Know Your Coach: Marcos Soares (Saudi Arabia)

Fri, 28 Feb, 2025

Know Your Coach: Marcos Soares (Saudi Arabia)

Shenzhen: Marcos Soares’ adaptability is fueling Saudi Arabia’s title charge at the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ China 2025 with only Australia left standing between them and the coveted trophy.

The head coach, who hails from Rio de Janeiro, has been put through various tests throughout the tournament - including a group stage defeat to Iraq and loss of players to suspensions - that forced the 49-year-old to be more flexible with his tactics.

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Final - Preview: Australia v Saudi Arabia

Sat, 01 Mar, 2025

Final - Preview: Australia v Saudi Arabia

Shenzhen: The AFC U20 Asian Cup™ China 2025 final between Australia and Saudi Arabia promises to be a tactical battle between familiar foes at the Baoan Sports Centre Stadium on Saturday.

Australia, known for their attacking prowess, will look to assert their dominance against a Saudi Arabia team that is solid defensively and will aim to frustrate their opponents. 

Know Your Coach: Trevor Morgan (Australia)

Fri, 28 Feb, 2025

Know Your Coach: Trevor Morgan (Australia)

Shenzhen: Trevor Morgan will be aiming to end Australia’s trophy drought when the Young Socceroos face Saudi Arabia in the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ China 2025 on Saturday.

Australia have not won an AFC title since Ange Postecoglou led the senior team to AFC Asian Cup™ glory on home soil in 2015. 

Morgan now hopes to follow in Postecoglou’s footsteps and guide the U20 side to similar success.

Final - Australia v Saudi Arabia: Players to Watch

Fri, 28 Feb, 2025

Final - Australia v Saudi Arabia: Players to Watch

Shenzhen: It will be a clash between an attacking side and a defensively resolute team when Australia and Saudi face off in the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ China 2025 final on Saturday. 

The-AFC.com highlights two players from each team who have played instrumental roles in their journey to what promises to be a thrilling final at the Baoan Sports Centre Stadium. 

#AFCU20 - Road to final: Saudi Arabia

Fri, 28 Feb, 2025

#AFCU20 - Road to final: Saudi Arabia

Kuala Lumpur: Saudi Arabia are within one match of emerging AFC U20 Asian Cup™ champions for a fourth time.

The West Asian side have had to show tremendous grit to make the China 2025 final and ahead of their showdown with Australia on Saturday, the-AFC.com takes a look at how Saudi Arabia reached the title decider.

#AFCU20 - Road to final: Australia

Fri, 28 Feb, 2025

#AFCU20 - Road to final: Australia

Shenzhen: Australia are within one match of lifting the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ China 2025 title after a sterling campaign.

Aiming to be crowned champions for the first time, the Young Socceroos have hardly put a foot wrong with five impressive performances enroute to qualifying for the title decider.

The-AFC.com retraces Australia's journey to Saturday's final against Saudi Arabia.

#ChallengeLeague contenders eye Knockout Stage success

Mon, 24 Feb, 2025

#ChallengeLeague contenders eye Knockout Stage success

Kuala Lumpur: The journey continues for the eight remaining teams in the AFC Challenge League™ 2024/25 on Wednesday, March 5 when the Knockout Stage kicks off.

Having battled past 10 other sides to come through the Group Stage, they will contest their first-leg ties of the Quarter-finals in the quest for glory in the new third-tier Continental men’s competition.

Saudi Arabia lead AFC Men’s Club Competitions Mid-Season Ranking 2024/25

Wed, 26 Feb, 2025

Saudi Arabia lead AFC Men’s Club Competitions Mid-Season Ranking 2024/25

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) today released the AFC Men’s Club Competitions Mid-Season Ranking 2024/25, with Saudi Arabia continuing to lead the way.

With a total of 109.054 points to their name, the chart-toppers are followed by Japan and Korea Republic in second and third place respectively.