Uzbekistan 2022: Know Your Host Cities & Stadiums

Tue, 24 May, 2022

Uzbekistan 2022: Know Your Host Cities & Stadiums

Tashkent: The AFC U23 Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2022™ kicks off on June 1 with 16 teams vying for the prestigious title.

The continent's finest young talent will be on show in four stadiums - three in Tashkent and one in Qarshi.

Join the-AFC.com as we profile the host cities and stadiums that will witness spectacular action from the first blow of the referee’s whistle until the final on June 19.

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AFC U23 Asian Cup™ MVPs: Where are they now

Tue, 24 May, 2022

AFC U23 Asian Cup™ MVPs: Where are they now

Tashkent: The AFC U23 Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2022™ kicks off in just over a week's time with the next generation of Asian stars to assemble in Tashkent and Qarshi. 

The tournament has been the stepping stone for a number of talented players, with the likes of Vietnam’s Nguyen Quang Hai, Qatar star Almoez Ali and Uzbekistan’s Jasurbek Yakhshiboev all bursting into the limelight in the AFC U23 Asian Cup.
 
Uzbekistan 2022 will be the fifth edition of the Continental showpiece and as we gear up for top quality action on June 1-19, join the-AFC.com as we take a trip down memory lane and look at the Most Valuable Player winners from the previous championships.

AFC U23 Asian Cup™: The story so far

Fri, 20 May, 2022

AFC U23 Asian Cup™: The story so far

Kuala Lumpur: The fifth edition of the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ is set to kick off in Uzbekistan on June 1 as 16 teams from across the continent converge on Tashkent and Qarshi with some of the hottest prospects in Asian football set to be on show.

Stars such as Takumi Minamino, Alireza Beiranvand, Hwang Hee-chan, Chanathip Songkrasin and Almoez Ali are among the big names to have featured in a competition that has delivered numerous magical moments over the years. 

To whet the appetite ahead of one of the Asian Football Confederation’s showpiece tournaments, we look back at the previous editions of the AFC U23 Asian Cup.

Motroc applauds East Riffa's resilience

Wed, 25 May, 2022

Motroc applauds East Riffa's resilience

Muharraq: Florin Motroc praised his players resilience and fighting spirit as East Riffa came from two goals down to seal a 2-2 draw with Hilal Alquds in Group C of the AFC Cup™ 2022 on Tuesday.

The result meant East side topped the group with five points to seal a West Zonal Semi-final meeting with fellow Bahraini side Al Riffa.

Gritty Arabi amaze Mise

Wed, 25 May, 2022

Gritty Arabi amaze Mise

Kuwait City: Head coach Ante Mise praised his Arabi SC side for battling through fatigue to advance to the AFC Cup™ 2022 West Zonal Semi-finals on Tuesday.

The Kuwaiti side produced a gritty performance to come from behind to seal a 1-1 draw with Oman's Dhofar Club, with the point enough for Arabi to advance as the Group B winners.

Ferrando rallies ATK Mohun Bagan for knockout stage challenge

Wed, 25 May, 2022

Ferrando rallies ATK Mohun Bagan for knockout stage challenge

Kolkata: Juan Ferrando has urged ATK Mohun Bagan to be at their best for the AFC Cup™ 2022 Inter-Zone Semi-finals after the Indian Super League side advanced to the knockout stage in emphatic fashion on Tuesday.

Ferrando's charges were in spectacular form before their fans at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan Stadium, scoring a 5-2 win over Maziya Sports & Recreation of the Maldives.

The victory completed an amazing comeback for ATK Mohun Bagan, who were defeated 4-2 by fellow Indian side Gokulam Kerala FC before bouncing back with a 4-0 win over Bangladesh champions Bashundhara Kings.