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As the thrilling action unfolds at the world-class venues across the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023, a team of experts have been following every move of the 24 participating teams from their perch in the stands.
Together, they form the Asian Football Confederation’s (AFC) Technical Study Group (TSG) – an experienced group of technical analysts who will run the rule over all 51 matches of the 18th edition of Asia’s crown jewel.
The TSG’s contributions to the showpiece tournament will come in the form of the AFC Asian Cup Technical Report and post-match summary reports, while they are also responsible for selecting the winners of the competition’s awards.
The Technical Report is produced through factual observation of matches, where the TSG will identify the latest technical and tactical trends from the pinnacle of Asian international football that will help in the further development of activities on the training ground, individual player development and quality of team play.
It will also serve as a historical record of the competition as well as a valuable resource for coaches, while it is also a publication that has traditionally been of interest to officials, media and fans.
AFC Technical Director Andy Roxburgh, who is heading the TSG in Qatar, said: “The AFC Asian Cup™ is where the very best teams and players on the continent showcase their abilities and as such, the tournament provides an excellent opportunity to identify trends and tactics which can have an impact on the future development of the game across Asia.”
The TSG for the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 comprises eight members, who are listed below:<7i>
AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 Technical Study Group
Head of TSG
Andy Roxburgh (SCO)
– AFC Technical Director
– Experience:
o TSG: AFC Asian Cup (2015, 2019), AFC Champions League (2015 to 2022)
o Scotland Men’s National Team Head Coach (1986 to 1993)
o UEFA Technical Director (1994 to 2012)
o FIFA Technical Committee, instructor and member of TSG (1986 to 2018)
o New York Red Bulls Sporting Director (2012 to 2014)
Technical Analysts
Choi Seung-bum (KOR)
– Korea Football Association (KFA) Coach Instructor, K-League TSG
– Experience:
o TSG: AFC Asian Cup (2019), AFC U-23 Championship (2018, 2020), AFC Champions League Knockout Stage (2014, 2016, 2018, 2021)
o KFA Head of TSG (2019 to 2022), KFA Member of National Team Technical Committee (2020 to 2021), KFA Head of Coach Education (2019 to 2020)
o Korea Republic Men’s U13 National Team Head Coach (2013)
o Gyeongnam FC Assistant Coach (2011)
o AFC Education Panel Committee (2019 to 2020)
Fahad Abdulla Alzarraa (QAT)
– Qatar Football Association (QFA) Technical Director and Head of Development
– Experience:
o TSG: AFC U17 Asian Cup (2023), AFC Champions League Knockout Stage (2015, 2019, 2022)
o Qatar Men’s National Team Coach (2014 to 2016), Qatar Men’s U16 National Team (1989)
o QFA Youth National Teams Head Coach (1992 to 2013)
o Aspire Academy Age Cocategories Head Coach (2005 to 2013)
o AFC Coaching Instructor, AFC Technical Committee member, AFC Youth Panel member
Islam Akhmedov (UZB)
– FC Abdysh-Ata Kant Head Coach
– Experience:
o TSG: AFC Asian Cup (2015, 2019), AFC U23 Asian Cup (2022), AFC U-23 Championship (2016, 2018), AFC U20 Asian Cup™ (2023), AFC U-19 Championship (2014), AFC U-16 Women’s Championship (2015), AFC Champions League Knockout Stage (2016)
o India Men’s National Team Head Coach (2001), India Men’s U17 and U20 National Team Head Coach (2000 to 2001, 2005 to 2006)
o Uzbekistan Men’s U17 National Team Head Coach (2004)
o Uz-Dong-Ju Andijon Head Coach (2007 to 2008)
o FIFA Technical Expert, FIFA Coach Educator, AFC Coach Educator
Nihad Souqar (JOR)
– Palestine Football Association Technical Advisor
– Experience:
o FIFA Director of Technical Development, West Asia (2013 to 2017)
o Qatar Football Association Technical Supervisor (2011 to 2013)
o Jordan U23 Men’s National Team Head Coach (2006 to 2007)
o Al Faisaly SC Head Coach (1997 to 1998)
o AFC Instructor, FIFA Instructor
Takeshi Ono (JPN)
– Japan Football Association (JFA) Deputy Technical Director and Senior Coach Educator
– Experience:
o TSG: AFC U23 Asian Cup (2022), AFC U20 Asian Cup (2023), AFC Champions League Knockout Stage (2017, 2018, 2022)
o Roasso Kumamoto Head Coach (2014 to 2015), Sanfrecce Hiroshima Head Coach (2002 to 2006), Hangzhou Greentown Assistant Coach (2012 to 2013, 2016)
o JFA Technical Director (2006 to 2010)
o Japan Men’s National Team Assistant Coach (1998 FIFA World Cup)
o AFC Coach Education Panel member, AFC Technical Observer and FIFA Technical Leadership Expert
Trevor Brian Morgan (AUS)
– Australia Men’s U20 Head Coach and Football Australia Technical Director (Men’s)
– Experience:
o Australia Men’s U23 Head Coach (2021 to 2022), Australia Men’s U17 Head Coach (2018 to 2020)
o Assistant Coach at Western Sydney Wanderers (2013/14 season)
o Football Australia National Technical Director (2020 to 2022)
o AFC Pro Diploma Tutor (since 2020)
Wim Koevermans (NED)
– AFC Head of Coach Education
– Experience:
o TSG: AFC Asian Cup (2019), AFC Women’s Asian Cup (2018), AFC U-23 Championship (2018), AFC U-19 Championship (2018), AFC U-16 Championship (2018), AFC U17 Asian Cup (2023)
o Football Association of Ireland High Performance Director (2008 to 2012)
o India Men’s National Team Head Coach, India (2012 to 2014)
