Preview - Group D: Vietnam v Japan

Tue, 20 Jun, 2023

Preview - Group D: Vietnam v Japan

Bangkok: Head coach Yoshiro Moriyama is expecting only a win against Vietnam on Matchday Two of the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 on Tuesday.

The three-time AFC U-16 Championship winners, despite dominating, were held 1-1 by Uzbekistan in their opening match on Saturday, leading to Moriyama expressing his disappointment. 

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Preview - Group D: Uzbekistan v India

Tue, 20 Jun, 2023

Preview - Group D: Uzbekistan v India

Pathum Thani: It will be a battle of nerves when Uzbekistan and India meet in Group D of the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 on Tuesday.

With both Matchday One ties ending 1-1, the door to the knockout stage remains wide open for all four teams setting the stage for cracking affairs.

Albaadani savours Yemen progress

Mon, 19 Jun, 2023

Albaadani savours Yemen progress

Pathum Thani: Head coach Mohammed Hasan Ali Albaadani was delighted with Yemen's 2-1 victory over Laos on Sunday, which sealed qualification for the quarter-finals of the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023.

The West Asians had to dig deep to secure their second straight triumph in Group B at the Thammasat Stadium, with their opponents determined to bounce back after their opening-day defeat at the hands of Thailand.

Proud Pipob expects more from Thailand

Mon, 19 Jun, 2023

Proud Pipob expects more from Thailand

Pathum Thani: Pipob On-mo was effusive in his praise of his Thailand players following their 3-0 win over Malaysia in their AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 Group A tie at the Rajamangala Stadium on Sunday.

The win earned Thailand a place in the quarter-finals alongside Yemen, who defeated Laos 2-1 in the group’s other fixture with the two sides to meet on Wednesday to determine the group winners.

Thailand took a 1-0 lead going into the break with Pipob’s charges turning on the tempo in the second half to seal the emphatic victory against their Southeast Asian rivals.

Queiroz sets clear targets for Qatar

Sat, 17 Jun, 2023

Queiroz sets clear targets for Qatar

Doha: After leading the Islamic Republic of Iran at three consecutive FIFA World Cup tournaments, Carlos Queiroz is now focused on helping Qatar defend their AFC Asian Cup ™ title and guiding the Gulf state through to the Finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He talks to the-AFC.com about his new role and his plans for the future. 

With a resume like that possessed by Carlos Queiroz it would be tempting to relax a little and wind down towards retirement. But as the Portuguese coach approaches half a century in the game, ambition still burns bright as he settles into his latest job with a renewed sense of purpose.
 
The former Real Madrid and Portugal head coach, who has worked in the United Arab Emirates, the United States and Japan in a globe-trotting career that included two spells as Sir Alex Ferguson’s assistant at Manchester United, celebrated his 70th birthday in March, soon after signing on to replace Felix Sanchez at the helm of the Qatar national team.