Song pleased nervy DPR Korea pass China PR test

Thu, 16 May, 2024

Song pleased nervy DPR Korea pass China PR test

Bali: Head coach Song Sung Gwon was relieved to see his DPR Korea side came through a tough semi-final test against China PR in the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup™️Indonesia 2024 on Thursday. 

Having sailed through the group stage with big winning margins, DPR Korea only scored once in the semi-final through Choe Yon A with Song hoping it’s a one-off ahead of Sunday’s final against Japan. 

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I’m happy but we need to do more, says Japan’s Shirai

Thu, 16 May, 2024

I’m happy but we need to do more, says Japan’s Shirai

Bali: Head coach Sadayoshi Shirai was all smiles after his side easily saw off the challenge of Korea Republic in their AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup™ Indonesia 2024 semi-final, cruising to a 3-0 win on Thursday.

The four-time AFC U16 Women’s Championship winners maintained their perfect record at Indonesia 2024 and will take on DPR Korea in the final on Sunday, having also confirmed their ticket to the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Dominican Republic 2024.

Group Stage - Facts & Figures

Wed, 15 May, 2024

Group Stage - Facts & Figures

Bali: The group stage of the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup™ Indonesia 2024 concluded on Monday with the continent’s emerging stars proving their worth.

Ahead of the semi-finals which will see Korea Republic facing Japan and China PR meeting DPR Korea, the-AFC.com takes a look at some interesting facts and figures from the group stage.

#U17WAC - Vote for your Goal of the Group Stage

Tue, 14 May, 2024

#U17WAC - Vote for your Goal of the Group Stage

Bali: Only four teams remain in the hunt for the AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup™ Indonesia 2024 title after the group stage came to a close on Monday after six days of non-stop action.

Across 12 matches at the Kapten I Wayan Dipta Stadium and Bali United Training Center Stadium, a total of 66 goals lit up the scoreboard, with numerous impressive shots stealing the spotlight. The-AFC.com has highlighted eight of the finest goals and ask you, the fans, to choose your favourite by voting below.

New AFC club competition brands inspired by richness of Asian football

Thu, 16 May, 2024

New AFC club competition brands inspired by richness of Asian football

Bangkok: A significant milestone was marked on Thursday by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) with the unveiling of the new look for its revamped club competitions, which will commence from the 2024/25 season.

Taking place at a prestigious ceremony following the conclusion of the 34th AFC Congress 2024 in Bangkok, Thailand, a suite of dynamic brands was presented for each of the four new competitions: the AFC Champions League Elite™ (ACL Elite), AFC Women’s Champions League™ (AWCL), AFC Champions League Two™ (ACL Two) and AFC Challenge LeagueTM (ACGL).

#ACL through the years - Asian Legends

Thu, 16 May, 2024

#ACL through the years - Asian Legends

Kuala Lumpur: The second leg of the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 final between Al Ain FC and Yokohama F. Marinos will bring the curtain down on the continental competition in its current guise as the AFC Champions League Elite and AFC Champions League 2 get set to kick off next season.

Over the tournament’s 21-year history, fans of Asian football have witnessed memorable matches, special teams and top-quality players from all over the world.

As the-AFC.com continues to look back at the AFC Champions League through the years, today we highlight some of the best Asian players to appear in the competition.

#ACL - Classic matches

Wed, 15 May, 2024

#ACL - Classic matches

Riyadh: The upcoming second leg of the AFC Champions League 2023-24™ final brings to conclusion a chapter of Asia’s top club competition, before it makes way to AFC Champions League Elite and AFC Champions League 2.

The past two decades of the competition have brought some thrilling encounters that will live long in the memory of Asian football fans. The-AFC.com recounts some of those classic AFC Champions League clashes.