Segrt leaves Tajikistan

Sun, 18 Feb, 2024

Segrt leaves Tajikistan

Dushanbe: The Football Federation of Tajikistan has confirmed Petar Segrt’s tenure as head coach of the national men’s team has come to an end. 

Segrt, who assumed the post in March 2022, took Tajikistan to historic highs by qualifying for the AFC Asian Cup™ for the first time and breaking into the top 100 of the FIFA World Ranking.

Tajikistan’s rise continued in the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™, where they advanced to the quarter-finals before losing 1-0 to Jordan in the quarter-finals. 

R16: 1st Leg in Numbers

Fri, 16 Feb, 2024

R16: 1st Leg in Numbers

Kuala Lumpur: Asia’s premier club competition returned over the past week with the first legs of the eight Round of 16 encounters taking place in six countries across the continent. 

Six former winners were among the cast while four of the teams were competing in the knockout rounds for the first time as the tournament staged its first matches of 2024. 
 
Ahead of the return meetings next week, the-AFC.com highlights the stats and facts that stood out from the first legs. 

UAE book historic knockout stage spot, IR Iran also through

Sun, 18 Feb, 2024

UAE book historic knockout stage spot, IR Iran also through

Dubai: Ali Mohammad was the hero as his goal in extra-time earned United Arab Emirates a 3-2 win over USA and a place in the knockout stage of the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup for the first time.

Islamic Republic of Iran followed the hosts into the quarter-finals later on Saturday, defeating Argentina 6-3 to also qualify with a match to spare.

Japan hold off Colombia; Oman go down fighting against Brazil

Sat, 17 Feb, 2024

Japan hold off Colombia; Oman go down fighting against Brazil

Dubai: Wonder goals from Takuya Akaguma and Ozu Moreira helped Japan see off a courageous challenge from FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup debutants Colombia in their UAE 2024 Dubai Group C opener on Friday.

Oman, meanwhile, gave their best against Brazil before going down 5-3 against the five-time world champions. 

Vote for your #AsianCup2023 NEOM Future Star

Fri, 16 Feb, 2024

Vote for your #AsianCup2023 NEOM Future Star

Kuala Lumpur: Some of the best young talents on the continent dazzled in spectacular fashion at the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ as they displayed their ability on the biggest stage. 

After Qatar’s win over Jordan in the final saw the Maroons defend their title, the-AFC.com now looks back on the tournament and asks you, the fans, to determine the standout NEOM Future Star of the Tournament.
 
We’ve selected 10 nominees who delivered eye-catching performances throughout the AFC Asian Cup, so review the list and don’t forget to vote for your favourite NEOM Future Star at the bottom of the article.

Pizzi steps down as Bahrain head coach

Fri, 16 Feb, 2024

Pizzi steps down as Bahrain head coach

Manama: Bahrain Football Association announced on Thursday the termination of the contract of head coach Juan Antonio Pizzi by mutual agreement.

Spaniard Pizzi took over the role vacated by Helio Sousa after the end of his contract in July 2023 and was in charge of Bahrain at the recent AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™.

Klinsmann parts ways with Korea Republic

Fri, 16 Feb, 2024

Klinsmann parts ways with Korea Republic

Seoul: Jurgen Klinsmann has parted way with Korea Republic after the German’s failure to lead the nation to a first AFC Asian Cup™ title in 64 years in Qatar earlier this month.

The Korea Football Association made the announcement on Friday following a two-and-a-half hour meeting at their headquarters in Seoul, which was led by KFA president Chung Mong-gyu.