Qualifiers - Group A: IR Iran 4-2 Jordan; Hong Kong, China 2-1 Syria

Mon, 28 Oct, 2024

Qualifiers - Group A: IR Iran 4-2 Jordan; Hong Kong, China 2-1 Syria

Zarqa:  Islamic Republic of Iran defeated Jordan 4-2 in Group A of the Qualifiers to advance to the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 Finals as one of the best five second-placed teams on Sunday.

With DPR Korea having already taken the top spot, Iran's qualification was thanks to Hong Kong, China edging Syria 2-1 in the group’s concluding tie. 

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#AFCU17 Qualifiers - MD5: Results & Reports

Mon, 28 Oct, 2024

#AFCU17 Qualifiers - MD5: Results & Reports

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 Qualifiers concluded on Sunday with the cast finalised for the Finals.

DPR Korea (Group A) and United Arab Emirates (Group H had confirmed on Friday that they would be joining hosts Saudi Arabia next April with Afghanistan (Group B), Korea Republic (Group C), Thailand (Group D), Uzbekistan (Group E), Japan (Group F), Australia (Group G), Yemen (Group I) and Tajikistan (Group J) booking their spots as the group winners on Sunday.

China PR (Group C), Vietnam (Group I), Indonesia (Group G), IR Iran (Group A) and Oman (Group J) advanced as the best five second-placed teams.

#AFCU17 Qualifiers - MD4: Results & Reports

Sat, 26 Oct, 2024

#AFCU17 Qualifiers - MD4: Results & Reports

Kuala Lumpur: DPR Korea and United Arab Emirates were the first two teams to confirm their tickets to the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 as Matchday Four concluded on Friday.

DPR Korea topped Group A with a perfect record of four wins while two victories in the three-team Group H booked the UAE's berth.

Thirteen places remain up for grabs on Sunday so stay updated on all the action with the-AFC.com.

#AFCU17 Qualifiers - MD3: Results & Reports

Thu, 24 Oct, 2024

#AFCU17 Qualifiers - MD3: Results & Reports

Kuala Lumpur: The race to reach the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 kicked off in earnest on Wednesday with all 10 groups swinging into action.

There were upsets, huge wins and disappointments with just the 10 group winners and five best second-placed teams to join hosts Saudi Arabia in the Finals.

The teams will resume their battles on Friday so stay updated on all the action with the-AFC.com.

#AFCU17 Qualifiers - MD2: Results & Reports

Fri, 25 Oct, 2024

#AFCU17 Qualifiers - MD2: Results & Reports

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday Two of the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 Qualifiers concluded on Monday with high quality action.

Wednesday will see the remaining seven groups kicking as the teams look to book their places in the Finals.

The 10 group winners and five best runners-up will join hosts Saudi Arabia at the Finals. Stay updated on all the action with the-AFC.com.

#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.

DPR Korea edge Poland to stay on course for third title

Sun, 27 Oct, 2024

DPR Korea edge Poland to stay on course for third title

Santiago de los Caballeros: DPR Korea stayed on course for a third title after beating Poland 1-0 in the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Dominican Republic 2024 quarter-finals on Saturday.

Choe Rim Jong's first half strike settled a tight contest to set up a semi-final clash with the United States, who defeated Nigeria 2-0.

Preview - Q-final: Japan v England

Sat, 26 Oct, 2024

Preview - Q-final: Japan v England

Santo Domingo: Japan will be determined to not fall at the quarter-final stage for the third consecutive edition when they play England in their FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Dominican Republic 2024 last eight tie on Sunday.

Champions in 2014 and runners-up twice, Japan have impressed at this edition and head coach Sadayoshi Shirai expects his side to deliver against England.

Renard returns as Saudi Arabia head coach

Sun, 27 Oct, 2024

Renard returns as Saudi Arabia head coach

Riyadh: The Saudi Arabia Football Federation confirmed Herve Renard's return as head coach to replace Roberto Mancini on Saturday.

Frenchman Renard succeeds the Italian after a spell in charge of France's women football team.

#ACLElite - MD3: Facts & Figures

Sun, 27 Oct, 2024

#ACLElite - MD3: Facts & Figures

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 served another round of phenomenal action on Matchday Three.

Two hat-tricks in one match, a striker in red hot form and a losing streak which just refuses to end were just some of the highlights.

Join the-AFC.com as we take a look at some interesting facts and figures from Matchday Three.

#ACLElite - Matchday 3: What they said

Sat, 26 Oct, 2024

#ACLElite - Matchday 3: What they said

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday Three of the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 concluded this past week and with it came plenty of exciting action across the breadth of Asia.

Thrilling matches, cracking goals and disappointing outings were all part of the ingredients so join the-AFC.com as we hear what those that matter had to say.