Preview - Q-final: Indonesia v DPR Korea

Mon, 14 Apr, 2025

Preview - Q-final: Indonesia v DPR Korea

Jeddah: Indonesia will look to maintain their perfect record when they face off against DPR Korea at the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 quarter-finals on Monday. 

The Young Garuda topped Group C with a maximum of nine points, scoring seven and conceding one to finish at the top three points clear of second-placed Korea Republic.

Their journey to the knockout stage, however, made for a bumpy ride. They needed a spot-kick rebound from Evandra Florasta two minutes into time added on to stun two-time champions Korea Republic 1-0 in their first match.

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Preview - Q-final: Tajikistan v Korea Republic

Tue, 15 Apr, 2025

Preview - Q-final: Tajikistan v Korea Republic

Jeddah: Tajikistan head coach Marco Ragini will dispense with the strategy that served his team well when they encounter Korea Republic in the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 quarter-finals on Monday.

The 2018 finalists put on a display of fast, attacking football in their 3-1 win over Islamic Republic of Iran in their final Group D match to qualify for the knockout stage and claim a berth at the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025.

#AFCU17 - Group stage in numbers

Sun, 13 Apr, 2025

#AFCU17 - Group stage in numbers

Taif: The group stage of the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 concluded with a bang on Friday with eight teams continuing their journey to land the big prize.

Across the 24 matches played in Taif and Jeddah, there were plenty of goals to cheer and exciting drama to savour as the next generation of Asian talents took centrestage.

Join the-AFC.com as we delve into the fascinating statistics from nine days of non-stop action.

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.

Yousuf wants his team to become the pride and joy of UAE

Sun, 13 Apr, 2025

Yousuf wants his team to become the pride and joy of UAE

Taif: United Arab Emirates defender Ibrahim Yousuf Al Jasmi wants nothing more than to continue spreading happiness to his countrymen, after helping his team reach the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 quarter-finals.

A defender who is modelling his game after the legendary Italian Paolo Maldini, the 16-year-old explained the thrill of advancing to the AFC U17 Asian Cup knockout phase, which also secured a ticket to the FIFA U17 World Cup Qatar 2025.

Rustamov expects Uzbekistan to emulate recent success

Sun, 13 Apr, 2025

Rustamov expects Uzbekistan to emulate recent success

Taif: Uzbekistan winger Jamshidbek Rustamov, buoyed by his heroics in the final group match against Saudi Arabia, is determined to propel his country to glory once again.

Rustamov netted a second half brace, including a fine strike from outside the penalty box to help Uzbekistan to a 3-0 success over the hosts, giving them maximum points in Group A of the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025.

Fujii moving mountains for Japan at #AFCU17

Sat, 12 Apr, 2025

Fujii moving mountains for Japan at #AFCU17

Taif: Shota Fujii will be taking plenty of experience away from the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 after an eventful group stage with Japan who clinched a quarter-final spot by the slimmest of margins.

Starting with a 4-1 win against the United Arab Emirates, defending champions Japan  were then held to a 1-1 stalemate by Vietnam before suffering a 3-2 defeat to Australia but still finished top in Group B.

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.