Custodian Park stands tall as Korea Republic advance

Fri, 11 Apr, 2025

Custodian Park stands tall as Korea Republic advance

Jeddah: Custodian Park Do-hun was glad to have come through for Korea Republic in their AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 Group C clash against Yemen on Thursday.

Leading 1-0 through Kim Eun-seong's first half goal, Korea Republic came under tremendous pressure after the break but Park and his teammates stood tall to not only advance to the quarter-finals but also earn their place at the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025. 

Relieved Hiroyama expects Japan to improve in knockout stage

Fri, 11 Apr, 2025

Relieved Hiroyama expects Japan to improve in knockout stage

Taif: Nozomi Hiroyama did not try to hide his relief after Japan squeezed into the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 quarter-finals despite suffering a 3-2 defeat to Australia on Thursday.

The defending champions ended the day as the Group B winners ahead of the United Arab Emirates and Australia, with all three finishing on four points.

The final standings were based on points, head-to-head, goal difference and number of goals of the teams tied.

Nova reminds Indonesia to stay focused

Fri, 11 Apr, 2025

Nova reminds Indonesia to stay focused

Jeddah: Nova Arianto has reminded his players to remain focused after the tactician's half-time changes paid off handsomely for Indonesia as they defeated Afghanistan 2-0 to top Group C of the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 on Thursday.

Substitutes Fadly Alberto, Zahaby Gholy and Aldyansyah Taher were instrumental in taking Indonesia over the finish line, with the latter providing both assists in the closing stages to snatch a dramatic victory as the Southeast Asian side made it three wins out of three.