Furuhashi earns recall to Japan squad

Thu, 25 May, 2023

Furuhashi earns recall to Japan squad

Tokyo: Celtic striker Kyogo Furuhashi has been recalled by Hajime Moriyasu for Japan’s upcoming friendly matches against El Salvador and Peru next month.

The former Vissel Kobe forward, who was named Scottish Premiership Player of the Year last week after a league title-winning season with the Glasgow-based club, is included in the 26-man squad for the first time since September.

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Groups finalised for #AFCU23 Qatar 2024 Qualifiers

Thu, 25 May, 2023

Groups finalised for #AFCU23 Qatar 2024 Qualifiers

Kuala Lumpur: The draw for the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Qatar 2024 Qualifiers was finalised at the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.

The hopefuls were divided into 11 groups – 10 groups of four teams each, with the last group containing three. Qatar, meanwhile, will play in the Qualifiers for exposure with their matches classified as friendlies. 

Vote For Your Best #ACL2022 Team: Midfielders

Mon, 22 May, 2023

Vote For Your Best #ACL2022 Team: Midfielders

Kuala Lumpur: The-AFC.com continues its mission to find out who you, the fans of Asian football, think should be picked in the Best XI for the AFC Champions League™ 2022, which concluded earlier this month with Japan’s Urawa Red Diamonds crowned champions for the third time in history. 

The goalkeeper and the four defenders in the Best XI have already been decided, so now it’s time to turn the focus to the midfielders who orchestrated the game for their sides in a memorable tournament.  
 
We’ve selected 10 of the standout performers from the 2022 edition of Asia's premier club competition and now it is your turn to review the candidates and vote for your favourites in the poll at the end of the article. 

Japan edged by Colombia

Thu, 25 May, 2023

Japan edged by Colombia

La Plata: Japan succumbed to defeat as Colombia came from behind  to beat the East Asian side 2-1 in Group C of the FIFA U20 World Cup Argentina 2023 on Wednesday.

The win sealed Colombia's place in the Round of 16 while Japan's fate is still very much in their hands after Senegal and Israel played to a 1-1 draw in the group's other match. 
 
Japan, who defeated Senegal 1-0 in their opening match, will advance even with a draw against Israel on Saturday should Senegal fail to defeat Colombia.

Uzbekistan impress against New Zealand to keep hopes alive

Fri, 26 May, 2023

Uzbekistan impress against New Zealand to keep hopes alive

Santiago del Estero: Uzbekistan came from behind to hold New Zealand 2-2 to keep their hopes of advancing to the FIFA U20 World Cup Argentina 2023 knockout stage alive on Tuesday.

Down 2-0 by the 40th minute, Uzbekistan narrowed the deficit through Abbosbek Fayzullaev with Sherzod Esanov salvaging a point for the reigning AFC U20 Asian Cup™ holders in the third minute of added time. 
 
Uzbekistan play Guatemala in their final Group A tie on Friday with their fate very much in their own hands.