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#AFCU17 Qualifying groups decided

Thu, 13 Jun, 2024

#AFCU17 Qualifying groups decided

Kuala Lumpur: The draw for the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ 2025 Qualifiers was finalised at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.

The 43 teams were divided into 10 groups - seven of four each and three of five - with the Qualifiers to be played between October 19 and 27, 2024.

The 10 group winners and five best second-placed teams will advance to the Finals, with Saudi Arabia scheduled to host the tournament.

Group H: Yemen strike late to hold Nepal

Wed, 12 Jun, 2024

Group H: Yemen strike late to hold Nepal

Dammam: Yemen scored in added time to deny Nepal a winning farewell as the two sides drew 2-2 in Group H of the Preliminary Joint Qualification – Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ on Tuesday.

Sanjeeb Bista and Gillespye Jung Karki had turned the game around for Nepal after they had gone behind to a Nasser Al Gahwashi penalty but Mohammed Al Dahi struck the equaliser in the first minute of additional time to salvage a point for Yemen.

Preview - Group H: United Arab Emirates v Bahrain; Yemen v Nepal

Mon, 10 Jun, 2024

Preview - Group H: United Arab Emirates v Bahrain; Yemen v Nepal

Dubai: United Arab Emirates will be aiming to maintain their perfect record when they meet Bahrain in Group H of the Preliminary Joint Qualification – Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™.

Both sides have already secured their places in the next round, with the result of Matchday Six causing no change in the standings, with UAE having a five-point lead.

Group H: Nepal 0-4 United Arab Emirates

Mon, 10 Jun, 2024

Group H: Nepal 0-4 United Arab Emirates

Dammam: The UAE continued their perfect run in Group H of the Preliminary Joint Qualification – Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ with an emphatic 4-0 win over Nepal at Prince Mohammed bin Fahd Stadium on Thursday.

Coach Paulo Bento’s men had already booked their place in Saudi Arabia 2027 and in the next round of World Cup qualifiers, and will now go into the final match of the group against Bahrain in Dubai in pursuit of the full marks.

Preview - Group H: Nepal v United Arab Emirates; Bahrain v Yemen

Wed, 05 Jun, 2024

Preview - Group H: Nepal v United Arab Emirates; Bahrain v Yemen

Dammam: United Arab Emirates will be aiming to extend their winning run when they meet bottom placed Nepal in Group H of the Preliminary Joint Qualification – Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ on Thursday. 

Bahrain, meanwhile, will look to join UAE in the next phase of qualifying when they meet Yemen. 

Group H: Bahrain 3-0 Nepal

Wed, 27 Mar, 2024

Group H: Bahrain 3-0 Nepal

Riffa: Bahrain took a huge step towards advancing to the third round of the FIFA World Cup 2025 qualifiers and the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Finals after defeating Nepal 3-0 at the Bahrain National Stadium on Tuesday.

The results took Bahrain to nine points in Group H, three adrift of United Arab Emirates but, crucially, six ahead of Yemen with two matchdays remaining.

Preview - Group H: Yemen v UAE; Bahrain v Nepal

Mon, 25 Mar, 2024

Preview - Group H: Yemen v UAE; Bahrain v Nepal

Khobar: The United Arab Emirates will be aiming to stay perfect and seal progression when they take on Yemen in Group H of the Preliminary Joint Qualification – Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ on Tuesday.

UAE lead the standings by three points, having secured three consecutive victories with head coach Paulo Bento urging his team to get the job done following their 2-1 win over Yemen on Matchday Three.

Group H: Nepal 0-5 Bahrain

Fri, 22 Mar, 2024

Group H: Nepal 0-5 Bahrain

Riffa: A composed Bahrain proved too strong for Nepal, winning 5-0 in Group H of the Preliminary Joint Qualification – Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ at the Bahrain National Stadium on Thursday.

Goals from Mahdi Al Humaidan (2nd), Sayed Baqer (9th), Ali Madan (45+4), Ibrahim Al Khatal (87th) and a conversion from the spot from Ismaeel Abdullatif Hassan (90+6) settled the issue for Bahrain. 

The victory took Bahrain to six points from three matches, while Nepal remain without a point with the two sides to meet again on Tuesday. 

Preview - Group H: Nepal v Bahrain; UAE v Yemen

Sun, 17 Mar, 2024

Preview - Group H: Nepal v Bahrain; UAE v Yemen

Abu Dhabi: United Arab Emirates will be seeking to maintain their perfect start when they host Yemen in Group H of the Preliminary Joint Qualification - Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ on Thursday.

Wins against Nepal (4-0) and Bahrain (2-0) gave UAE a three-point lead at the top and Paulo Bento’s side will be looking to resume their campaign with a bang following their Round of 16 exit in the recent AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™. 

Jordan edge Nepal in shootout to retain title

Fri, 01 Mar, 2024

Jordan edge Nepal in shootout to retain title

Jeddah: Jordan emerged champions of the West Asian Football Federation Women's Championship 2024 with a 5-3 penalty shootout win over Nepal after the final ended 2-2 on Thursday.

It was Jordan's fourth consecutive title and sixth overall but they had to work hard to see off the challenge of a spirited Nepal side. 

Jordan, Nepal to square off for title

Wed, 28 Feb, 2024

Jordan, Nepal to square off for title

Jeddah: Jordan will take on Nepal in the final of the West Asian Football Federation Women's Championship 2024 after they won their semi-final ties in contrasting fashion on Tuesday.

Defending champions Jordan cruised 5-0 past Palestine while Nepal scored in the fourth minute of second half added time to edge Lebanon 2-1.

Nepal beat Palestine to set up Lebanon semi-final

Sun, 25 Feb, 2024

Nepal beat Palestine to set up Lebanon semi-final

Jeddah: Nepal defeated Palestine 4-0 to finish top of Group B of the West Asian Football Federation Women's Championship 2024 on Saturday.

The South Asian side completed their group stage campaign with a perfect nine points and will face Lebanon in the semi-finals on Tuesday.
 
Palestine, despite the defeat, will play defending champions Jordan in the other last four tie.