Vietnam appoint Kim Sang-sik as men’s head coach

Sun, 05 May, 2024

Vietnam appoint Kim Sang-sik as men’s head coach

Hanoi: The Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) has appointed Kim Sang-sik as men’s national team and Under-23 head coach for a two-year period starting May 2024.

The 47-year-old Korean replaces Philippe Troussier, who left by mutual consent following a disappointing run of results culminating in a 3-0 loss to Indonesia in the Preliminary Joint Qualification – Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™.

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Preview - Group A: Indonesia v Philippines

Mon, 06 May, 2024

Preview - Group A: Indonesia v Philippines

Bali: Indonesia and Philippines will both be starting from a position of confidence when they square off in their opening AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup™ Indonesia 2024 Group A tie on Monday.

Indonesia last competed in the AFC U-16 Women’s Championship 19 years ago and the hosts are raring to go as head coach Mochizuki Satoru intends to start strong ahead of tougher challenges in the shape of Korea Republic and DPR Korea.

Preview - Group A: DPR Korea v Korea Republic

Mon, 06 May, 2024

Preview - Group A: DPR Korea v Korea Republic

Bali: Head coach Kim Eun-Jung has warned his Korea Republic side to be on their toes ahead of their AFC Women’s U17 Asian Cup Indonesia™ 2024 Group A opener against DPR Korea on Monday.

The tie at the Bali United Training Center is set to be a thriller with Korea Republic, the 2009 AFC U-16 Women’s Championship winners, playing DPR Korea side seeking a fourth title. 

#AFCU23 - Facts & Figures

Sun, 05 May, 2024

#AFCU23 - Facts & Figures

Doha: The curtains came down on the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ with Japan edging Uzbekistan for the title in a closely contested final on Friday.

It was a fitting finale to a tournament that saw thrills and spills in equal measure so join the-AFC.com as we take a look at some key takeaways from the tournament.

Preview - Final: Al Ahed FC (LBN) v Central Coast Mariners (AUS)

Mon, 06 May, 2024

Preview - Final: Al Ahed FC (LBN) v Central Coast Mariners (AUS)

Muscat: Al Ahed FC and Central Coast Mariners will both be aiming to create history when they face off in the AFC Cup™ 2023/24 final on Sunday.

Lebanon's Al Ahed are seeking to lift the trophy for a second time after emerging champions in 2019 while Central Coast will be bidding to become the first Australian side to win the title in the final season of the AFC Cup.

#U17WAC - Facts And Figures

Sat, 04 May, 2024

#U17WAC - Facts And Figures

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup™ Indonesia 2024 kicks off in Bali on Monday with Group A action.  

Join the-AFC.com as we take a look at some interesting facts and figures ahead of the tournament.