IR Iran crowned champions after perfect week, Kyrgyz Republic storm home to finish third

Sun, 20 Feb, 2022

IR Iran crowned champions after perfect week, Kyrgyz Republic storm home to finish third

Bishkek: Islamic Republic were crowned champions of the inaugural CAFA U19 Futsal Championship on Saturday, completing a perfect week with a comprehensive 7-1 win over Uzbekistan.

The result meant Ali Sanei’s side won all four of their matches at Bishkek’s Gazprom Arena, with several future stars announcing their arrival on the international stage with a series of blistering performances against their regional rivals.

Also on Saturday, a second-half blitz saw tournament hosts Kyrgyz Republic secure a third-place finish with a 5-2 victory of Tajikistan, who were consigned to last place in the five-team event.

Uzbekistan 2022: Group Stage set to be enthralling affair

Sat, 19 Feb, 2022

Uzbekistan 2022: Group Stage set to be enthralling affair

Kuala Lumpur: Thursday's AFC U23 Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2022™ draw produced four exciting groups for the June 1-19 continental showpiece.

With the groups now decided and the countdown underway, join the-AFC.com as we take a deep look at what awaits the 16 teams at Uzbekistan 2022.

Laos defeat Malaysia for early advantage

Sat, 19 Feb, 2022

Laos defeat Malaysia for early advantage

Phnom Penh: Laos beat Malaysia 2-1 in Group B of the AFF Under-23 Championship 2022 on Friday to give themselves a great chance of advancing to the semi-finals.

Laos only have to avoid defeat when they meet Malaysia again on Monday, with the group reduced to just two teams following the COVID-19 forced withdrawal of Indonesia and Myanmar.  

AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022™ most engaging ever

Fri, 18 Feb, 2022

AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022™ most engaging ever

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022™ has left an indelible digital footprint, with the engagement and coverage of the showpiece surpassing the previous edition and soaring to an all-time high record. 

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s digital channels witnessed unprecedented growth during the campaign as the statistics grew by a staggering 5,324% as compared to the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2018™.

AFC Asian Cup China 2023™ Qualifiers Final Round Draw to set stage for crucial encounters

Thu, 24 Feb, 2022

AFC Asian Cup China 2023™ Qualifiers Final Round Draw to set stage for crucial encounters

Kuala Lumpur: The thrilling road to Asia’s flagship men’s national team tournament will move into sharp focus when the AFC Asian Cup China 2023™ Qualifiers Final Round Draw is held virtually in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Thursday, February 24 at 15:00 (UTC+8).

With less than 500 days until China PR hosts the Continent’s premier men’s showpiece for the first time since 2004, aspiring nations from Asia will discover their opponents for the crucial final Group Stage.