Player to Watch: Alisher Dzhalilov (Tajikistan)

Fri, 22 Dec, 2023

Player to Watch: Alisher Dzhalilov (Tajikistan)

Kuala Lumpur: Playmaker Alisher Dzhalilov has emerged as the creative fulcrum for Tajikistan in the four-and-a-half years since making his debut for the Central Asian nation, the diminutive midfielder using his guile and skill to open opposing defences.

Although born near Dushanbe, Dzhalilov initially progressed through the Russian system and represented the European nation as a youth, from under 17 level through to the country’s under 21 team.

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Player to Watch: Omar Khrbin (Syria)

Fri, 22 Dec, 2023

Player to Watch: Omar Khrbin (Syria)

Kuala Lumpur: Syria’s hopes of reaching the AFC Asian Cup™ knockout stage for the first time in their history rest on the shoulders of a number of key players, prime among them is the only Syrian to have won the AFC Player of the Year award.

Despite six previous participations in the competition, most recently in the UAE 2019, The Eagles of Qasioun have not been able to advance past the group stage, but if that’s to change in a tough group that includes Australia, Uzbekistan and India, then star striker Omar Khrbin will be vital.

Arnold springs surprises in 'exciting' Australian squad

Fri, 22 Dec, 2023

Arnold springs surprises in 'exciting' Australian squad

Sydney: Australia head coach Graham Arnold said he was "excited by the potential" of his players at the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ after announcing a fresh-faced squad on Friday, with a host of veterans cast aside.

The 2015 champions will be among the favourites at the tournament - which kicks off on January 12 - after reaching the last 16 of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.

Join the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ Match Predictor now and stand to win exclusive prizes

Fri, 22 Dec, 2023

Join the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ Match Predictor now and stand to win exclusive prizes

Kuala Lumpur: With just three weeks to go to Asia’s grandest ever showpiece, passionate fans from across the globe can now share their predictions for the upcoming AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ by playing the Match Predictor game on the-AFC.com or the AFC LIVE app for a chance to win exclusive prizes. 

The game allows fans to enter their predictions for all 51 AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ matches and change their predictions up until the kick-off of each match. For each prediction, fans will accumulate points based on how accurate their predictions are in terms of the outcome of the match and the first team to score (during the Knockout Stage).

The Official Match Ball of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ Final Revealed

Wed, 20 Dec, 2023

The Official Match Ball of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ Final Revealed

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and Kelme have unveiled the Official Match Ball of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ Final, as passionate fans across the globe gear up for the biggest continental showdown kicking off in Qatar on 12 January 2024.

The Official Final Match Ball, named VORTEXAC23+, builds on the design of the Official Match Ball of the tournament, VORTEXAC23, and embodies the glory of the highly anticipated decider of the competition on 10 February 2024. 

Semi-Automated Offside Technology to debut at AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™

Mon, 18 Dec, 2023

Semi-Automated Offside Technology to debut at AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™

Kuala Lumpur: Match officials at the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ will be able to enhance their decision-making process with the Semi-Automated Offside Technology (SAOT) system, which will be implemented at all 51 matches of the tournament.

This marks the first time that SAOT will be in place at an Asian Football Confederation (AFC) competition and makes the AFC the first Confederation in world football to apply the system at the Continental Men’s national team level, which further underscores the AFC’s commitment towards improving accuracy and integrity of decision-making by its match officials.

Join the Excitement: Celebrate AFC Asian Cup™'s Magical Moments!

Mon, 18 Dec, 2023

Join the Excitement: Celebrate AFC Asian Cup™'s Magical Moments!

Kuala Lumpur: As the countdown to the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ ticks away with just under 26 days left, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) invites football enthusiasts to partake in the exhilarating Magic Moments Bracket Challenge Contest presented by Visit Saudi. 

Unfolding across four gripping rounds starting on 18 December 2023, this contest invites fans to relive the glory of Asian Cup history by voting for their most cherished moments. In each round, fans engage in head-to-head matchups, casting votes for their favorite moments, with the winning magic moment progressing to the next stage.