AFC condemns unprovoked attack on Al Husseini Stadium by Israeli forces

Sat, 01 Apr, 2023

AFC condemns unprovoked attack on Al Husseini Stadium by Israeli forces

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) strongly condemns the unprovoked and horrific attack launched by Israeli forces on players and spectators during the Abu Ammar Cup Final match between Balata FC and Jabal Al Mukabber at the Faisal Al Husseini International Stadium in al-Ram on Thursday night.

Tear gas and rubber encased bullets were used by the Israeli forces during the assault, which led to the match being halted as several Palestinian players and fans, including children and women, suffered from breathlessness due to tear gas inhalation and had to be treated with both pitchside and in hospital.

Tough opposition not a problem for Vietnam's Hoang

Sat, 01 Apr, 2023

Tough opposition not a problem for Vietnam's Hoang

Hanoi: Vietnam may have been drawn in a challenging Group D but head coach Hoang Anh Tuan is optimistic of the Southeast Asian side's AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 chances.

Vietnam were drawn alongside defending champions and three-time winners Japan, India and Uzbekistan with Hoang expecting a a tough group stage.

Know Your #AFCU17 Thailand 2023 Groups!

Fri, 31 Mar, 2023

Know Your #AFCU17 Thailand 2023 Groups!

Kuala Lumpur: With the draw for the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 completed, the 16 teams will now ramp up their preparations for the continental challenge.

The June 15-July 2 tournament featuring the next generation of stars will also offer four spots to the FIFA U17 World Cup Peru 2023. 
 
Join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the four groups.

Pohang Steelers: 50 Years of Footballing Heritage

Sat, 01 Apr, 2023

Pohang Steelers: 50 Years of Footballing Heritage

Pohang: Very few clubs in Asian football can boast as rich a history as Pohang Steelers, who will be celebrating their 50th anniversary on April 1.

Founded in the east coast province of North Gyeongsang in 1973 as Pohang Iron & Steel Company FC (POSCO FC), after its owner POSCO, the club has been crowned champions of Korea Republic five times and kings of Asia on three occasions as well as winning a host of other honours in what's been a fruitful five decades. 
 
In conjunction with their Golden Jubilee on Saturday, the-AFC.com recollects some of the best memories of one of the continent's most successful football teams. 

Nepal defeat Laos for title

Sat, 01 Apr, 2023

Nepal defeat Laos for title

Kathmandu: Nepal came from behind to defeat Laos 2-1 in the Prime Minister's Three Nations Cup final on Friday.

Ayush Ghalan and Manish Dangi scored as Nepal staged a stirring comeback at the Dasharath Stadium.

Asian teams earn high praise from Jurgen Klinsmann

Fri, 31 Mar, 2023

Asian teams earn high praise from Jurgen Klinsmann

Kuala Lumpur: With the 2022 edition of the FIFA World Cup concluding only months ago and the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ in the horizon, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) conducted the National Coaches Online Session 2023 to analyse the performance of the Asian teams at the global showpiece. 

The virtual workshop, which featured a star-studded line-up of some of the world’s most celebrated football personalities, including the likes of German legend Jurgen Klinsmann and Switzerland’s Pascal Zuberbuhler, was yet another indication of the Confederation’s determination in ensuring the success of Asian teams on the world stage.