Korea Republic’s Bae Jun-ho moves to Stoke City

Fri, 01 Sep, 2023

Korea Republic’s Bae Jun-ho moves to Stoke City

Stoke-on-Trent: Korea Republic’s rising star Bae Jun-ho has completed his move from Daejeon Hana Citizen to English Championship side, Stoke City.

The 20-year-old signed a four-year contract with Stoke City, who were impressed by the midfielder’s performance for club and country.

Preview - SAFF U16 Championship

Fri, 01 Sep, 2023

Preview - SAFF U16 Championship

Thimphu: The eighth edition of the SAFF U16 Championship kicks off on Saturday at the Changlimithang Stadium in Thimphu.  

Leading the charge will be reigning four-time champions India with the likes of Nepal and Bangladesh among the teams aiming to spoil their party in Group A.

Hosts Bhutan will also fancy their chances in Group B with Maldives and Pakistan completing the lineup, so join the-AFC.com as we take a look at what lies in store.

Nine teams to vie for title in inaugural edition

Fri, 01 Sep, 2023

Nine teams to vie for title in inaugural edition

Qingdao: The budding stars of East Asia have gathered in the Shandong province to compete in the inaugural EAFF U15 Men’s Championship 2023.

Nine teams will challenge each other between September 1-8 for the opportunity to be the first to put their hands on the trophy.

Bonmati pips Kerr, Carmona to UEFA Women's Player of the Year prize

Fri, 01 Sep, 2023

Bonmati pips Kerr, Carmona to UEFA Women's Player of the Year prize

Monaco: Spain's FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023-winning star Aitana Bonmati won the UEFA Women's Player of the Year award at a ceremony in Monaco on Thursday.

She pipped her Spain teammate Olga Carmona, scorer of the winning goal in the World Cup final against England, and Chelsea and Australia striker Sam Kerr to win the UEFA prize.

All set for thrilling #AFCU23 Qatar 2024 qualifying battle

Wed, 30 Aug, 2023

All set for thrilling #AFCU23 Qatar 2024 qualifying battle

Kuala Lumpur: The quest to reach the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Qatar 2024 begins for 42 teams next week as they aim to join the hosts at the tournament proper next year.

Over the course of a three-matchday week between September 6 to 12, 11 groups – nine of four and two of three – in the Qualifiers will each be played at a centralised venue in a single round-robin format.

Ivankovic: Oman's goal is 2026 qualification

Thu, 31 Aug, 2023

Ivankovic: Oman's goal is 2026 qualification

Muscat: Head coach Branko Ivankovic has set Oman the target of qualifying for the FIFA World Cup 2026 on merit as the West Asian side kick off preparations for two major assignments in the coming months. 

Oman's bid to qualify for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ starts in November with the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ to follow in January. 

Former Austrian international Jantscher signs for Kitchee

Wed, 30 Aug, 2023

Former Austrian international Jantscher signs for Kitchee

Hong Kong: Reigning Hong Kong Premier League champions Kitchee have confirmed the signing of former Austria international striker Jakob Jantscher ahead of their involvement in the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24.

The 34-year-old joins after completing his second stint at Sturm Graz, where he was named Austrian Bundesliga Player of the Year in the 2021/22 season after scoring 14 goals and providing 15 assists throughout the campaign.