AFC U20 Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2023™ Qualifiers Group H to be held in Kuwait

Wed, 14 Sep, 2022

AFC U20 Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2023™ Qualifiers Group H to be held in Kuwait

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has today confirmed the Kuwait Football Association as the host Member Association of the AFC U20 Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2023™ Qualifiers Group H matches.

Additionally, Australia, who had earlier withdrawn from the tournament, have been reinstated to the group following the approval of the AFC Competitions Committee on September 12, 2022, in accordance with Articles 6.2 and 61.1 of the Competition Regulations.

Langerak makes Socceroos return, Arnold names newcomers

Wed, 14 Sep, 2022

Langerak makes Socceroos return, Arnold names newcomers

Sydney: Goalkeeper Mitch Langerak has been lured out of retirement for Australia’s pre-FIFA World Cup™ Qatar 2022 friendlies against New Zealand later this month as Socceroos head coach Graham Arnold named a 31-man squad that also features newcomers Garang Kuol and Jason Cummings.

Nagoya Grampus’ Langerak quit international football during the qualifiers due to Japan’s stringent COVID-19 travel restrictions, but has been convinced to return by Arnold to add competition to first-choice Mathew Ryan and World Cup qualifying hero Andrew Redmayne.

Qualifiers - Group E: Korea Republic shine against Sri Lanka; Malaysia, Mongolia share spoils

Wed, 14 Sep, 2022

Qualifiers - Group E: Korea Republic shine against Sri Lanka; Malaysia, Mongolia share spoils

Ulaanbaatar: Korea Republic defeated Sri Lanka 6-0, while Malaysia fought back to earn a 1-1 draw against Mongolia in Group E of the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2023 Qualifiers at the MFF Stadium on Wednesday.

The resounding win gives Korea Republic an early advantage with only the top team from the group assured of a place in Uzbekistan 2023. 

Shaikh Salman extends condolences on the passing of FAS President Lim Kia Tong

Wed, 14 Sep, 2022

Shaikh Salman extends condolences on the passing of FAS President Lim Kia Tong

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has sent his condolences to the Singapore football family as well as the Football Association of Singapore (FAS) on the passing of its President Lim Kia Tong. 

Lim was also a member of the AFC Legal Committee from 2003 to 2006 and its Disciplinary Committee from 2007 to 2011. He had been the AFC Disciplinary and Ethics Committee (DEC) Chairperson since March 2011 until the time of his passing.

Focus remains on AFC Elite Youth Scheme membership at 2nd AFC Youth Panel Meeting

Wed, 14 Sep, 2022

Focus remains on AFC Elite Youth Scheme membership at 2nd AFC Youth Panel Meeting

Kuala Lumpur: The 2nd AFC Youth Panel Meeting for the term 2022-23 met virtually yesterday to discuss ways of expanding and developing the AFC Elite Youth Scheme across Asia.

Chaired by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Technical Director, Andy Roxburgh, 12 panel members from 11 Member Associations (MAs) and AFC Ambassador and former Korea Republic legend Park Ji-sung were briefed on the AFC youth development progress in Asia. 

Qualifiers: MD3 Results & Reports

Thu, 15 Sep, 2022

Qualifiers: MD3 Results & Reports

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC U20 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2023 Qualifiers swing into high gear as another five groups kick off across the continent on Wednesday

With only the 10 group winners and five best runners-up to join hosts Uzbekistan in the Finals, high octane action can be expected from Asia's rising talent.

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