Kapadze has high expectations for Uzbekistan

Wed, 03 Apr, 2024

Kapadze has high expectations for Uzbekistan

Tashkent: Head coach Timur Kapadze has set lofty targets for Uzbekistan ahead of the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™.

With the tournament, which kicks off on April 15, also serving as the pathway to the Olympic Games, Kapadze expects Uzbekistan to be challenging for the title as well as a place in Paris 2024. 

#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.

#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.  

Europe Wrap: Son hits winner; Doan and Minamino on target

Tue, 02 Apr, 2024

Europe Wrap: Son hits winner; Doan and Minamino on target

Kuala Lumpur: Son Heung-min was the hero for Tottenham Hotspur, scoring a late winner to overcome Luton Town and keep their top four hopes alive in the Premier League during a week which also saw Australian trio Caitlin Foord, Steph Catley and Kyra Cooney-Cross emerge as Women’s League Cup winners with Arsenal.

Ritsu Doan was on the scoresheet to seal SC Freiburg's 3-0 win against Borussia Monchengladbach in Germany’s Bundesliga while his Samurai Blue teammate Takumi Minamino netted first for AS Monaco in their 5-2 victory over Metz in France.
 
Iranian winger Mohammad Mohebi bagged a brace for FC Rostov in Russia and Hwang In-beom scored to help Red Star Belgrade stay on track in their title defence in Serbia, so join the-AFC.com as we find out how the Asian stars performed in Europe over the past week.

West Asia Wrap: Al Futuwa continue reign; Al Hilal survive stiff test

Mon, 01 Apr, 2024

West Asia Wrap: Al Futuwa continue reign; Al Hilal survive stiff test

Damascus: Al Futuwa SC successfully defended their Syrian Premier League title, with a 3-1 defeat of Al Hurriya giving them an unassailable lead of 45 points with four matches remaining.

In Saudi Arabia, Al Hilal SFC kept their unbeaten run going but not before surviving a major scare from Al Shabab while Cristiano Ronaldo starred with a hat-trick as Al Nassr kept their faint hopes alive by defeating Al Tai 5-1. 

Join the-AFC.com as we recap the latest domestic action from across West Asia.

Central & South Asia Wrap: Chennaiyin stun Mohun Bagan Super Giant; Bashundhara Kings in cruise control

Mon, 01 Apr, 2024

Central & South Asia Wrap: Chennaiyin stun Mohun Bagan Super Giant; Bashundhara Kings in cruise control

Kolkata: Mohun Bagan Super Giant’s title aspirations took a hit as they fell to a 3-2 defeat against Chennaiyin FC in the Indian Super League with leaders Mumbai FC keeping top spot after their 4-1 win against NorthEast United.

In Bangladesh, Bashundhara Kings extended their lead at the top, while Neftchi Fergana held on to pole position despite defeat in the Uzbekistan Super League.

Arkadag, meanwhile, recorded their third consecutive victory in Turkmenistan’s Yokary Liga, so join the-AFC.com as we recap all the domestic league action from Central and South Asia.

ASEAN Wrap: Irankunda nets historic treble; Supachai double in Buriram win

Mon, 01 Apr, 2024

ASEAN Wrap: Irankunda nets historic treble; Supachai double in Buriram win

Kuala Lumpur: Nestory Irankunda became the youngest player to score a hat-trick in A-League history as the 18-year-old helped Adelaide United overcome Western United 4-1 on Friday while Wellington Phoenix extended their lead at the top to six points with a 1-0 defeat of Brisbane Roar.

In Thailand, Supachai Jaided emerged as reigning champions Buriram United’s hero as they defeated Chiangrai United 2-1 but Bangkok United are within touching distance of the leaders after an impressive 6-0 win over Chonburi has them four points behind with a match in hand.
 
Bali United posted a 1-0 win against visitors Persija Jakarta to boost their chances of reaching the Championship series in Indonesia while matches also took place in Vietnam and Cambodia, so join the-AFC.com as we review the week’s action from ASEAN.