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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 E: Turkmenistan, Hong Kong, China bid farewell with stalemate

Wed, 12 Jun, 2024

Group E: Turkmenistan, Hong Kong, China bid farewell with stalemate

Ashgabat: Turkmenistan finished in third place in Group E after holding Hong Kong, China to a goalless draw at the Ashgabat Stadium to bring their Preliminary Joint Qualification – Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ campaign to a conclusion on Tuesday.

The Central Asians, who finished above their visitors by virtue of a superior goal difference, will now move into the third round of the AFC Asian Cup qualifiers alongside Hong Kong, China, where 24 teams will battle for the six spots left in the continental competition to be hosted by Saudi Arabia in 2027.

The two sides went into their final Group E outing having collected only a single point in five matches – which came in a 2-2 draw when they met on Matchday Two.

Preview - Group E: Turkmenistan v Hong Kong, China; IR Iran v Uzbekistan

Sun, 09 Jun, 2024

Preview - Group E: Turkmenistan v Hong Kong, China; IR Iran v Uzbekistan

Tehran: A sizzler is on the cards when Islamic Republic of Iran host Uzbekistan in Group E of the Preliminary Joint Qualification – Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ on Tuesday.

Both sides have already secured their spots in the third round of the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 Finals and will face off for the group’s top spot.

Group E: Uzbekistan 3-1 Turkmenistan

Mon, 10 Jun, 2024

Group E: Uzbekistan 3-1 Turkmenistan

Tashkent: Uzbekistan maintained their pursuit of top spot in Group E of the Preliminary Joint Qualification - Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ with a 3-1 win over Turkmenistan at Bunyodkor Stadium on Thursday.

Goals from Oston Urunov and Sherzod Nasrullayev earned Srecko Katanec’s side all three points after Husniddin Aliqulov’s opener had been cancelled out by Shansar Tirkisow and the win means Uzbekistan move onto 13 points and level with the Islamic Republic of Iran.

The pair face off in Tehran’s Azadi Stadium on Tuesday with Uzbekistan needing to win to take top spot due to their inferior goal difference over a side against which they drew 2-2 when the nations faced off in Tashkent in November.

Preview - Group E: Uzbekistan v Turkmenistan; Hong Kong, China v IR Iran

Thu, 30 May, 2024

Preview - Group E: Uzbekistan v Turkmenistan; Hong Kong, China v IR Iran

Tashkent: Uzbekistan and Islamic Republic of Iran will put their unbeaten runs in the Preliminary Joint Qualification – Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ to the test when they face Turkmenistan and Hong Kong, China respectively on Thursday.

Both sides are already assured of a top two finish in Group E, having picked up 10 points from three wins and a draw, and will be seeking to keep their run going.

Central & South Asia Wrap: Persepolis take charge; mixed fortunes for Nasaf

Mon, 27 May, 2024

Central & South Asia Wrap: Persepolis take charge; mixed fortunes for Nasaf

Tehran: Defending champions Persepolis made the most of Esteghlal dropping points to climb up to the top of the Iran Pro League, while Nasaf experienced mixed fortunes in the Uzbekistan Super League.

In Turkmenistan, Arkadag continued their domination while Bashundhara Kings dropped points in the penultimate round of the Bangladesh Football Premier League, whereas Abdysh-Ata Kant consolidated their position at the top of the Kyrgyz Premier League.

The-AFC.com recaps the latest domestic action from leagues across Central and South Asia.

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.

Central & South Asia Wrap: Silverware for Mohun Bagan after thriller

Mon, 22 Apr, 2024

Central & South Asia Wrap: Silverware for Mohun Bagan after thriller

Kolkata: Mohun Bagan Super Giant beat Mumbai City FC 2-1 to win the League Shield in the Indian Super League.

In Islamic Republic of Iran, Esteghlal FC and Persepolis FC stayed tight at the top after winning their respective matches, while Bashundhara Kings consolidated their pole position in the Bangladesh Premier League.
 
Meanwhile, FK Arkadag were on cloud nine in Turkmenistan, Dordoi Bishkek split points in Kyrgyz Republic as the Afghanistan Champions League kicked-off in Kabul, so join the-AFC.com as we recap the domestic action from Central and South Asia.

Central & South Asia Wrap: Tantalising title decider in India

Mon, 15 Apr, 2024

Central & South Asia Wrap: Tantalising title decider in India

Mumbai: Mumbai City FC and Mohun Bagan Super Giant set up a mouth-watering final day League Shield face-off to decide the winners of the Indian Super League. 

It remained neck and neck in the Iran Pro League with Esteghlal FC and Persepolis FC both picking up victories in the latest round of matches while in Turkmenistan, FK Arkadag continued their fine start to the season.
 
Join the-AFC.com as we recap the past week’s domestic league action from Central and South Asia.