Indian Super Cup 2023 Preview

Fri, 07 Apr, 2023

Indian Super Cup 2023 Preview

Kozhikode: The Indian Super Cup returns after a four-year hiatus with the competition to be staged in the football-mad state of Kerala for the first time.

Sixteen clubs will feature in the group stage of the 2023 edition of India’s premier cup competition, which is a platform for the I-League clubs to test their mettle against their Indian Super League (ISL) counterparts.
 
With several teams aiming for silverware to finish their season on a high and a potential AFC Cup™ ticket up for grabs, the-AFC.com highlights everything you need to know ahead of the big kick-off on April 8. 

Japan remain Asia's highest ranked team

Thu, 06 Apr, 2023

Japan remain Asia's highest ranked team

Kuala Lumpur: Japan will head into the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ draw as the continent's highest ranked team.

The four-time AFC Asian Cup winners were unchanged at 20 in the latest FIFA World Ranking released on Thursday.

AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ competition dates and venues confirmed

Wed, 05 Apr, 2023

AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ competition dates and venues confirmed

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and the Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ have confirmed that the upcoming edition of Asia’s flagship national team competition will be held from January 12 to February 10, 2024.  

Asia’s top 24 nations will compete for the most prestigious prize in Asian football and, as part of efforts to engage with more fans than ever before, the 18th edition of the tournament will maximise the advantage of playing the opening game on a Friday and the final on a weekend.

Wins for Japan, Korea Republic; China PR held; Australia denied

Sat, 08 Apr, 2023

Wins for Japan, Korea Republic; China PR held; Australia denied

Seoul: Japan and Korea Republic both came from behind to defeat Portugal and Zambia respectively in international women's friendly matches on Friday.

Australia suffered a 1-0 defeat to Scotland while China PR played to a 0-0 draw with Switzerland as the Asian sides continued their preparations for the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023. 

Cambodia 2023 primed for thrillers

Thu, 06 Apr, 2023

Cambodia 2023 primed for thrillers

Phnom Penh: The 2023 Cambodia SEA Games men's football tournament is set to be a sizzler following the draw in Phnom Penh on Wednesday.

The women's football tournament is also primed to be a spectacular affair with Vietnam the defending champions in both events.