Tough opposition not a problem for Vietnam's Hoang

Sat, 01 Apr, 2023

Tough opposition not a problem for Vietnam's Hoang

Hanoi: Vietnam may have been drawn in a challenging Group D but head coach Hoang Anh Tuan is optimistic of the Southeast Asian side's AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 chances.

Vietnam were drawn alongside defending champions and three-time winners Japan, India and Uzbekistan with Hoang expecting a a tough group stage.

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Know Your #AFCU17 Thailand 2023 Groups!

Fri, 31 Mar, 2023

Know Your #AFCU17 Thailand 2023 Groups!

Kuala Lumpur: With the draw for the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 completed, the 16 teams will now ramp up their preparations for the continental challenge.

The June 15-July 2 tournament featuring the next generation of stars will also offer four spots to the FIFA U17 World Cup Peru 2023. 
 
Join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the four groups.

#AFCU17 Thailand 2023 Groups Finalised

Thu, 30 Mar, 2023

#AFCU17 Thailand 2023 Groups Finalised

Bangkok: The stage is set for a thrilling AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 following the official draw on Thursday.

The 16 teams were divided into four groups for the June 15-July 2 tournament, which will see the top four sides seal their places in the FIFA U-17 World Cup Peru 2023 in November.

Pohang Steelers: 50 Years of Footballing Heritage

Sat, 01 Apr, 2023

Pohang Steelers: 50 Years of Footballing Heritage

Pohang: Very few clubs in Asian football can boast as rich a history as Pohang Steelers, who will be celebrating their 50th anniversary on April 1.

Founded in the east coast province of North Gyeongsang in 1973 as Pohang Iron & Steel Company FC (POSCO FC), after its owner POSCO, the club has been crowned champions of Korea Republic five times and kings of Asia on three occasions as well as winning a host of other honours in what's been a fruitful five decades. 
 
In conjunction with their Golden Jubilee on Saturday, the-AFC.com recollects some of the best memories of one of the continent's most successful football teams. 

Nepal defeat Laos for title

Sat, 01 Apr, 2023

Nepal defeat Laos for title

Kathmandu: Nepal came from behind to defeat Laos 2-1 in the Prime Minister's Three Nations Cup final on Friday.

Ayush Ghalan and Manish Dangi scored as Nepal staged a stirring comeback at the Dasharath Stadium.

Five Things we learned from the International Break

Fri, 31 Mar, 2023

Five Things we learned from the International Break

Dubai: The first international break of 2023 brought about a lot of excitement and drama for Asian football fans as new head coaches started their journeys and others bid farewell to their teams while numerous players made their international debuts.

With Asia’s representatives returning for home games following a mixed FIFA World Cup in Qatar at the end of 2022, the-AFC.com looks at five things we learned from their friendly matches.

China PR's Aisikaer inks deal with Sweden's Mjallby AIF

Thu, 30 Mar, 2023

China PR's Aisikaer inks deal with Sweden's Mjallby AIF

Beijing: Aifeierding Aisikaer will join Swedish side Mjallby AIF on a one-year loan deal from former AFC Champions League winners Guangzhou FC subject to a successful medical, the Allsvenskaan club has announced.

Aisikaer captained China’s team at the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2023, when the Antonio Puche-coached outfit reached the quarter-finals, where they were eliminated by Korea Republic in extra-time.