#AFCU23 squads announced

Wed, 10 Apr, 2024

#AFCU23 squads announced

Kuala Lumpur: The 16 contenders for the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ have named the 23-strong squads they hope will steer them to glory.

With just five days remaining until the sixth edition of AFC U23 Asian Cup kicks off, squads featuring the continent’s rising star have been revealed.

#AFCU23 contenders set for Qatar 2024 showdown

Mon, 01 Apr, 2024

#AFCU23 contenders set for Qatar 2024 showdown

Doha: Sixteen teams from across the Continent will assemble this month to vie for glory at the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™, which runs from April 15 to May 3.

Two months on from the conclusion of a spectacular AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™, the West Asian nation will once again be the focus of the Continent’s attention when they become the first two-time hosts of the AFC U23 Asian Cup™, having staged the 2016 tournament.

#AFCU23 - Know Your Group A Teams

Mon, 08 Apr, 2024

#AFCU23 - Know Your Group A Teams

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ is fast approaching and it’s time to take a deep dive into everything you need to know about the teams.

As we continue our countdown to the kick-off, we take a look at Group A comprising Qatar, Australia, Jordan and Indonesia.

#AFCU23 - Know Your Group B Teams

Tue, 09 Apr, 2024

#AFCU23 - Know Your Group B Teams

Kuala Lumpur: With the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ just around the corner, we next take a look at a very interesting Group B.

Potentially the toughest of the four groups, it features two former champions in Japan and Korea Republic,  together with United Arab Emirates and China PR.

#AFCU23 - Know Your Group C Teams

Wed, 10 Apr, 2024

#AFCU23 - Know Your Group C Teams

Kuala Lumpur: As excitement peaks for the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™, we next take an indepth look at Group C.

Featuring titleholders Saudi Arabia and former champions Iraq, Thailand and Tajikistan complete the group. 

#AFCU23 - The Stadiums

Sun, 07 Apr, 2024

#AFCU23 - The Stadiums

Doha: The AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ will witness 16 teams battling it out for the ultimate honour in four spectacular stadiums where plenty of drama and excitement are set to unfold.

The Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium will take centrestage, being the setting for the opening day action as well as hosting the final on May 3.
 
Join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the stadiums that will see the rising stars of the continent slugging it out for the coveted AFC U23 Asian Cup trophy. 

#AFCU23: Most Valuable Players

Sat, 06 Apr, 2024

#AFCU23: Most Valuable Players

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ is all set to kick off on April 15 with the stage set for some of the continent’s brightest talents to help earn their nations a place at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.

Over the years, the tournament has featured players who have inspired their countries to one of Asian football’s most prestigious titles and finished the campaign not only as a champion but also with the Most Valuable Player accolade.
 
From Amjad Kalaf’s stunning display in the first-ever tournament to Ayman Yahya dazzling in 2022, the-AFC.com looks back at the five players who have been named the AFC U23 Asian Cup MVP.

#AFCU23 - 2022 revisited

Wed, 03 Apr, 2024

#AFCU23 - 2022 revisited

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ kicks off in less than two weeks with the 16 teams in the final phase of their preparations for the continental showpiece.

As we edge closer to the tournament, the-AFC.com concludes its look back at previous editions of the tournament by shining the spotlight on the 2022 championship.

#AFCU23 - 2020 revisited

Thu, 04 Apr, 2024

#AFCU23 - 2020 revisited

Kuala Lumpur: With the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ kicking off in just under two weeks, we continue our look back at the previous editions of the tournament.

The focus on the latest installment of the series is the 2020 edition, which also offered three spots to the Tokyo Olympics. 

#AFCU23: 2018 revisited

Sun, 31 Mar, 2024

#AFCU23: 2018 revisited

Kuala Lumpur: As we edge closer to the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™, 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 that was played under challenging conditions in China PR.

#AFCU23: 2016 revisited

Sat, 30 Mar, 2024

#AFCU23: 2016 revisited

Kuala Lumpur: As the countdown to the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ 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 also hosted by Qatar.  

#AFCU23: 2013 revisited

Sat, 30 Mar, 2024

#AFCU23: 2013 revisited

Kuala Lumpur: The sixth edition of the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ is set to kick off in Qatar on April 15 as 16 teams from across the continent converge on Doha and Al Wakrah 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: Historical Facts & Figures

Sun, 31 Mar, 2024

#AFCU23: Historical Facts & Figures

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ kicks off on April 15 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 from the previous editions of the tournament.