#AFCU23: 2018 revisited

Fri, 05 Dec, 2025

#AFCU23: 2018 revisited

Kuala Lumpur: As we edge closer to the AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™, we continue our flashback of a tournament that has never failed to thrill. 

Having taken a look at the 2013 and 2016 editions, we shift out focus to the 2018 edition that was played under challenging conditions in China PR.

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#AFCU23: 2016 revisited

Fri, 05 Dec, 2025

#AFCU23: 2016 revisited

Kuala Lumpur: As the countdown to the AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ gathers pace, we continue our trip down memory lane of a tournament that has witnessed the rise of many of the continent's standout players.

Having looked at the 2013 edition won by Iraq, we shift our attention to the 2016 tournament which was hosted by Qatar.  

#AFCU23: 2013 revisited

Mon, 08 Dec, 2025

#AFCU23: 2013 revisited

Kuala Lumpur: The seventh edition of the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ is set to kick off in Saudi Arabia on January 6 as 16 teams converge on the cities of Jeddah and Riyadh with some of the hottest prospects in Asian football set to be on show.

Stars such as Takumi Minamino, Alireza Beiranvand, Hwang Hee-chan, Chanathip Songkrasin and Almoez Ali are among the big names to have featured in a competition that has delivered numerous magical moments over the years. 

To whet the appetite ahead of one of the Asian Football Confederation’s showpiece tournaments, we look back at the previous editions of the AFC U23 Asian Cup - starting with 2013.

#AFCU23 - Facts & Figures

Fri, 05 Dec, 2025

#AFCU23 - Facts & Figures

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ kicks off on January 6 with 16 teams vying to lift the coveted trophy.

As the teams enter their final phase of preparations and excitement begins to build, the-AFC.com takes a look at some interesting facts and figures of the tournament.

#AWCL - Vote for your Top Goals of Group Stage presented by VISA

Tue, 09 Dec, 2025

#AWCL - Vote for your Top Goals of Group Stage presented by VISA

Kuala Lumpur: From long-range thunderbolts to ice-cold one-touch finishes, the AFC Women's Champions League 2025/26™ Group Stage served up goals that changed matches and lit up timelines.

We've shortlisted strikes that blended technique, timing and temperament — now it's your turn to back your favourite. 

Europe Wrap: Tanaka, Ueda light up English, Dutch leagues

Mon, 08 Dec, 2025

Europe Wrap: Tanaka, Ueda light up English, Dutch leagues

Kuala Lumpur: Japan internationals Ao Tanaka and Ayase Ueda were in fine form in the English Premier League and Eredivisie respectively the past week, with the former creating history with Leeds United and the latter consolidating his spot at the top of the goal scorers’ charts by finding the back of the net four times for Feyenoord.  

There were also matchwinners and goals from other well-known Continental names, so follow the-AFC.com as we look at what Asia’s finest have been up to in Europe.