Qualifiers - Group J: Guam 0-18 Oman; Singapore 1-3 Tajikistan

Fri, 25 Oct, 2024

Qualifiers - Group J: Guam 0-18 Oman; Singapore 1-3 Tajikistan

Singapore: Oman and Tajikistan set up a final day showdown after winning their respective matches in Group J of the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ China 2025 Qualifiers on Friday. 

Oman beat Guam 18-0 while Tajikistan defeated hosts Singapore 3-1, with both teams on six points but the Central Asian side leading the standings on goal difference.

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#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.

Preview - Q-final: DPR Korea v Poland

Fri, 25 Oct, 2024

Preview - Q-final: DPR Korea v Poland

Santiago de los Caballeros: DPR Korea will be stepping into the unknown when they meet Poland in their FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Dominican Republic 2024 quarter-final on Saturday.

While DPR Korea are two-time champions, Poland are appearing in the tournament for the first time but have turned heads with their performances.

Saudi Arabia part ways with Mancini

Fri, 25 Oct, 2024

Saudi Arabia part ways with Mancini

Riyadh: The Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) said it was ending the contract of national coach Roberto Mancini after 14 months in the job on Thursday.

SAFF has reached a mutual agreement to terminate the contract of Mancini, 59, who signed a deal until 2027 in August last year, a statement said.

#ChallengeLeague - Know your teams

Fri, 25 Oct, 2024

#ChallengeLeague - Know your teams

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Challenge League™ 2024/25 Group Stage kicks off on Saturday with 18 teams vying for the title.

Set to shine the light on Asia’s emerging leagues, the revamped third tier men’s club competition’s group stage will feature three groups of four teams each from the West and two groups involving three teams each from the East and will be played in a centralised league format.

Ahead of the action kicking off, the-AFC.com shines the spotlight on the 18 teams. 

Port’s Rangsan wants to see out defining week

Fri, 25 Oct, 2024

Port’s Rangsan wants to see out defining week

Pathum Thani: Head coach Rangsan Vivatchaichok is eyeing two more successful outings to close out an important seven days for Port FC after they beat Zhejiang FC 1-0 in their AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 Group F match on Thursday.

The win means Port stayed perfect with two wins as they gear up for the rescheduled match against Lion City Sailors FC on Wednesday that could have huge bearing on their knockout stage hopes.

Hodak happy with Persib’s first point, Sailors' Rankovic left frustrated

Fri, 25 Oct, 2024

Hodak happy with Persib’s first point, Sailors' Rankovic left frustrated

Soreang: Persib Bandung head coach Bojan Hodak expressed relief and satisfaction after his side claimed their first point following a 1-1 draw against Singapore’s Lion City Sailors in their Champions League Two™ 2024/25 Group F tie on Thursday.

The result was a welcome boost for Hodak’s men after a slow start to their campaign which saw defeats against Thailand’s Port FC and Zhejiang FC of China.

AFC Annual Awards Seoul 2023: Asia’s best take centrestage

Mon, 21 Oct, 2024

AFC Annual Awards Seoul 2023: Asia’s best take centrestage

Seoul: The grandest celebration of the Continent’s brightest takes place on Tuesday evening when the beautiful capital city of Seoul stages the 28th edition of the AFC Annual Awards.

One of the most eagerly anticipated highlights of the AFC calendar, the star-studded gala event will be hosted in Korea Republic for the first time and unfold at the magnificent Grand Peace Palace of the Kyung Hee University.