Group A: Spirited Uzbekistan edged by Argentina

Sun, 21 May, 2023

Group A: Spirited Uzbekistan edged by Argentina

Santiago del Estero: Uzbekistan were denied an opening victory as hosts Argentina came from behind to defeat the AFC U20 Asian Cup 2023™ winners 2-1 in their opening FIFA U20 World Cup 2023 Group A tie on Saturday. 

Goals from Alejo Veliz and Valentin Carboni helped Argentina take the three points after Makhundjon Makhamadjonov had given Uzbekistan a 23rd minute lead. 

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Argentina 2023: Asian Talent To Look Out For

Thu, 18 May, 2023

Argentina 2023: Asian Talent To Look Out For

Kuala Lumpur: From Iraq’s Hussein Saeed to Japan’s Hidetoshi Nakata and Uzbekistan’s Eldor Shomurodov and many others, the FIFA U20 World Cup was a platform through which legends of Asian football made their first steps on the global front.

Ahead of the 2023 edition’s kick-off in Argentina on Saturday, the-AFC.com profiles four players who could well become next on the list of Asian stars to shine in the competition.

Argentina 2023: The Groups

Fri, 19 May, 2023

Argentina 2023: The Groups

Kuala Lumpur: As we approach the FIFA U20 World Cup Argentina 2023 kick off, the AFC’s four representatives are gearing up for exciting encounters against diverse opponents over the course of three weeks.

Across four groups out of six, Uzbekistan, Japan, Iraq and Korea Republic face challenges of various levels making for an intriguing prospect as they all dream of a first-ever title for Asia.

Vote For Your Best #ACL2022 Team: Defenders

Fri, 19 May, 2023

Vote For Your Best #ACL2022 Team: Defenders

Kuala Lumpur: With yet another gripping AFC Champions League™ season now behind us, the-AFC.com continues its quest to find out who you, the fans, pick as the Best XI from this year's continental competition. 

Earlier in the week, we brought to you the nominees for the best goalkeeper from the 2022 edition of Asia’s premier club tournament, which was won by Japan’s Urawa Red Diamonds after they defeated Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal SFC, and now we present the candidates who could make up the back four of the Best XI. 
 
Here are the 12 players who are in contention for a place in the backline. Review the candidates and don't forget to select your favourite defenders for the AFC Champions League 2022 all-star XI in the polls below. 

Qualifiers Round 2 draw finalised

Thu, 18 May, 2023

Qualifiers Round 2 draw finalised

Kuala Lumpur: The remaining eight teams discovered their challengers following the official draw ceremony for Round 2 of the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup Indonesia 2024™ Qualifiers at the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.

Each group will be played as a single round-robin league format in a centralised venue between September 16 to 24, 2023, with the Host Member Association to be determined at a later stage. 
 
Four teams – the winners and runners-up of each group – will qualify for the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup Indonesia 2024™, set to be held from April 7 to 20, 2024.

Hopefuls learn path to Paris 2024

Thu, 18 May, 2023

Hopefuls learn path to Paris 2024

Kuala Lumpur: Asia's hopefuls moved a step closer to the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament Paris 2024 following the conclusion of the Asian Qualifiers Round 2 official draw at the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Thursday.

Divided into four pots according to their seedings, the 12 teams were drawn into three groups with only two spots available at Paris 2024.