Late show puts IR Iran on top after action-packed opening

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Late show puts IR Iran on top after action-packed opening

Dushanbe: All six teams got on the scoresheet, but Islamic Republic of Iran were the only one to emerge victorious, racing to the top of table on Matchday One of the CAFA U-16 Championship in Tajikistan on Friday.

Hossein Abdi’s charges outlasted Turkmenistan to earn a 3-1 win, with Kyrgyz Republic’s match against Afghanistan and the headline clash between Tajikistan and Uzbekistan ending in entertaining draws.

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ASEAN's next generation primed to shine

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

ASEAN's next generation primed to shine

Kuala Lumpur: Indonesia can expect a stiff challenge in their defence of the AFF U-15 Championship title when the 2019 edition kicks off in Chonburi, Thailand on Saturday.

Indonesia edged Thailand on penalties to seal the 2018 crown on home soil, a triumph which sparked a run into the quarter-finals of the 2018 AFC U-16 Championship, but will face no shortage of challengers in their bid to defend the AFF U-15 Championship title.

Drawn in Group A, Indonesia will have to battle past Myanmar, Vietnam, Timor-Leste, Singapore and Philippines to seal a place in the semi-finals.

Saudi Arabia cruise to title

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Saudi Arabia cruise to title

Zarqa: Saudi Arabia won the 2019 West Asian Football Federation U-15 Boys title with a 3-1 win over hosts Jordan on Tuesday.

Saudi Arabia, who had defeated Syria 3-0 in their opening second round league match on Sunday, turned on the power after going behind to Adham Alrefai's 23rd minute strike.

Teams discover opponents for 2020 Qualifiers

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Teams discover opponents for 2020 Qualifiers

Kuala Lumpur: The draw for the AFC U-16 Championship 2020 Qualifiers concluded at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur yesterday with the 47 teams discovering their opponents. 

The teams were divided into two zones of WEST (West, South and Central) with 25 teams, and EAST (East and ASEAN) with 22 teams.