Draw sets stage for thrilling #U20WAC Uzbekistan 2024

Fri, 15 Dec, 2023

Draw sets stage for thrilling #U20WAC Uzbekistan 2024

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2024 has all the ingredients to be a thriller following the official draw at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Friday.

The eight teams were divided into two groups for the March 3 to 16, 2024 tournament.

#ACFutsal2024 Thailand cast discover opponents

Thu, 14 Dec, 2023

#ACFutsal2024 Thailand cast discover opponents

Kuala Lumpur: Japan will begin the defence of their title in Group C following the draw for the AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Thailand 2024 at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.

Islamic Republic of Iran's bid for a record-extending 13th title will kick off in Group D with the tournament scheduled for April 17-28, 2024. 

#AFCCup - Knockout stage lineup finalised

Fri, 15 Dec, 2023

#AFCCup - Knockout stage lineup finalised

Kuala Lumpur: Australia will have two representatives in the AFC Cup™️ 2023/24 knockout stage after Macarthur FC joined Central Coast Mariners in advancing to the ASEAN Zonal semi-finals on Thursday. 

There was cheer for Phnom Penh Crown FC as well with the Cambodian club booking their ticket after finishing as the best runners-up in the ASEAN zone.
 
Chinese Taipei's Taichung Futuro also confirmed their spot, but only after enduring several nervy hours following their defeat to FC Ulaanbaatar on Thursday.

Starynskyi lauds history-makers Phnom Penh

Fri, 15 Dec, 2023

Starynskyi lauds history-makers Phnom Penh

Yangon: It wasn’t the result that Phnom Penh Crown FC wanted but in the end, the 2-1 defeat to Shan United did not hamper their progress to the AFC Cup™️ 2023/24 ASEAN Zonal semi-finals. 

Four wins and 15 goals scored from their first five matches in Group F ultimately proved enough for the Cambodian side to reach the next stage of the competition for the first time and head coach Oleg Starynskyi is hoping that Thursday’s defeat does not detract from that fact.

Sterjovski tells Macarthur to stay focused

Fri, 15 Dec, 2023

Sterjovski tells Macarthur to stay focused

Manila: Head coach Mile Sterjovski wants Macarthur FC to not get carried away after sealing their place in the AFC Cup™ 2023/2024 ASEAN Zonal semi-finals with a 3-0 win over Dynamic Herb Cebu FC on Thursday.

The Australian side led from start to finish with goals from Matthew Millar, Jed Drew and Ali Auglah to take top spot in Group F, while Cebu finished third above Myanmar’s Shan United.

Macarthur will play Malaysia’s Sabah FC in the ASEAN Zonal semi-finals while fellow Australian side Central Coast Mariners meet Phnom Penh, with the ties scheduled for February.

Park Tae-ha takes over as Steelers head coach

Fri, 15 Dec, 2023

Park Tae-ha takes over as Steelers head coach

Pohang: Pohang Steelers have named Park Tae-ha as their new head coach on a two-year contract.

Park replaces Kim Gi-dong, who is taking charge of FC Seoul after spending four and a half years with Steelers. 

Player to Watch: Alimardon Shukurov (Kyrgyz Republic)

Fri, 15 Dec, 2023

Player to Watch: Alimardon Shukurov (Kyrgyz Republic)

Kuala Lumpur: Having first qualified for the AFC Asian Cup™ in 2019, Kyrgyz Republic will once again participate in the upcoming edition with Alimardon Shukurov a vital cog in their midfield.

Since bursting onto the national team scene in late 2019, the 24-year-old midfielder’s upward trajectory continues and he is now all set to appear in Qatar in just under a month.