Preview - Group B: Japan v China PR

Tue, 16 Apr, 2024

Preview - Group B: Japan v China PR

Doha: Go Oiwa will take a singular focus into his team’s opening AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ Group B clash with China PR at Jassim bin Hamad Stadium on Tuesday as he looks to lead Japan to an eighth consecutive Olympic Games qualification.

The Japanese have appeared at every Olympics since 1996 and won the AFC U23 Asian Cup the last time it was played in Qatar in 2016, but the former Kashima Antlers head coach is refusing to look beyond his team’s opening game at this year’s competition.

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Preview - Group B: Korea Republic v UAE

Tue, 16 Apr, 2024

Preview - Group B: Korea Republic v UAE

Doha: Head coach Hwang Sun-hong has set his sights on an opening day win when Korea Republic take on United Arab Emirates in Group B of the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ on Tuesday. 

With Japan and China PR also in the group, Hwang said three points are a must if his side are to advance to the knockout stage. 

Preview - Group C: Saudi Arabia v Tajikistan

Wed, 17 Apr, 2024

Preview - Group C: Saudi Arabia v Tajikistan

Doha: Saad Al Shehri will leave no stone unturned in Saudi Arabia's bid to start their AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ campaign on the right foot when they take on Tajikistan in Group C on Tuesday.

Al Shehri, who led Saudi Arabia to the AFC U23 Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2022 title, is determined his side gets off to a perfect start in a tournament which also serves as the Paris Olympics qualifier.

Preview - Group C: Iraq v Thailand

Tue, 16 Apr, 2024

Preview - Group C: Iraq v Thailand

Doha: Group C pair Iraq and Thailand are looking to make an impression at the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ as they prepare to face off in their opening encounter on Tuesday at the Al Janoub Stadium.

Winners of the inaugural edition in 2013, the Iraqis have qualified for every iteration since and head coach Radhi Shenaishil wants his side to “impose” themselves at this tournament.

#ACFutsal2024 - Know Your Teams: Groups C & D

Mon, 15 Apr, 2024

#ACFutsal2024 - Know Your Teams: Groups C & D

Bangkok: Groups C and D of the AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Thailand 2024 promise thrilling action with defending champions Japan and 12-time winners the teams to beat.

Four-time winners Japan have Tajikistan, Korea Republic and Kyrgyz Republic for company in Group C while standing in Iran's way in Group D are Kuwait, Bahrain and Afghanistan.  

#ACFutsal2024 - Know Your Teams: Groups A & B

Sun, 14 Apr, 2024

#ACFutsal2024 - Know Your Teams: Groups A & B

Bangkok: The AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Thailand 2024 kicks off on April 17 with 16 teams aiming to lift the coveted title.

Join the-AFC.com as we preview Groups A and B with the top two teams from each to progress to the quarter-finals, with the tournament also serving as the qualifier for the FIFA Futsal World Cup Uzbekistan 2024. 

Preview - West Semi-final (1st Leg): Al Ain FC (UAE) v Al Hilal SFC (KSA)

Thu, 18 Apr, 2024

Preview - West Semi-final (1st Leg): Al Ain FC (UAE) v Al Hilal SFC (KSA)

Al Ain: Al Ain FC will have to overcome a major hurdle if their dream to lift the coveted AFC Champions League™ trophy for a second time is to be realised.

Winners of the inaugural edition in 2003, standing in Al Ain's way in the semi-finals of the 2023/24 edition are a phenomenal Al Hilal SFC.
 
Al Ain are making a return to the semi-final stage for the first time since 2016, when they went on to finish runners-up to Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors of Korea Republic but the United Arab Emirates' side have, however, played some incredible football on the continental stage and will not be overawed by Al Hilal despite the Saudi Arabian side's incredible form.

#ACL - Semi-Final (East): Ones to Watch

Sat, 13 Apr, 2024

#ACL - Semi-Final (East): Ones to Watch

Kuala Lumpur: Some of the best players in Asia will battle it out as Korean champions Ulsan Hyundai FC meet Japan’s Yokohama F. Marinos in the upcoming East Zone semi-finals of the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24.

With the stakes high, the spotlight shines brightly as both sets of players aim to make an impact and send their team through to face either the United Arab Emirates’ Al Ain FC or Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal SFC for the ultimate prize in Asian club football.
 
With the two-legged semi-final taking place on April 17 and 24, join the-AFC.com as we take a look at three stars from each side who could help decide who will advance to next month’s final.

Preview - West Zone Final (1st Leg): Al Ahed FC (LBN) v Al Nahda (OMA)

Wed, 17 Apr, 2024

Preview - West Zone Final (1st Leg): Al Ahed FC (LBN) v Al Nahda (OMA)

Karbala: It will be a meeting between familiar foes when Al Ahed FC and Al Nahda square off in the first leg of the AFC Cup™ 2023/24 West Zone final on Tuesday.

The sides had already faced off in Group A and with either team having won once, the West Zone final is set to be tight affair.
 
Al Ahed, seeking a second title after having emerged champions in 2019, know they need to win by a comfortable margin ahead of next week's return leg in Muscat.

#AFCCup - Inter-Zone Final: Key Players

Mon, 15 Apr, 2024

#AFCCup - Inter-Zone Final: Key Players

Bishkek: The AFC Cup™ 2023/24 is into the business end of the competition with Kyrgyz Republic champions Abdysh-Ata Kant set to take on the reigning A-League titleholders Central Coast Mariners in the Inter-Zone final.

The first leg of the tie will be held in Bishkek on Wednesday before the return leg in Gosford a week later as both sides set their eyes on reaching the final in what is their debut campaigns in the AFC Cup.
 
As the teams get set to meet in the Kyrgyz capital, the-AFC.com selects two players from each side who could prove pivotal in their quests to reach the grand finale.