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Bangladesh impress in opener; Bhutan back on track

Fri, 29 May, 2026

Bangladesh impress in opener; Bhutan back on track

Goa: Defending champions Bangladesh confirmed their 2026 SAFF Women's Championship semi-final spot with a 4-2 win against Maldives on Thursday.

The victory meant India also advanced, with their meeting against Bangladesh on Sunday to decide the Group B winners.

Bhutan, meanwhile, revived their hopes of progression from Group A with a 4-0 defeat of Sri Lanka.

#AFCU20 China 2027 - Stage set for Qualifiers

Thu, 28 May, 2026

#AFCU20 China 2027 - Stage set for Qualifiers

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027™ Qualifiers are set to be a scintillating affair following the Official Draw at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.

To be staged between August 25 and September 6, 2026 in a centralised league system, these Qualifiers will feature the implementation of a new format as part of key reforms to the AFC’s youth competitions that were ratified earlier this year.

Designed to ensure more meaningful matches and opportunities for teams to compete against opponents of similar technical competency, a two-phase system featuring a promotion and relegation mechanism has been introduced.

Winning starts for India, Nepal

Tue, 26 May, 2026

Winning starts for India, Nepal

Margoa: Aveka Singh produced a sparkling performance as India cruised 11-0 past Maldives to kick off their SAFF Women’s Championship 2026 Group B campaign in style on Monday.

Earlier in the day, Nepal opened the tournament with a 1-0 win against Bhutan in a Group A encounter.

Qualifiers - Group A: Maldives 2-1 Timor-Leste

Tue, 31 Mar, 2026

Qualifiers - Group A: Maldives 2-1 Timor-Leste

Male: Maldives came from behind to defeat Timor-Leste 2-1 in their concluding AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Qualifiers Final Round Group A tie on Tuesday.

The win meant Maldives ended their campaign with their first points while Timor-Leste suffered their fifth defeat in six matches. 

Central & South Asia Wrap: Tractor lose ground, Maziya stroll to second title

Mon, 09 Feb, 2026

Central & South Asia Wrap: Tractor lose ground, Maziya stroll to second title

Tehran: Tractor FC saw their one-week stint at the top of the Iran Pro League under threat when the defending champions' 10-match unbeaten run came to an end.

Maziya Sports and Recreation Club won their second straight title in the Maldives, so join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the past week's domestic action across Central and South Asia.

Central & South Asia Wrap: Tractor take the lead, Maziya remain tops

Mon, 02 Feb, 2026

Central & South Asia Wrap: Tractor take the lead, Maziya remain tops

Tehran: Reigning champions Tractor FC took over the Iran Pro League for the first time this season after defeating previous leaders Foolad Mobarakeh Sepahan SC.

In the Maldives, Maziya Sports and Recreation Club’s title run hit a speedbump, so join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the past week's domestic action across Central and South Asia.

Maldives, Bangladesh clinch titles

Tue, 27 Jan, 2026

Maldives, Bangladesh clinch titles

Bangkok: Maldives completed a flawless campaign to lift the inaugural SAFF Futsal Championship 2026 title on Monday.

In the women’s tournament, Bangladesh were also undefeated as they finished top of the standings to take home the trophy.

Central & South Asia Wrap: Persepolis make their move; Maziya pull further ahead

Sun, 25 Jan, 2026

Central & South Asia Wrap: Persepolis make their move; Maziya pull further ahead

Tehran: Persepolis drew level with leaders Foolad Mobarakeh Sepahan SC after they emerged victorious in their face off in the Iran Pro League.

Maziya Sports and Recreation Club moved closer to a second successive Dhivehi Premier League title in the Maldives, so join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the past week's domestic action across Central and South Asia.

Central & South Asia Wrap: Sepahan stay in pole; Maziya continue winning run

Mon, 19 Jan, 2026

Central & South Asia Wrap: Sepahan stay in pole; Maziya continue winning run

Tehran: Foolad Mobarakeh Sepahan SC remained at the top of the Iran Pro League as second-placed and 16-time champions Persepolis lost ground after falling to newcomers Fajr Sepasi. 

Maziya Sports and Recreation Club are on course for their second consecutive championship in the Maldives’ Dhivehi Premier League, so join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the past week's domestic action across Central and South Asia.

Qualifiers - Group F: Kuwait 5-0 Maldives; Turkmenistan 3-2 Thailand

Fri, 28 Nov, 2025

Qualifiers - Group F: Kuwait 5-0 Maldives; Turkmenistan 3-2 Thailand

Chonburi: Kuwait placed themselves in the driver’s seat in Group F of the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ Qualifiers after cruising 5-0 past Maldives on Friday.

The win moved Kuwait to nine points, with their cause aided by Turkmenistan defeating Thailand  3-2 in Friday’s other tie. Kuwait lead by three points and only need to avoid defeat against Thailand on Sunday to confirm their ticket to the Finals. 

Qualifiers - Group F: Kuwait 5-0 Mongolia; Thailand 7-1 Maldives

Wed, 26 Nov, 2025

Qualifiers - Group F: Kuwait 5-0 Mongolia; Thailand 7-1 Maldives

Chonburi: Kuwait secured their second win in Group F after defeating Mongolia 5-0 in their AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ Qualifiers on Wednesday.

Thailand matched Kuwait on six points after running away with a 7-1 win against Maldives.

Qualifiers - Group F: Maldives 0-6 Turkmenistan; Mongolia 0-4 Thailand

Mon, 24 Nov, 2025

Qualifiers - Group F: Maldives 0-6 Turkmenistan; Mongolia 0-4 Thailand

Chonburi: A superior Turkmenistan secured an impressive 6-0 win against Maldives in their AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ Qualifiers Group F tie on Monday.

Thailand, meanwhile, got their campaign rolling with a 4-0 victory against Mongolia.