AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™: Record 74 match officials named; historic debut for women officials beckons

Sun, 07 Jan, 2024

AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™: Record 74 match officials named; historic debut for women officials beckons

Kuala Lumpur: With less than four months to go to the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™, the largest-ever cast of 74 match officials have been appointed to the Continental showpiece, which is scheduled to be held from 12 January to 10 February 2024 across nine world-class venues.

A total of 35 referees and 39 assistant referees – including two standby nominees for each position – from 18 Member Associations have been selected based on their game management skills and competence, technical knowledge, physical fitness as well as performances delivered at the highest levels of both Continental and global football in recent years.

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#AFCU23 Qatar 2024: The Cast

Mon, 25 Mar, 2024

#AFCU23 Qatar 2024: The Cast

Kuala Lumpur: All five previous champions booked their places in the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ as the Qualifiers concluded on Tuesday.

Leading the charge were defending champions Saudi Arabia with Iraq (2013), Japan (2016), Uzbekistan (2018) and Korea Republic (2020) also advancing.

Japan shine; Korea Republic back on winning track; UAE, IR Iran sizzle

Wed, 13 Sep, 2023

Japan shine; Korea Republic back on winning track; UAE, IR Iran sizzle

Kuala Lumpur: Japan were at their best in a 4-2 win over Turkey in an international friendly on Tuesday while Korea Republic edged Saudi Arabia 1-0 as Jurgen Klinsmann notched his first win as head coach of the East Asian side.

The United Arab Emirates defeated Costa Rica 4-1, Islamic Republic of Iran impressed in a 4-0 victory over Angola while Qatar were again denied a win, with their tie against Russia ending 1-1 no thanks to a 90th minute equaliser.

A host of other Asian teams were in action as they continued their preparations for the Preliminary Joint Qualification for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ and AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™.

Asian officials benefit from valuable insights at the AFC Video Assistant Referees Course 2023

Wed, 30 Aug, 2023

Asian officials benefit from valuable insights at the AFC Video Assistant Referees Course 2023

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) conducted the AFC Video Assistant Referees (VAR) Course 2023 in the capital city of Malaysia from August 26 to 30. 

Yet another indication of the AFC’s resolve towards establishing itself as a model Confederation, as outlined in its Vision and Mission, the highly interactive and engaging course was aimed towards assisting Asian referees reach the highest levels of officiating.

Ventforet legend Yamamoto ready to cherish AFC Champions League™ experience

Wed, 13 Sep, 2023

Ventforet legend Yamamoto ready to cherish AFC Champions League™ experience

Yamanashi: At the age of 43, most players have long since hung up their boots, but for Ventforet Kofu’s Hideomi Yamamoto, the story couldn’t be much different as he gets set to embark on his – and his club’s – maiden AFC Champions League™ campaign and to continue what has been a remarkable run over the past year and a half. 

The J2 League side created history last year when they overcame five J1 League sides, culminating in a penalty shootout victory over Sanfrecce Hiroshima in the final, to lift the 2022 Emperor’s Cup.