Lion City Sailors Football Academy elevated to two-star AFC Elite Youth Scheme member

Wed, 29 May, 2024

Lion City Sailors Football Academy elevated to two-star AFC Elite Youth Scheme member

Singapore: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has endorsed Singapore’s Lion City Sailors Football Academy (LCSFA) as a two-star academy under the acclaimed AFC Elite Youth Scheme.

After being bestowed a one-star membership in 2020, the academy has remained resolute in its ambition to constantly enhance the standards of its youth development programmes.

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Japan fight back to defeat New Zealand

Tue, 04 Jun, 2024

Japan fight back to defeat New Zealand

Murcia: Japan earned their second win over New Zealand in three days after a 4-1 success in an international friendly played in Spain on Monday.

The victory followed a 2-0 win on Friday as Futoshi Ikeda’s side continued their preparations for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, with Japan to face world champions Spain in their opening clash on July 25.

Australia squad for Paris challenge named

Tue, 04 Jun, 2024

Australia squad for Paris challenge named

Sydney: Steph Catley will lead Australia's charge at the Olympics with head coach Tony Gustavsson naming an exciting 18-player squad on Tuesday for the 2024 Games which kick off next month.

The notable omission was Sam Kerr, with the Chelsea striker still recovering from a torn ACL suffered in January.

Bumper crowd as Australia beat China PR in Olympic send-off

Mon, 03 Jun, 2024

Bumper crowd as Australia beat China PR in Olympic send-off

Sydney: Real Madrid's Hayley Raso and Everton's Clare Wheeler hit the target as Australia beat AFC Women's Asian Cup™ champions China PR 2-0 in front of 76,798 fans on Monday at their final home match before the Olympics.

The Matildas finished fourth at the last Games in Tokyo and again at the FIFA Women's World Cup in 2023, with Tony Gustavsson's side desperate to do better in Paris.

#AsianQualifiers - Facts & Figures

Fri, 31 May, 2024

#AsianQualifiers - Facts & Figures

Kuala Lumpur: The Preliminary Joint Qualification – Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ will conclude in the coming days with Matchdays Five and Six to be played on June 6 & 11.

Much is at stake and the action promises to be thrilling so join the-AFC.com as we take a look at some interesting facts and figures ahead of the final two rounds of matches.

West Asia Wrap: Al Shorta nudge further ahead; Al Ain suffer defeat

Mon, 03 Jun, 2024

West Asia Wrap: Al Shorta nudge further ahead; Al Ain suffer defeat

Doha: Al Shorta are well-placed to retain the Iraq Stars League title after moving seven points clear at the top of the standings.

Newly-crowned AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 winners Al Ain suffered defeat in the UAE Pro League while the season concluded in Kuwait.

Join the-AFC.com as we take a look at how the past week's domestic action unfolded across West Asia.