Broli: UAE showed fighting spirit against IR Iran

Wed, 10 Sep, 2025

Broli: UAE showed fighting spirit against IR Iran

Abu Dhabi: United Arab Emirates head coach Marcelo Broli praised his players’ resilience despite a 3-2 defeat to Islamic Republic of Iran on Tuesday, a result that still secured the West Asian side’s place at the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2026.

Iran’s first-half blitz in Abu Dhabi ensured they topped Group I to return to the Finals after missing the 2024 edition, while UAE advanced as one of the four best runners-up.

Vidmar, Vicente pleased to have met target

Wed, 10 Sep, 2025

Vidmar, Vicente pleased to have met target

Xi’an: Tony Vidmar and Antonio Vicente expressed satisfaction after guiding Australia and China PR respectively to the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2026 following a goalless draw on Tuesday.

The stalemate saw Australia qualify as the Group D winners while China PR secured their place by finishing as one of the four best runners-up across the 11 qualifying groups.

Australia triumph, Korea Republic held, Japan suffer defeat

Wed, 10 Sep, 2025

Australia triumph, Korea Republic held, Japan suffer defeat

Washington: Japan suffered a 2-0 defeat to the United States while Korea Republic were held to a 2-2 draw by Mexico in international friendlies played on Tuesday.

Australia defeated New Zealand 3-1, Jordan beat Dominican Republic 3-0 while the matches between Singapore-Myanmar and Sri Lanka-Maldives ended in 1-1 stalemates.

Saudi Arabia 2026 cast finalised

Wed, 10 Sep, 2025

Saudi Arabia 2026 cast finalised

Kuala Lumpur: The stage is set for the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2026 following the conclusion of the Qualifiers on Tuesday.

Fifteen teams - the 11 group winners and four best runners-up overall - booked their tickets to join hosts and 2022 champions Saudi Arabia at the Finals, scheduled for January 7 to 25, 2026.

The cast includes all five previous winners of the continental showpiece with Kyrgyz Republic and Lebanon set to make their debuts at the Finals.

Qualifiers - Matchday Three: Results & Reports

Wed, 10 Sep, 2025

Qualifiers - Matchday Three: Results & Reports

Kuala Lumpur: The cast for the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2026 was finalised following the conclusion of the Qualifiers on Tuesday.

The 11 group winners and four best runners-up overall join hosts Saudi Arabia at the Finals, which will be played on January 7 to 25, 2026.
 
The draw is scheduled for October 2, 2025 so stay with the-AFC.com for all the latest news.

Postecoglou takes charge of Nottingham Forest

Wed, 10 Sep, 2025

Postecoglou takes charge of Nottingham Forest

London: Nottingham Forest appointed Ange Postecoglou as manager on Tuesday to replace Nuno Espirito Santo.

Nuno led Forest to European qualification for the first time in 30 years last season by finishing seventh in the Premier League.

But he became the first Premier League manager to lose his job this season after publicly stating that his relationship with Greek billionaire club owner Evangelos Marinakis had deteriorated.