Jong, Shinjo focused on title glory

Sat, 18 May, 2024

Jong, Shinjo focused on title glory

Bali: DPR Korea’s Jong Pok Yong and Miharu Shinjo of Japan are equally determined to push their respective sides to glory when the two teams face off in the final of the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup™ Indonesia 2024 on Sunday.

Both teams have a proud history in the AFC U-16 Women’s Championship with seven titles between them and have been - by far - the best sides in Indonesia 2024.

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Know the Coach - Sadayoshi Shirai (Japan)

Fri, 17 May, 2024

Know the Coach - Sadayoshi Shirai (Japan)

Bali: Japan have sailed through the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup™ Indonesia 2024, winning their three group matches and semi-final with relative comfort, but head coach Sadayoshi Shirai does not want his young team to rest easy.

In all his matches, Shirai has stressed the importance of improving in every area, whether it’s fitness or kicking, stopping and passing the ball. This comes as no surprise because progress is part of his DNA.

Know the Coach - Song Sung Gwon (DPR)

Fri, 17 May, 2024

Know the Coach - Song Sung Gwon (DPR)

Bali: Following DPR Korea's rich history in the AFC U-16 Women’s Championship, Song Sung Gwon is ensuring tradition continues with one more step to lifting the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup™ Indonesia 2024.

Ahead of the exciting final, the-AFC.com takes a look at Song’s coaching pedigree with him being on the verge of guiding his vibrant team to glory in Bali, Indonesia.

Final: How They Got There: Japan

Fri, 17 May, 2024

Final: How They Got There: Japan

Bali: Japan will face DPR Korea in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup™ Indonesia 2024 final aiming to add another feather in their cap.

Sadayoshi Shirai’s side cruised to the final winning all their matches with a goal conceded against Australia their only blemish.

The-AFC.com looks back at the East Asian side's route to Sunday's showdown.

Final: How They Got There: DPR Korea

Fri, 17 May, 2024

Final: How They Got There: DPR Korea

Bali: DPR Korea are one step away from crowning their stellar performance at the AFC Women’s Asian Cup™ Indonesia 2024 with the title as they gear up to face Japan in Sunday’s final.

Four successive wins illuminated by sparkling attacking displays saw DPR Korea notch 23 goals without conceding. The-AFC.com retraces their journey to the final.

#ACL through the years - Heartbreaks

Sat, 18 May, 2024

#ACL through the years - Heartbreaks

Kuala Lumpur: The end of the AFC Champions League™ era in its present format brings back to fans of Asian football two decades of happy memories and successes, but also unforgettable moments of heartbreak which is part of the beauty of the game.

As Al Ain FC and Yokohama F. Marinos prepare to conclude the era that started in 2003/04 with the final showdown at Hazza bin Zayed Stadium, the-AFC.com recounts some of ever-lasting heartbreak moments for fans of some of Asia’s top clubs.

#ACL through the years - Overseas Stars

Fri, 17 May, 2024

#ACL through the years - Overseas Stars

Kuala Lumpur: It’ll be the end of an era in Asian football as the AFC Champions League™ bids farewell and makes way for the AFC Champions League Elite and the AFC Champions League 2 from next season.

During its 21-year run, Asia’s premier club competition has witnessed some of the biggest stars in world football turn up for clubs from across the continent and leave an indelible mark on the tournament.  

With the second leg of the final between Al Ain FC and Yokohama F. Marinos set to bring down the curtains on the tournament, the-AFC.com walks down memory lane to showcase some of the best imports to have graced the competition.