<div>The 19th edition of the tournament is the first to take place since its rebrand from the AFC U-16 Championship in 2021 and marks a long-awaited return after the most recent edition in 2018 in Malaysia.</div>
<div> <div>As we approach Thursday’s kick-off, <em><strong>the-AFC.com</strong></em> shines the spotlight on one player from each team in what promises to be a thrilling tournament. </div> </div>
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