Qualifiers - Group A: Hong Kong, China 1-7 IR Iran; DPR Korea 2-1 Syria

Tue, 22 Oct, 2024

Qualifiers - Group A: Hong Kong, China 1-7 IR Iran; DPR Korea 2-1 Syria

Zarqa: Islamic Republic of Iran kicked off their bid for a place in the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 with an impressive 7-1 win against Hong Kong, China in Group A of the Qualifiers on Monday.

DPR Korea secured their second win of the campaign with a hard-fought 2-1 victory against Syria to lead the group on six points.

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#AFCU17 Qualifiers - MD1: Results & Reports

Sun, 20 Oct, 2024

#AFCU17 Qualifiers - MD1: Results & Reports

Kuala Lumpur: DPR Korea and the Philippines were the big winners on Matchday One of the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 Qualifiers on Saturday.

The big victories propelled both sides to the top of their respective groups as the journey to reach the Finals began in earnest.

The hopefuls have been split into 10 groups – six of four, one of three and three of five – to battle in a centralised league format, which runs until October 27.

All group winners, along with the five best-placed runners-up, will progress to the 20th edition of the Finals, with two-time winners Saudi Arabia (1985, 1988) automatically qualifying as they host the tournament for the second time after 1992.

Stay updated on all the action with the-AFC.com.

#ACLTwo - Preview: Matchday 3

Mon, 21 Oct, 2024

#ACLTwo - Preview: Matchday 3

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Champions League Two™ 2024-2025 returns for Matchday Three action with all teams still very much in with a chance of sealing progression.

The top two finishers from each group will advance to the Round of 16, setting the stage for another matchday filled with high octane action.

Join the-AFC.com as we take a look at what lies in store for us over the coming days.

#ChallengeLeague contenders gear up for Group Stage battles

Fri, 18 Oct, 2024

#ChallengeLeague contenders gear up for Group Stage battles

Kuala Lumpur: The Continent’s aspiring teams will embark on their quest for glory when the keenly anticipated AFC Challenge League™ 2024/25 season gets underway on Saturday, October 26.

Set to shine the light on Asia’s emerging leagues, the revamped third tier men’s club competition comprises 18 teams in its inaugural edition. The Group Stage, featuring three groups of four teams each from the West and two groups involving three teams each from the East, will be played in a centralised league format.

Preview - Group B: USA v Korea Republic

Mon, 21 Oct, 2024

Preview - Group B: USA v Korea Republic

Santiago de los Caballeros: Korea Republic will go into their final FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Dominican Republic 2024 Group B tie on Tuesday knowing even a win against the United States may not be enough for them to seal progression.

The 2010 champions are tied on one point with Colombia with the Americans a further two in front. Two-time defending champions Spain are already through to the quarter-finals after winning their opening two matches.

Group C: DPR Korea 3-0 Kenya

Mon, 21 Oct, 2024

Group C: DPR Korea 3-0 Kenya

Santiago de los Caballeros: DPR Korea defeated Kenya 3-0 to seal their place in the quarter-finals of the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Dominican Republic 2024 with a match to spare on Sunday.

The two-time champions confirmed their knockout stage spot after England came from behind to defeat Mexico 4-2 in Group C's other match on Sunday.

DPR Korea and England are both on six points and will meet on Wednesday to decide the group winners.

Group D: Japan 2-1 Brazil

Mon, 21 Oct, 2024

Group D: Japan 2-1 Brazil

Santo Domingo: Japan battled from behind to beat Brazil 2-1 and leave themselves on the brink of a quarter-final place at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Dominican Republic 2024 on Sunday.

The victory moved the 2014 champions to four points and they only need to avoid defeat against Zambia on Wednesday to advance after Poland defeated the African side 2-0 in Group D's second tie on Sunday.

Poland are also on four points and they conclude their group stage campaign against Brazil, who have three points.