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Player to watch: Zhang Yuning (CHN)

Sun, 11 Oct, 2026

Player to watch: Zhang Yuning (CHN)

Kuala Lumpur: Striker Zhang Yuning will be pivotal to China PR’s hopes of a successful AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ as the nation attempts to banish the memories of a disappointing campaign in Qatar 2023.

The 29-year-old has been a mainstay of the side throughout the last decade, during which time he spent a prolonged period in Europe before returning to the Chinese Super League to excel for Beijing FC.

Title target as Suzuki seeks redemption

Sat, 10 Oct, 2026

Title target as Suzuki seeks redemption

Kuala Lumpur: Japan’s Zion Suzuki has set his sights on winning the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ to make amends for his errors at the previous edition of the continental championship and repay Hajime Moriyasu for the faith the Samurai Blue coach showed in the young goalkeeper.

Suzuki endured a baptism of fire at the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ when, as a raw 21-year-old, he made several costly mistakes on the way to the country’s quarter-final exit at the hands of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

But, having since established himself at both club and international level, the towering goalkeeper is keen to pay back Moriyasu as the Japan head coach prepares for his final tournament in charge of the national team.

Player to watch: Gulzhigit Alykulov (KGZ)

Fri, 09 Oct, 2026

Player to watch: Gulzhigit Alykulov (KGZ)

Kuala Lumpur: An ever-present member of the Kyrgyz Republic squad throughout the Qualifiers, Gulzhigit Alykulov is primed to make a strong impression at the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™.

Featuring in five of the six matches in Group D of the Preliminary Joint Qualification - Round 2, Alykulov scored the vital equaliser in a 1-1 draw with Malaysia to enable Kyrgyz Republic to pip the Southeast Asian side to second place behind Oman, thus booking their ticket to the Finals.

Japan impress; frustration for Australia

Sat, 10 Oct, 2026

Japan impress; frustration for Australia

Kuala Lumpur: Japan produced a five-star performance as they handed Haiti a 5-1 defeat in their international women’s friendly on Friday.

Strikes from Kiko Seike (26th), Maika Hamano (33rd) and Yui Hasegawa (38th) gave the Asian champions a 3-1 lead at the break before Remina Chiba (57th) and Maya Hijikata (81st) put further shine on the victory.

Player to watch: Omar Khrbin (SYR)

Thu, 08 Oct, 2026

Player to watch: Omar Khrbin (SYR)

Kuala Lumpur: Proven striker Omar Khrbin will be central to Syria’s hopes when the Qasioun Eagles compete for continental glory at the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™.

The 2017 AFC Player of the Year – the first Syria footballer to win the award - combines fluid movement, composure and an eye for goal and remains one of his country’s most influential attacking players.

Russia too strong for India

Fri, 09 Oct, 2026

Russia too strong for India

Kolkata: India suffered a 4-0 defeat to Russia in their women’s international friendly at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan on Thursday.

Iana Sheina gave Russia the lead shortly before the break before substitute Kira Petukhova struck twice in five second-half minutes, with Iana Svistunova completing the victory nine minutes from time.  

#U17WAC Qualifiers - MD2 Results & Reports

Fri, 09 Oct, 2026

#U17WAC Qualifiers - MD2 Results & Reports

Kuala Lumpur: It will be battles to the finish following the conclusion of Matchday Two of the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2027™ Qualifiers on Thursday.

All eight groups will be decided on Sunday, with only the group winners advancing to join the quartet of teams that have qualified directly as the top four finishers from 2026: defending champions DPR Korea, runners-up Japan, and semi-finalists Australia and China PR.

Stay updated on all the action with the-AFC.com.

Qualifiers - Group A: UAE 0-6 Jordan; Tajikistan 0-6 Korea Republic

Fri, 09 Oct, 2026

Qualifiers - Group A: UAE 0-6 Jordan; Tajikistan 0-6 Korea Republic

Dushanbe: Korea Republic placed themselves in pole position to advance after easing to a 6-0 win against Tajikistan in their AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2027™ Qualifiers Group A tie on Thursday.

On maximum points after two matches, Korea Republic face Jordan - who defeated the United Arab Emirates 6-0 - on Sunday with the East Asian side only needing a draw to qualify for the Finals.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_u17_womens_asian_cup.html/photo/qualifiers-group-a-tajikistan-v-korea-republic

Qualifiers - Group E: Syria 0-2 India; Iraq 0-4 Malaysia

Thu, 08 Oct, 2026

Qualifiers - Group E: Syria 0-2 India; Iraq 0-4 Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur: India and Malaysia will clash for a place in the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2027™ after both sides won their respective Group E Qualifiers matches on Thursday.

India beat Syria 2-0 while Malaysia cruised past Iraq 4-0, with their concluding tie on Sunday earning the winners a place at the 11th edition of the Finals.

Qualifiers - Group F: Bhutan 0-5 Lebanon; Macau, China 0-9 Thailand

Thu, 08 Oct, 2026

Qualifiers - Group F: Bhutan 0-5 Lebanon; Macau, China 0-9 Thailand

Chonburi: Lebanon registered their second win in a row after surging 5-0 past Bhutan in their AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup 2027™ Qualifiers Group F tie on Thursday.

Macau, China play Thailand in the other group tie.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_u17_womens_asian_cup.html/photo/qualifiers-group-f-macau-china-v-thailand

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Player to watch: Zhang Yuning (CHN)

Sun, 11 Oct, 2026

Player to watch: Zhang Yuning (CHN)

Kuala Lumpur: Striker Zhang Yuning will be pivotal to China PR’s hopes of a successful AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ as the nation attempts to banish the memories of a disappointing campaign in Qatar 2023.

The 29-year-old has been a mainstay of the side throughout the last decade, during which time he spent a prolonged period in Europe before returning to the Chinese Super League to excel for Beijing FC.

Title target as Suzuki seeks redemption

Sat, 10 Oct, 2026

Title target as Suzuki seeks redemption

Kuala Lumpur: Japan’s Zion Suzuki has set his sights on winning the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ to make amends for his errors at the previous edition of the continental championship and repay Hajime Moriyasu for the faith the Samurai Blue coach showed in the young goalkeeper.

Suzuki endured a baptism of fire at the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ when, as a raw 21-year-old, he made several costly mistakes on the way to the country’s quarter-final exit at the hands of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

But, having since established himself at both club and international level, the towering goalkeeper is keen to pay back Moriyasu as the Japan head coach prepares for his final tournament in charge of the national team.

Player to watch: Gulzhigit Alykulov (KGZ)

Fri, 09 Oct, 2026

Player to watch: Gulzhigit Alykulov (KGZ)

Kuala Lumpur: An ever-present member of the Kyrgyz Republic squad throughout the Qualifiers, Gulzhigit Alykulov is primed to make a strong impression at the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™.

Featuring in five of the six matches in Group D of the Preliminary Joint Qualification - Round 2, Alykulov scored the vital equaliser in a 1-1 draw with Malaysia to enable Kyrgyz Republic to pip the Southeast Asian side to second place behind Oman, thus booking their ticket to the Finals.

Player to watch: Omar Khrbin (SYR)

Thu, 08 Oct, 2026

Player to watch: Omar Khrbin (SYR)

Kuala Lumpur: Proven striker Omar Khrbin will be central to Syria’s hopes when the Qasioun Eagles compete for continental glory at the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™.

The 2017 AFC Player of the Year – the first Syria footballer to win the award - combines fluid movement, composure and an eye for goal and remains one of his country’s most influential attacking players.

#U17WAC Qualifiers - MD2 Results & Reports

Fri, 09 Oct, 2026

#U17WAC Qualifiers - MD2 Results & Reports

Kuala Lumpur: It will be battles to the finish following the conclusion of Matchday Two of the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2027™ Qualifiers on Thursday.

All eight groups will be decided on Sunday, with only the group winners advancing to join the quartet of teams that have qualified directly as the top four finishers from 2026: defending champions DPR Korea, runners-up Japan, and semi-finalists Australia and China PR.

Stay updated on all the action with the-AFC.com.

Qualifiers - Group A: UAE 0-6 Jordan; Tajikistan 0-6 Korea Republic

Fri, 09 Oct, 2026

Qualifiers - Group A: UAE 0-6 Jordan; Tajikistan 0-6 Korea Republic

Dushanbe: Korea Republic placed themselves in pole position to advance after easing to a 6-0 win against Tajikistan in their AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2027™ Qualifiers Group A tie on Thursday.

On maximum points after two matches, Korea Republic face Jordan - who defeated the United Arab Emirates 6-0 - on Sunday with the East Asian side only needing a draw to qualify for the Finals.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_u17_womens_asian_cup.html/photo/qualifiers-group-a-tajikistan-v-korea-republic

Qualifiers - Group E: Syria 0-2 India; Iraq 0-4 Malaysia

Thu, 08 Oct, 2026

Qualifiers - Group E: Syria 0-2 India; Iraq 0-4 Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur: India and Malaysia will clash for a place in the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2027™ after both sides won their respective Group E Qualifiers matches on Thursday.

India beat Syria 2-0 while Malaysia cruised past Iraq 4-0, with their concluding tie on Sunday earning the winners a place at the 11th edition of the Finals.

Qualifiers - Group F: Bhutan 0-5 Lebanon; Macau, China 0-9 Thailand

Thu, 08 Oct, 2026

Qualifiers - Group F: Bhutan 0-5 Lebanon; Macau, China 0-9 Thailand

Chonburi: Lebanon registered their second win in a row after surging 5-0 past Bhutan in their AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup 2027™ Qualifiers Group F tie on Thursday.

Macau, China play Thailand in the other group tie.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_u17_womens_asian_cup.html/photo/qualifiers-group-f-macau-china-v-thailand

https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_u17_womens_asian_cup.html/photo/qualifiers-group-e-iraq-v-malaysia

Qualifiers - Group B: Saudi Arabia 1-3 Indonesia; Bahrain 0-4 Singapore

Thu, 08 Oct, 2026

Qualifiers - Group B: Saudi Arabia 1-3 Indonesia; Bahrain 0-4 Singapore

Singapore: Indonesia and Singapore set up a showdown after picking up their second wins in Group B of the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2027™ Qualifiers on Thursday.

Indonesia left it late before securing a 3-1 victory against Saudi Arabia while Singapore defeated Bahrain 4-0, with the two Southeast Asian sides to meet on Sunday to decide the group winners.

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Player to watch: Zhang Yuning (CHN)

Sun, 11 Oct, 2026

Player to watch: Zhang Yuning (CHN)

Kuala Lumpur: Striker Zhang Yuning will be pivotal to China PR’s hopes of a successful AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ as the nation attempts to banish the memories of a disappointing campaign in Qatar 2023.

The 29-year-old has been a mainstay of the side throughout the last decade, during which time he spent a prolonged period in Europe before returning to the Chinese Super League to excel for Beijing FC.

Title target as Suzuki seeks redemption

Sat, 10 Oct, 2026

Title target as Suzuki seeks redemption

Kuala Lumpur: Japan’s Zion Suzuki has set his sights on winning the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ to make amends for his errors at the previous edition of the continental championship and repay Hajime Moriyasu for the faith the Samurai Blue coach showed in the young goalkeeper.

Suzuki endured a baptism of fire at the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ when, as a raw 21-year-old, he made several costly mistakes on the way to the country’s quarter-final exit at the hands of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

But, having since established himself at both club and international level, the towering goalkeeper is keen to pay back Moriyasu as the Japan head coach prepares for his final tournament in charge of the national team.

Player to watch: Gulzhigit Alykulov (KGZ)

Fri, 09 Oct, 2026

Player to watch: Gulzhigit Alykulov (KGZ)

Kuala Lumpur: An ever-present member of the Kyrgyz Republic squad throughout the Qualifiers, Gulzhigit Alykulov is primed to make a strong impression at the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™.

Featuring in five of the six matches in Group D of the Preliminary Joint Qualification - Round 2, Alykulov scored the vital equaliser in a 1-1 draw with Malaysia to enable Kyrgyz Republic to pip the Southeast Asian side to second place behind Oman, thus booking their ticket to the Finals.

Player to watch: Omar Khrbin (SYR)

Thu, 08 Oct, 2026

Player to watch: Omar Khrbin (SYR)

Kuala Lumpur: Proven striker Omar Khrbin will be central to Syria’s hopes when the Qasioun Eagles compete for continental glory at the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™.

The 2017 AFC Player of the Year – the first Syria footballer to win the award - combines fluid movement, composure and an eye for goal and remains one of his country’s most influential attacking players.

#U17WAC Qualifiers - MD2 Results & Reports

Fri, 09 Oct, 2026

#U17WAC Qualifiers - MD2 Results & Reports

Kuala Lumpur: It will be battles to the finish following the conclusion of Matchday Two of the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2027™ Qualifiers on Thursday.

All eight groups will be decided on Sunday, with only the group winners advancing to join the quartet of teams that have qualified directly as the top four finishers from 2026: defending champions DPR Korea, runners-up Japan, and semi-finalists Australia and China PR.

Stay updated on all the action with the-AFC.com.

Qualifiers - Group A: UAE 0-6 Jordan; Tajikistan 0-6 Korea Republic

Fri, 09 Oct, 2026

Qualifiers - Group A: UAE 0-6 Jordan; Tajikistan 0-6 Korea Republic

Dushanbe: Korea Republic placed themselves in pole position to advance after easing to a 6-0 win against Tajikistan in their AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2027™ Qualifiers Group A tie on Thursday.

On maximum points after two matches, Korea Republic face Jordan - who defeated the United Arab Emirates 6-0 - on Sunday with the East Asian side only needing a draw to qualify for the Finals.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_u17_womens_asian_cup.html/photo/qualifiers-group-a-tajikistan-v-korea-republic

Qualifiers - Group E: Syria 0-2 India; Iraq 0-4 Malaysia

Thu, 08 Oct, 2026

Qualifiers - Group E: Syria 0-2 India; Iraq 0-4 Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur: India and Malaysia will clash for a place in the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2027™ after both sides won their respective Group E Qualifiers matches on Thursday.

India beat Syria 2-0 while Malaysia cruised past Iraq 4-0, with their concluding tie on Sunday earning the winners a place at the 11th edition of the Finals.

Qualifiers - Group F: Bhutan 0-5 Lebanon; Macau, China 0-9 Thailand

Thu, 08 Oct, 2026

Qualifiers - Group F: Bhutan 0-5 Lebanon; Macau, China 0-9 Thailand

Chonburi: Lebanon registered their second win in a row after surging 5-0 past Bhutan in their AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup 2027™ Qualifiers Group F tie on Thursday.

Macau, China play Thailand in the other group tie.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_u17_womens_asian_cup.html/photo/qualifiers-group-f-macau-china-v-thailand

https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_u17_womens_asian_cup.html/photo/qualifiers-group-e-iraq-v-malaysia

Qualifiers - Group B: Saudi Arabia 1-3 Indonesia; Bahrain 0-4 Singapore

Thu, 08 Oct, 2026

Qualifiers - Group B: Saudi Arabia 1-3 Indonesia; Bahrain 0-4 Singapore

Singapore: Indonesia and Singapore set up a showdown after picking up their second wins in Group B of the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2027™ Qualifiers on Thursday.

Indonesia left it late before securing a 3-1 victory against Saudi Arabia while Singapore defeated Bahrain 4-0, with the two Southeast Asian sides to meet on Sunday to decide the group winners.