AFC statement on AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26

Fri, 18 Oct, 2024

AFC statement on AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has been made aware of the concerns raised by the Bahrain Football Association (BFA) regarding the safety and security of their national team ahead of their AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26 Group C away match against Indonesia scheduled for March 25, 2025.

The AFC takes these concerns seriously and is fully committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all players, officials, and fans, while condemning all forms of online abuse and threats.

#AsianQualifiers - MD4: 5 Takeaways

Fri, 18 Oct, 2024

#AsianQualifiers - MD4: 5 Takeaways

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday Four of the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26 was an eventful affair with significant developments.

Several teams remain well on course for the FIFA World Cup 2026 while the hopes of some suffered a setback and the-AFC.com highlights five interesting takeaways with the teams to resume their campaigns on November 14.

Jordan’s Sellami attributes huge result to lessons well learnt

Thu, 17 Oct, 2024

Jordan’s Sellami attributes huge result to lessons well learnt

Amman: Head coach Jamal Sellami admitted the lessons learnt from their defeat to Korea Republic paved the way for Jordan to register a resounding 4-0 win over Oman in their AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 Group B tie on Tuesday.

Jordan went into the match looking to bounce back after losing 2-0 to Korea Republic on Thursday while Oman were on a high after a comprehensive 4-0 defeat of Kuwait but braces from Yazan Al Naimat and Ali Alwan saw Sellami's team move up to seven points in the standings. 

Lisitsyn, Kichin delighted as Kyrgyz Republic clinch first points

Thu, 17 Oct, 2024

Lisitsyn, Kichin delighted as Kyrgyz Republic clinch first points

Bishkek: Head coach Maksim Lisitsyn and captain Valerii Kichin were overjoyed after Kyrgyz Republic put in a determined performance to clinch their first win of their AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 campaign on Tuesday.

Khristiian Brauzmann’s 11th minute strike ultimately separated the two sides following a keenly-fought contest at Dolen Omurzakov Stadium as Kyrgyz Republic ended a three-match losing streak while DPR Korea remained in search of a first victory.

Radmanovic proud of Uzbekistan; Bento rues missed chances

Wed, 16 Oct, 2024

Radmanovic proud of Uzbekistan; Bento rues missed chances

Tashkent: Uzbekistan acting head coach Vlado Radmanovic hailed his side's resilience after they secured a 1-0 victory over the United Arab Emirates in their AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26 Group A fixture on Tuesday.

A slow start required Radmanovich to make adjustments in the second half, with Uzbekistan securing a first-ever home victory over the UAE.

Mixed emotions for Palestine’s Daboub, Kuwait’s Pizzi

Thu, 17 Oct, 2024

Mixed emotions for Palestine’s Daboub, Kuwait’s Pizzi

Doha: It was a case of mixed emotions for Palestine and Kuwait after their pulsating 2-2 draw in Group B of the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 on Tuesday.

Palestine head coach Makram Daboub was overjoyed after his side snatched a share of the spoils thanks to Zeid Qunbar’s goal in the third minute of added time to pick up only their second point while his Kuwaiti counterpart Juan Antonio Pizzi was disappointed that his team allowed victory to slip away.

Saudi Arabia’s Mancini admits disappointment; Talajic hails Bahrain’s resilience

Wed, 16 Oct, 2024

Saudi Arabia’s Mancini admits disappointment; Talajic hails Bahrain’s resilience

Jeddah: Head coach Roberto Mancini did not hide his disappointment after Saudi Arabia were held to a goalless draw by Bahrain in their AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 Group C encounter on Tuesday.

The Green Falcons dominated possession, had more than twice the number of shots compared to Bahrain and even a penalty kick, but were unable to put away any of those chances.

Ghalenoei: A great day for IR Iran

Wed, 16 Oct, 2024

Ghalenoei: A great day for IR Iran

Dubai: Head coach Amir Ghalenoei will always fondly remember Islamic Republic of Iran’s 4-1 win over Qatar in the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 which took them to the top of the Group A standings on Tuesday.

Sardar Azmoun and Mohammed Mohebi netted a brace each to cancel out Almoez Ali’s opener to move Iran up to 10 points, level with Uzbekistan but ahead on goal difference.