Germany edge France on penalties to clinch title

Sat, 02 Dec, 2023

Germany edge France on penalties to clinch title

Surakarta: Germany lifted the FIFA U-17 World Cup for the first time following a dramatic penalty shootout victory over France in Surakarta on Saturday.

Goals from Paris Brunner and Noah Darvich gave the Germans a 2-0 lead, but a quick-fire goal by Saimon Bouabre and a red card for Winners Osawe shifted the momentum in France's favour, with Mathis Amougou later turning home an 85th-minute equaliser. Germany would ultimately prevail, though, following a topsy-turvy 4-3 shootout win.

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#ACL Goals of the Group Stage - Matchday Five

Fri, 01 Dec, 2023

#ACL Goals of the Group Stage - Matchday Five

Kuala Lumpur:  Matchday Five of the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 produced another bag full of scintillating goals as the Round of 16 cast began to take shape. 

Strikes of sheer quality were witnessed across the continent and the-AFC.com has chosen 10 for you - the fans - to not only feast your eyes on but to also choose your favourite.

#ACL: Matchday Five in Numbers

Sat, 02 Dec, 2023

#ACL: Matchday Five in Numbers

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday Five of the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 did not disappoint with plenty of late drama among the highlights of another exciting few days on the continent in Asia’s premier club competition.

Defending champions Urawa Red Diamonds threw themselves a lifeline while former winners Al Hilal and Al Ittihad were among those to progress to the Round of 16. 
 
After an action-packed round of fixtures, the-AFC.com highlights the stats and facts that caught the eye.

#ACL - Matchday Five: What They Said

Sat, 02 Dec, 2023

#ACL - Matchday Five: What They Said

Kuala Lumpur: The penultimate round of group stage matches in the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 concluded this week and with it came plenty of exciting action across the breadth of Asia.

History made, penalties missed, challenges overcome, and young players stepping up to the plate all feature as the-AFC.com talks to those involved in the latest edition of the continent's most prestigious club competition.

#AFCCup - Matchday Five Review

Sat, 02 Dec, 2023

#AFCCup - Matchday Five Review

Kuala Lumpur: The cast for the AFC Cup 2023/24 began to take shape following the conclusion of an action-packed Matchday Five.

Bahrain's Al Riffa, FK Abdysh-Ata Kant of the Kyrgyz Republic and Malaysia's Sabah FC were the first three to book their spots in the knockout stage.
 
Numerous places, however, remain up for grabs so join the-AFC.com in our Matchday Five review.

Vietnam yearning for greater success

Sat, 02 Dec, 2023

Vietnam yearning for greater success

Kuala Lumpur: Vietnam will have the advantage of being guided by a coach who has tasted AFC Asian Cup™ glory and the Southeast Asian side will be counting on Philippe Troussier's experience in their bid to enjoy a successful tournament.

Their best in the continental showpiece has been quarter-final appearances in 2007 and 2019 but Vietnam will feel they have the quality and experience to challenge Asia's best. 

Official mascots unveiled for AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™

Mon, 04 Dec, 2023

Official mascots unveiled for AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™

Doha: A familiar quintet of charming and adorable jerboas were announced as the official mascots of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ today at a special launch ceremony. 

The family of five desert rodents are no strangers to the AFC Asian Cup™, as they had made their debut when Qatar last hosted the flagship competition in 2011. Now, Saboog, Tmbki, Freha, Zkriti and Traeneh are back to take the spotlight in the 18th edition of the showpiece.