#U20WAC Qualifiers: MD1 Results & Reports

Thu, 07 Aug, 2025

#U20WAC Qualifiers: MD1 Results & Reports

Kuala Lumpur: Four former champions led the way as the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup™ Thailand 2026 Qualifiers got off to an emphatic start on Wednesday.

Six-time winners Japan kicked off their Group F campaign with a 5-0 win over Guam while defending champions DPR Korea were unstoppable in a 15-0 triumph against Saudi Arabia in Group A.
 
Korea Republic, champions in 2003 and 2013, defeated Timor-Leste 9-0 while China PR, who lifted the trophy in 2006, opened their Group E challenge with a 6-0 win against Syria.
 
The teams will be back in action on Friday with the eight group winners and the overall three best runners-up to join hosts Thailand at next year's Finals.
 
Stay updated on all the thrills and spills with the-AFC.com.

#AFCU17 and #U17WAC hopefuls to discover Qualifiers journey

Fri, 25 Jul, 2025

#AFCU17 and #U17WAC hopefuls to discover Qualifiers journey

Kuala Lumpur: The qualifying pathways for the next editions of Asia’s U17 national team showpieces will be unveiled on August 7 (Thursday) at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

The Qualifiers Draw ceremony for the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup™ China 2026 is set to take place at 2pm and will be followed by the equivalent for the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2026 at 4pm, with eight and seven berths on offer respectively for the Finals.

Europe Wrap: Maeda shines as Celtic kick off title defence with win

Tue, 05 Aug, 2025

Europe Wrap: Maeda shines as Celtic kick off title defence with win

Kuala Lumpur: Prolific Japan international striker Daizen Maeda played a hand in Scottish Premiership champions Celtic’s winning start to their 2025/26 campaign while three of his countrymen found the back of the net in the Belgian Pro League.

Follow the-AFC.com as we look at what Asia’s finest have been up to as the 2025/26 action begins in Europe.

Ulsan appoint Shin Tae-yong as head coach

Tue, 05 Aug, 2025

Ulsan appoint Shin Tae-yong as head coach

Ulsan: AFC Champions League winner Shin Tae-yong has been named the new head coach of Ulsan HD, the reigning K League 1 champions confirmed on Tuesday.

The 54-year-old, who has won the Asian title as both a player and coach, replaces Kim Pan-gon following the former Malaysia coach’s departure by mutual consent over the weekend.

Kapadze: Uzbekistan’s aim is to continue creating history

Mon, 04 Aug, 2025

Kapadze: Uzbekistan’s aim is to continue creating history

Kuala Lumpur: Uzbekistan football has been breaking new grounds in recent years, achieving historic feats with Timur Kapadze synonymous with the incredible achievements.

The head coach led the Under-23 side to their first-ever Olympic participation at Paris 2024 and most recently, took the national team to the FIFA World Cup 2026 to be hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States.

Kapadze shares with the-AFC.com on the seismic effect of reaching the World Cup Finals and what lies in store for the Central Asian side at the global showpiece next year.

Saudi Arabia's Abdulhamid joins RC Lens on loan

Mon, 04 Aug, 2025

Saudi Arabia's Abdulhamid joins RC Lens on loan

Lens: Saudi Arabia international Saud Abdulhamid has moved to French club RC Lens on a season-long loan from Italy's AS Roma.

The right-back is the first Saudi Arabia player to ply his trade in France’s top flight.