AFC Executive Committee unveils dynamic enhancements to the AFC Club Competitions

Fri, 25 Feb, 2022

AFC Executive Committee unveils dynamic enhancements to the AFC Club Competitions

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Executive Committee has approved several key strategic recommendations by the AFC Competitions Committee, signalling a new era of growth and success for the AFC Club Competitions.

Both the AFC Champions League™ and the AFC Cup™ have grown exponentially in the last decade, underpinning the AFC’s Vision and Mission to produce world-class and commercially engaging competitions for its Member Associations (MAs) and passionate fans of the largest stadium in world football, and the latest decisions represent some of the most ground-breaking enhancements to be introduced in Asian club football history.

Groups decided for AFC Asian Cup China 2023™ Qualifiers Final Round

Thu, 24 Feb, 2022

Groups decided for AFC Asian Cup China 2023™ Qualifiers Final Round

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Asian Cup China 2023™ Qualifiers Final Round promises to be a thrilling affair with the 24 teams learning their opponents on Thursday.

The draw, held virtually in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, saw the teams drawn into six groups.

The six group winners and five best second-placed teams will join hosts China PR, Australia, Islamic Republic of Iran, Iraq, Japan, Korea Republic, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria and United Arab Emirates and Vietnam in the Finals.

Singapore must give it their best shot, says skipper Hariss

Fri, 25 Feb, 2022

Singapore must give it their best shot, says skipper Hariss

Singapore: Skipper Hariss Harun has urged Singapore to rise to the occasion in June's AFC Asian Cup China 2023™ Qualifiers Final Round.

Thursday's draw in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia saw the Lions drawn in Group F alongside hosts Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan and Myanmar for the June Qualifiers. 

Saudi Arabia defeat Maldives for second win

Fri, 25 Feb, 2022

Saudi Arabia defeat Maldives for second win

Mali: Saudi Arabia's women's national team made it two wins on the trot after defeating Maldives 2-0 in an international friendly on Thursday.

Al Bandari Mubarak starred with a brace as the West Asian side - who made their international debut in a 2-0 triumph over Seychelles on Sunday - impressed at the National Football Stadium in Male. 

Thailand, Vietnam through to final

Thu, 24 Feb, 2022

Thailand, Vietnam through to final

Phnom Penh: Thailand and Vietnam will compete for the 2022 AFF U-23 Championship title after beating Laos and Timor-Leste respectively in the semi-finals on Thursday. 

A goal in each half was enough for Thailand to secure a 2-0 win over Laos while Vietnam saw off Timor-Leste 5-3 on penalties after their match ended goalless after extra time.

AFC Club Licensing Online Seminar 2022 highlights new developments

Fri, 25 Feb, 2022

AFC Club Licensing Online Seminar 2022 highlights new developments

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s commitment to further raise the standards of professionalism in club football was underlined at the AFC Club Licensing Online Seminar 2022 on Thursday.

Club Licensing Managers across Asia attended the virtual seminar that covered the latest developments and key changes in the AFC Club Licensing Regulations that has been extended to futsal and women’s football.