Official mascots unveiled for AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™

Mon, 04 Dec, 2023

Official mascots unveiled for AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™

Doha: A familiar quintet of charming and adorable jerboas were announced as the official mascots of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ today at a special launch ceremony. 

The family of five desert rodents are no strangers to the AFC Asian Cup™, as they had made their debut when Qatar last hosted the flagship competition in 2011. Now, Saboog, Tmbki, Freha, Zkriti and Traeneh are back to take the spotlight in the 18th edition of the showpiece.

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Uzbekistan set to challenge

Fri, 01 Dec, 2023

Uzbekistan set to challenge

Kuala Lumpur: Uzbekistan will not be lacking in confidence at the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™. 

The Central Asian are perennial qualifiers for the continental showpiece and will feel that Qatar 2023 is their best opportunity to lift the coveted title.

UAE well equipped for title tilt

Thu, 30 Nov, 2023

UAE well equipped for title tilt

Kuala Lumpur: Semi-finalists in the previous two editions of the AFC Asian Cup™ and having come within a whisker of advancing to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Inter-Confederation Playoff, United Arab Emirates will be confident of impressing at Qatar 2023. 

The squad, consisting of a nice blend of experienced and young players, will relish their chances in Group C with Islamic Republic of Iran, Hong Kong, China and Palestine their opponents.

Thailand seeking to shine

Wed, 29 Nov, 2023

Thailand seeking to shine

Kuala Lumpur: Thailand have not been able to reproduce their success at the Southeast Asian level on the continental stage and they will be determined to make an impact in Group F of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™. 

They will, however, have to be at their best to navigate past pre-tournament favourites Saudi Arabia, Kyrgyz Republic and Oman in Group F. 

Tajikistan on learning expedition

Mon, 27 Nov, 2023

Tajikistan on learning expedition

Kuala Lumpur: Tajikistan will be on a learning expedition when they make their AFC Asian Cup™ debut at Qatar 2023. 

The only team that will be making a first appearance at this edition of the continental showpiece, Tajikistan are relishing the opportunity of playing against the best.

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.

VORTEXAC23: Official Match Ball of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ unveiled

Thu, 10 Aug, 2023

VORTEXAC23: Official Match Ball of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ unveiled

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and Kelme have unveiled the official match ball of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™, marking a new milestone on the path to the highly anticipated competition, set to take place from 12 January to 10 February 2024 in Qatar.

VORTEXAC23 is designed to capture the excitement, passion, and speed of the game of football while incorporating the iconic maroon colours of the host nation, Qatar. The ball’s design also parallels the emblem of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™, which is featured at its centre, drawing inspiration from the emblem’s unique colours and shapes to encapsulate the spirit of the competition as well as that of Asian football.