Preview - Group B: IR Iran v Afghanistan

Fri, 16 Jun, 2023

Preview - Group B: IR Iran v Afghanistan

Bangkok: Islamic Republic of Iran and Afghanistan are ready for their Central Asian showdown in Group B of the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 at Bangkok’s Rajamangala National Stadium on Friday.

Champions once and runners-up twice, this will be Iran’s 12th appearance in the competition while it will be Afghanistan’s second, having made their debut in the erstwhile AFC U16 Championship 2018.

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Velazquez stunner voted the best

Tue, 20 Jun, 2023

Velazquez stunner voted the best

Kuala Lumpur: Leandro Velazquez's effort against Ulsan Hyundai FC has been voted as the best goal of the AFC Champions League™ 2022.

The Johor Darul Ta'zim star received 63% percent of the votes from fans, with the goal helping the Malaysian champions record a famous 2-1 win over their Korean rivals.
 
As we look forward to another exciting season, review Velazquez's goal below as well as the seven others that made the final. 

Preview - Group B: Korea Republic v Qatar

Fri, 16 Jun, 2023

Preview - Group B: Korea Republic v Qatar

Pathum Thani: Former champions Korea Republic and Qatar both expect to hit the ground running when they square off in Group B of the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 on Friday. 

Korea Republic, winners of the AFC U16 Championship in 1986 and 2002, will be up against a Qatari side who were champions in 1990 with both aiming to end their long waits for the title.

Preview - Group C: Tajikistan v China PR

Fri, 16 Jun, 2023

Preview - Group C: Tajikistan v China PR

Chonburi: Tajikistan and China PR will chart untested waters when they meet in their opening AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 Group C match on Friday.

Both teams have never met in the tournament despite China PR making their 15th appearance and Tajikistan their fourth. 
 
Their head coaches, however, have analysed their respective opponents’ game and are looking forward to the match at the Chonburi Uta Stadium in what both agree is one of the toughest groups in the competition.

Preview - Group C: Australia v Saudi Arabia

Fri, 16 Jun, 2023

Preview - Group C: Australia v Saudi Arabia

Chonburi: Australia and Saudi Arabia, who qualified for the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 by scoring a combined 59 goals in the Qualifiers, will kick off the Group C proceedings at the Chonburi Uta Stadium on Friday.

Two-time champions of the AFC U-16 Championship, Saudi Arabia scored 19 goals and conceded two in their four qualifying matches. Three-time semi-finalists Australia, on the other hand, hit home a whopping 36 goals and conceded only one in three matches to emerge the top scorers of the Qualifiers.

#AFCU17 - Players To Watch

Tue, 13 Jun, 2023

#AFCU17 - Players To Watch

Bangkok: The continent’s next generation of stars will be in action in the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023.

As we approach Thursday’s kick-off, the-AFC.com shines the spotlight on one player from each team in what promises to be a thrilling tournament. 

#AFCU17 - Know Your Teams

Mon, 12 Jun, 2023

#AFCU17 - Know Your Teams

Bangkok: The AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 promises to be a spectacular affair with the continent’s rising stars looking forward to producing their best.

With the kick-off just two days away, the-AFC.com takes a look at the cast set to light up the tournament. 

#AFCU17 - Facts and Figures

Sun, 11 Jun, 2023

#AFCU17 - Facts and Figures

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 is just days away, with Yemen to take on Malaysia in the curtain raiser at the Thammasat Stadium on Thursday.

Join the-AFC.com as we take a look at some interesting facts and figures ahead of the tournament.

Trip down memory lane

Fri, 09 Jun, 2023

Trip down memory lane

Bangkok: The continent's youngest age group national team tournament returns with the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 set to take centrestage from Thursday.

Formerly known as the AFC U-16 Championship, the 19th edition will see 16 teams vying for the newly-minted trophy.

As we approach the kick-off, join the-AFC.com as we revisit the previous editions of a tournament which has been the launchpad for many great Asian players.