#U17WAC - DPR Korea power to record fifth title

Sun, 17 May, 2026

#U17WAC - DPR Korea power to record fifth title

Suzhou: DPR Korea were at their customary best as they defeated Japan 5-1 to lift the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026™ trophy at Suzhou Sports Centre Stadium on Sunday.

Yu Jong Hyang scored four times to take her tournament tally to 15 goals, with Kim Won Sim adding the other to render Yumi Hayashi’s effort immaterial as DPR Korea moved past Japan to land a record-setting fifth title.

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#U17WAC - DPR Korea’s Yu takes MVP, Top Goalscorer awards

Sun, 17 May, 2026

#U17WAC - DPR Korea’s Yu takes MVP, Top Goalscorer awards

Suzhou: DPR Korea’s Yu Jong Hyang deservingly held aloft the Most Valuable Player and Top Goalscorer awards after displaying her immense potential at the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026™.

With 15 goals, Yu was the runaway winner as Asia witnessed the rise of her prodigious talent.

#U17WAC - DPR Korea’s Kim scoops Best Goalkeeper award

Sun, 17 May, 2026

#U17WAC - DPR Korea’s Kim scoops Best Goalkeeper award

Suzhou: Kim Son Gyong was named the Best Goalkeeper of the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026™ following DPR Korea’s 5-1 triumph against Japan in the final on Sunday.

The 172cm tall custodian was at her best in the decider at Suzhou Sports Centre Stadium, producing heroics to ensure the title stayed with the East Asian side.

Wissing: Gamba’s determination, focus secured title

Sun, 17 May, 2026

Wissing: Gamba’s determination, focus secured title

Riyadh: Jens Wissing was unreserved in his praise of his players after Gamba Osaka’s stunning  AFC Champions League Two 2025/26™ triumph on Saturday.

The Japanese side overcame tremendous pressure to edge Saudi Arabia's Al Nassr Club 1-0 in the final at the King Saud University Stadium, with the victory built on defensive grit and complete focus.

Slow start cost Al Nassr, says Jesus

Sun, 17 May, 2026

Slow start cost Al Nassr, says Jesus

Riyadh: Jorge Jesus admitted that Al Nassr Club paid the price for their slow start after the Saudi Arabian side fell to a 1-0 defeat against Gamba Osaka in the AFC Champions League Two 2025/26™ final on Saturday.

Al Nassr had cruised into the final with a perfect record of 10 wins but came undone when least expected, with Jesus conceding that Japan’s Gamba had caught his side by surprise.

#AFCU17 - Q-final: Vietnam 0-3 Australia

Sun, 17 May, 2026

#AFCU17 - Q-final: Vietnam 0-3 Australia

Jeddah: Australia produced a dominant performance to defeat Vietnam 3-0 in their AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ quarter-final on Saturday.

Carl Veart’s side will aim for a first final appearance when they take on China PR on Tuesday.