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IR Iran emerge champions

Sat, 13 Jul, 2024

IR Iran emerge champions

Jalal-Abad: Reza Ghandipour scored a hat-trick as Islamic Republic of Iran defeated Kyrgyz Republic 3-0 in the final of the 2024 CAFA U20 Championship on Friday.

Uzbekistan finished third after beating Tajikistan 3-0 in their playoff while Afghanistan took fifth place following a 8-7 penalty shootout win over Turkmenistan.

#AFCU17 Qualifying groups decided

Thu, 13 Jun, 2024

#AFCU17 Qualifying groups decided

Kuala Lumpur: The draw for the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ 2025 Qualifiers was finalised at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.

The 43 teams were divided into 10 groups - seven of four each and three of five - with the Qualifiers to be played between October 19 and 27, 2024.

The 10 group winners and five best second-placed teams will advance to the Finals, with Saudi Arabia scheduled to host the tournament.

Group A: Late strike confirms Kuwait's spot

Wed, 12 Jun, 2024

Group A: Late strike confirms Kuwait's spot

Kuwait City: Eid Al Rashedi struck an 81st minute winner as Kuwait edged Afghanistan 1-0 in Group A of the Preliminary Joint Qualification – Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ on Tuesday. 

The result meant Kuwait finished on seven points to advance to the third round of the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers and book their ticket to the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027, with India missing out after a 2-1 defeat to Qatar.  

Preview - Group A: Qatar v India; Kuwait v Afghanistan

Sun, 09 Jun, 2024

Preview - Group A: Qatar v India; Kuwait v Afghanistan

Doha: Group A of the Preliminary Joint Qualification – Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ is set for an exciting finish with India, Afghanistan and Kuwait all in the running to advance.

Qatar, who have already sealed top spot, host India while Kuwait will welcome Afghanistan.

Westwood’s Afghanistan focused on making history; India’s Stimac looking ahead

Fri, 07 Jun, 2024

Westwood’s Afghanistan focused on making history; India’s Stimac looking ahead

Al Hasa: Ashley Westwood believes the point Afghanistan earned against Qatar in their Preliminary Joint Qualification – Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Group A match will prove valuable in the final reckoning.

The Afghanistan head coach is aiming to lead the team to historic firsts by reaching the Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 as well securing a place in the third round of the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers, with the Central Asian side needing to better India’s result in the final set of matches on Tuesday.

Group A: Afghanistan 0-0 Qatar

Mon, 10 Jun, 2024

Group A: Afghanistan 0-0 Qatar

Al-Hasa: A compact Afghanistan put up a stubborn performance to hold Qatar 0-0 in their Preliminary Joint Qualification Round 2 Group A match for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ at the Prince Abdullah Bin Jalawi Stadium in Al-Hasa, Saudi Arabia on Thursday.

The result took Afghanistan to five points, level with India and one ahead of Kuwait with  Qatar having already earned qualification into Round 3 of the FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

Afghanistan play Kuwait on Tuesday with India facing Qatar in what promises to be an exciting finale to Group A.

Preview - Group A: Afghanistan v Qatar; India v Kuwait

Tue, 04 Jun, 2024

Preview - Group A: Afghanistan v Qatar; India v Kuwait

Kuala Lumpur: Group A of the Preliminary Joint Qualification – Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ is set for an exciting finish with India, Afghanistan and Kuwait all in the running for a spot in the next stage.

Qatar are assured of finishing top, which means confirmed berths in the third round of FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifying and the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 Finals.

India and Afghanistan are on four points, with Kuwait one adrift heading into Thursday's round of matches.

Asia's finest learn Uzbekistan 2024 challengers

Mon, 27 May, 2024

Asia's finest learn Uzbekistan 2024 challengers

Kuala Lumpur: The continent's five representatives learnt their FIFA Futsal World Cup Uzbekistan 2024 opponents following the official draw in Samarkand on Sunday.

The 24 teams were divided into six groups for the September 14-October 6 global showpiece that will be contested in three cities.

Central & South Asia Wrap: Exciting race continues in IR Iran; Attack Energy clinch Afghanistan title

Mon, 20 May, 2024

Central & South Asia Wrap: Exciting race continues in IR Iran; Attack Energy clinch Afghanistan title

New Delhi: Esteghlal and Persepolis remain in a neck and neck race for the Iran Pro League title while in Afghanistan, Attack Energy emerged champions.

Arkadag seem to be running away with the title in Turkmenistan while a week after being crowned champions in Bangladesh, Bashundhara Kings dropped points while Navbahor climbed to the top in the Uzbekistan Super League, with Istiklol winning their seventh match in a row in Tajikistan.

The-AFC.com recaps the past week’s Central and South Asia domestic action.

Central & South Asia Wrap: Bashundhara Kings continue to reign

Mon, 13 May, 2024

Central & South Asia Wrap: Bashundhara Kings continue to reign

Dhaka: Bashundhara Kings bossed their way to a fifth successive Bangladesh Football Premier League title after attaining an unassailable lead with three more rounds to go.

In Islamic Republic of Iran, the battle for the crown has heated up with defending champions Persepolis overtaking Esteghlal in pole position but having played a match more, while in Uzbekistan, Navbahor climbed to the top of the table.
 
The Tajikistan Super Cup was once again won by Istiklol while matches were also played in Turkmenistan and Afghanistan, so join the-AFC.com as we recap all the domestic action from across Central and South Asia.

Central & South Asia Wrap: Mumbai City champions again; exciting race continues in IR Iran

Mon, 06 May, 2024

Central & South Asia Wrap: Mumbai City champions again; exciting race continues in IR Iran

Kolkata: Mumbai City FC lifted the ISL Cup for the second time when they registered a comeback 3-1 win against Mohun Bagan Super Giant to emerge Indian Super League 2023-24 Cup winners.

In the Iran Pro League,  leaders Esteghlal and defending champions Persepolis dropped points while in Bangladesh, Bashundhara Kings seem to be running away with the title.
 
The-AFC.com recaps the latest domestic league action across Central and South Asia.

Central & South Asia Wrap: Mohun Bagan march on; Altyn Asyr continue momentum

Mon, 29 Apr, 2024

Central & South Asia Wrap: Mohun Bagan march on; Altyn Asyr continue momentum

Kolkata: League Shield winners Mohun Bagan Super Giant are on the hunt for their second trophy of the season after they emerged triumphant against Odisha FC to reach the final of the Indian Super League.

In the Bangladesh Premier League, Bashundhara Kings widened the gap at the top of the table, while in Turkmenistan, it’s seven on the trot for Altyn Asyr, so join the-AFC.com as we get up to date with the latest domestic action in Central and South Asia.