Cast confirmed for Uzbekistan 2023

Wed, 19 Oct, 2022

Cast confirmed for Uzbekistan 2023

Kuala Lumpur: The 16 teams for the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2023 was finalised on Tuesday with Australia topping Group H with a perfect record of three wins.

Australia defeated Iraq 1-0 in their final match at the Ali Sabah Al-Salem Stadium in Kuwait City.

There was, however, cheer for Iraq despite the defeat as they advanced as one of the best five runners-up. 

Qualifiers Group H: Australia edge Iraq as both book tickets to Finals

Wed, 19 Oct, 2022

Qualifiers Group H: Australia edge Iraq as both book tickets to Finals

Kuwait City: Australia advanced to the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2023 Finals with a perfect record after defeating Iraq 1-0 in their final Qualifiers Group H match on Tuesday.

There was , however, joy for Iraq as well as their earlier two wins meant they secured a place in the Finals as one of the best five runners-up.

India, meanwhile, ended their campaign on a high note with a 2-1 win over Kuwait.

Five Classic AFC Cup Finals

Tue, 18 Oct, 2022

Five Classic AFC Cup Finals

Kuala Lumpur: Saturday’s AFC Cup™ 2022 final between Kuala Lumpur City FC and Al Seeb SC marks the 18th decider in the competition’s history. 

The past two decades saw some classic finals contested since the start of the competition in 2004 and the-AFC.com takes a look at five of those.

Officials laud AFC Asian Cup™ Qatar 2023 decision

Tue, 18 Oct, 2022

Officials laud AFC Asian Cup™ Qatar 2023 decision

Doha: Qatar Football Association (QFA) President Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani is looking forward to making the AFC Asian Cup™ Qatar 2023 a festival of friendship for the entire continent.

Speaking after the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Executive Committee’s decision to award Qatar the hosting rights for the next edition of the competition, Al Thani emphasised on his country’s legacy of hosting major events.

​​Qatar 2022 organisers announce additional 30,000 rooms for FIFA World Cup visitors

Tue, 18 Oct, 2022

​​Qatar 2022 organisers announce additional 30,000 rooms for FIFA World Cup visitors

Doha: With just over one month to go, ticket sales for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 are approaching 3 million as the countdown continues to the first edition of the tournament in West Asia, which will get underway at Al Bayt Stadium on 20 November. 

Organisers announced a further 30,000 rooms had been made available to World Cup visitors as Qatar prepares to stage 64 matches at eight state-of-the-art stadiums. 

The biggest variety of accommodation is available from the Qatar Accommodation Agency. Rooms can be booked from US$80 per person, per night based on two-person occupancy. Accommodation options include hotels, apartments and fan villages.

New AFC Stadium in collaboration with FIFA to build on Asian football’s strong momentum

Tue, 18 Oct, 2022

New AFC Stadium in collaboration with FIFA to build on Asian football’s strong momentum

Kuala Lumpur: The future of Asian football is set to usher in greater success and progress as the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa and FIFA President Gianni Infantino confirmed the collaborative project of a new AFC Stadium in a ground-breaking ceremony held in Putrajaya, Malaysia on Monday.

Situated approximately 30km from the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, the AFC Stadium in Putrajaya, which is the federal administrative capital of Malaysia, will be constructed on a land site spanning 15.43 acres, fully equipped with a grandstand, spectators’ boulevard and atrium, administrative offices, and underground carpark.

Former Japan and Celtic star Nakamura to retire at 44

Tue, 18 Oct, 2022

Former Japan and Celtic star Nakamura to retire at 44

Yokohama: Former Japan international and Celtic star Shunsuke Nakamura will retire from football at the end of the season, Yokohama FC announced on Tuesday, bringing the curtain down on his 26-year career.

The 44-year-old midfielder was a three-time Scottish champion and played with the Samurai Blue in two FIFA World Cups.

Park to step down as Vietnam head coach

Tue, 18 Oct, 2022

Park to step down as Vietnam head coach

Hanoi: Park Hang-seo’s tenure as Vietnam national team head coach will end on 31 January 2023 with the AFF Cup 2022 in December his final assignment.  

Park will part ways with Vietnam after a five-year stint, during which time the Southeast Asian side showed tremendous progress. 

Kerr 3rd, Son 11th in 2022 Ballon d’Or awards

Tue, 18 Oct, 2022

Kerr 3rd, Son 11th in 2022 Ballon d’Or awards

Paris: Australia's Sam Kerr came in third for the second consecutive year in the Ballon d’Or awards announced in Paris on Monday.

Korea Republic star Son Heung-min, meanwhile, was ranked 11th for the 2022 men's award - the highest ever achieved by an Asian male player.