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Know the Asian Coaches - Men's Tournament

Sun, 14 Jul, 2024

Know the Asian Coaches - Men's Tournament

Kuala Lumpur: Radhi Shenaishil, Go Oiwa and Timur Kapadze all have the same target heading into the Paris Olympics Men's Football Tournament - leading their respective teams to medal glory.

While Asian teams made their Olympics debut in the 1938 edition, only twice has a side from the continent won a medal at the global showpiece - Japan in 1968 and Korea Republic at the 2012 Games.

The-AFC.com takes an in depth look at the head coaches who will be charting the challenges of Iraq, Japan and Uzbekistan.

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.

Know Your Team: Uzbekistan

Wed, 10 Jul, 2024

Know Your Team: Uzbekistan

Kuala Lumpur: Uzbekistan will be making their long awaited debut when they feature in the Paris Olympics Men's Football Tournament.

Their historical qualification was sealed after finishing runners-up in the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024 and the young White Wolves will have to compete with 2020 silver medallists Spain, Egypt and Dominican Republic for one of the Group C quarter-finals slots.

Official Paris 2024 squads revealed

Fri, 12 Jul, 2024

Official Paris 2024 squads revealed

Kuala Lumpur: Find out each nation's squad selection for the Olympic Football Tournaments, which kick off later this month.

With the Olympic Football Tournaments Paris 2024 kicking off later this month, the full squads for both the men’s and women’s competition have now been confirmed.

There will be no shortage of star power on show with a host of big names set to line up in France.

Men's Football - The Groups

Mon, 08 Jul, 2024

Men's Football - The Groups

Kuala Lumpur: There will be no easy matches for Asia's representatives at the 2024 Paris Olympics Men's Football Tournament with all three hopefuls set to face quality opposition in the group stage.

Iraq, Japan and Uzbekistan will be aiming to emulate, if not better, the bronze medals won in the 1968 and 2012 editions by Japan and Korea Republic respectively.

Ahead of the men's tournament kicking off on July 24, the-AFC.com takes a look at the groups, with the top two teams from each to advance to the quarter-finals.

Central & West Asia Wrap: Al Shorta defend Iraq title; Pakhtakor close in

Mon, 08 Jul, 2024

Central & West Asia Wrap: Al Shorta defend Iraq title; Pakhtakor close in

Kuala Lumpur: Al Shorta retained the Iraqi Stars League title in style, completing a hat-trick of triumphs with a match to spare.

In Uzbekistan, FC Pakhtakor moved within four points of leaders FC Nasaf while Abdysh-Ata Kant maintained their relentless pace in Kyrgyz Republic.

Join the-AFC.com as we review the latest round of domestic action across Central and West Asia.

Central & West Asia Wrap: Al Wehdat clinch Jordan Cup; AGMK stunned

Mon, 01 Jul, 2024

Central & West Asia Wrap: Al Wehdat clinch Jordan Cup; AGMK stunned

Tashkent: Al Wehdat denied Al Hussein a double after edging the league champions in the Jordan FA Cup final on Saturday.

In Iraq, Al Shorta hold a five-point lead at the top while the Uzbekistan Super League title race opened up following Quzilqum’s shock win over leaders FC AGMK, while Dordoi Bishkek climbed to the top in the Kyrgyz League.

Istiklol continued to cruise in Tajikistan so join the-AFC.com as we recap the latest domestic action across Central and West Asia.

Uzbekistan on mission to realise FIFA World Cup dream

Fri, 28 Jun, 2024

Uzbekistan on mission to realise FIFA World Cup dream

Kuala Lumpur: Uzbekistan are clear on their objectives after being placed in Group A of the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26 with team manager Sherzod Igamberdiev eyeing a successful campaign.

Kicking off their bid for a first appearance on the global stage with a home tie DPR Korea on September 5, Uzbekistan will also have to contend with Islamic Republic of Iran, Qatar, United Arab Emirates and Kyrgyz Republic to grab one of the two automatic spots from the group to the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Canada, Mexico and the United States.

Asian hopefuls learn Road to 26 challengers

Thu, 27 Jun, 2024

Asian hopefuls learn Road to 26 challengers

Kuala Lumpur: The continent's path to the FIFA World Cup 2026 was finalised following the conclusion of the FIFA World Cup 26 Preliminary Draw – AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road To 26 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.

The 18 teams were divided into three groups, with eight confirmed berths and a possible additional spot via a playoff available for Asia at the FIFA World Cup 2026 to be co-hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States.

Kyrgyz Republic, Indonesia and Palestine are making their debuts at this stage of the AFC Asian Qualifiers.

Know Your Team: Uzbekistan

Mon, 24 Jun, 2024

Know Your Team: Uzbekistan

Kuala Lumpur: Uzbekistan will be aiming to get over the final hurdle for the first time when they take their place among the 18 teams in the AFC Asian Qualifiers - Road to 26™.

Seven previous attempts at FIFA World Cup qualification have seen Uzbekistan falter in the the final round but the Central Asian side look well placed to book a berth in the 2026 Finals, to be co-hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States.

Central & West Asia Wrap: Air Force Club lose ground; Nasaf suffer setback

Mon, 17 Jun, 2024

Central & West Asia Wrap: Air Force Club lose ground; Nasaf suffer setback

Kuala Lumpur: Air Force Club’s Iraq Stars League title hopes suffered a significant setback after the three-time AFC Cup™ winners suffered a 1-0 defeat to Zakho on Friday.

In Uzbekistan, Sogdiana’s upset win over FC Nasaf narrowed the gap at the top of the table while there was no stopping Abdysh-Ata Kant in the Kyrgyz League. Istiklol, meanwhile, consolidated their position in Tajikistan after registering their eighth consecutive victory.

The-AFC.com brings you up to date on the domestic action across Central and West Asia.

#AFCU20 Qualifiers draw finalised

Thu, 13 Jun, 2024

#AFCU20 Qualifiers draw finalised

Kuala Lumpur: The draw for the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ 2025 Qualifiers concluded at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.

The 45 teams were divided into 10 groups - five of four each and five of five each - with the Qualifiers to be played between September 21 and 29, 2024.

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