Oiwa continues as Japan U23 head coach, Nielsen takes charge of Nadeshiko

Sat, 14 Dec, 2024

Oiwa continues as Japan U23 head coach, Nielsen takes charge of Nadeshiko

Kuala Lumpur: Reigning AFC Coach of the Year Go Oiwa will continue to lead Japan’s U23 team for the next four years while Denmark’s Nils Nielsen has been named the country’s new women’s national team head coach, the Japan Football Association has announced.

Oiwa, who was named the continent’s top coach after steering Japan to the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ title earlier this year, has extended his contract until the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.

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Year in Review: AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™

Fri, 13 Dec, 2024

Year in Review: AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™

Kuala Lumpur: As 2024 winds down and the Asian Football Confederation's tournaments take a breather, it is time to reflect on what has been an extremely busy and successful year for the game across the continent.

We kick off our review of 2024 with a look back at the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™, by far the most successful edition ever, with Qatar emerging champions for the second successive edition and Jordan making the final for the first time in history.

Japan stay as Asia’s best

Fri, 13 Dec, 2024

Japan stay as Asia’s best

Kuala Lumpur: Japan remained the highest-ranked Asian team in the latest FIFA Women’s World Ranking released on Friday.

The Nadeshiko dropped one spot to eighth in the standings, swapping places with Brazil, while DPR Korea (9th) and Australia (15th) remained unchanged in the rankings

#ACLTwo: The Round of 16 match-ups

Fri, 13 Dec, 2024

#ACLTwo: The Round of 16 match-ups

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 knockout stage draw produced exciting results with all the eight Round of 16 ties set to be exciting affairs.

While the matches are still several weeks away, the-AFC.com takes an early look at what can be expected when the teams go head to head in February, with the last-16 ties to be decided over two legs.

AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ draw to set stage for Thailand 2025

Fri, 13 Dec, 2024

AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ draw to set stage for Thailand 2025

Kuala Lumpur: The contenders for the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2025 will discover their path to glory when the Final Draw ceremony takes place on Thursday, December 19 at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur.

Set to be hosted by Thailand for a third time, the 11th edition of the tournament will feature 16 teams in action at the Jomtien Beach in Pattaya from March 20 to 30, 2025.

Garcia takes over Qatar helm

Wed, 11 Dec, 2024

Garcia takes over Qatar helm

Doha: Luis Garcia has been appointed head coach of the national team, the Qatar Football Association announced on Wednesday.

Garcia, formerly  Marquez Lopez’s assistant, will take over from the outgoing Spaniard, with his first assignment beginning with the 2024 Gulf Cup.

#AsianQualifiers - Match Predictor: Historic results, Massive wins and more!

Wed, 04 Dec, 2024

#AsianQualifiers - Match Predictor: Historic results, Massive wins and more!

Kuala Lumpur: After crossing the halfway mark of the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26 following the conclusion of Matchdays 5 and 6, we’re all set to bring you up to speed with the Match Predictor action from not only the past two rounds of fixture but also the campaign to date.

But before we get going, don’t forget to sign up for our ‘Free-to-Play’ AFC Asian Qualifiers™ Road to 26 Match Predictor.  
 
You can compete against friends, show off your knowledge and win exclusive prizes along the way. Why wait? Join now: https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/asian_qualifiers/predictor.html    
 
Now, let’s get going on the recap of the latest matchdays. 

Saudi Arabia 2027 Qualifiers - Know Your Teams: Groups A-C

Tue, 10 Dec, 2024

Saudi Arabia 2027 Qualifiers - Know Your Teams: Groups A-C

Kuala Lumpur: The draw for the final round of the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Qualifiers was held at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Monday.

As the teams start preparing for what promises to be a thrilling campaign, the-AFC.com takes a look at the cast in Group A, B and C, with only the group winners to advance to the Finals. 

Saudi Arabia 2027 Qualifiers - Know Your Teams: Groups D-F

Mon, 09 Dec, 2024

Saudi Arabia 2027 Qualifiers - Know Your Teams: Groups D-F

Kuala Lumpur: The draw for the final round of the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Qualifiers was held at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Monday.

As the teams start preparing for what promises to be a thrilling campaign, the-AFC.com takes a look at the cast in Group D, E and F, with only the group winners to advance to the Finals.