Asia

Guam & Malaysia receive Silver status in AFC Grassroots Charter!

The Guam Football Association (GFA) and Football Association of Malaysia (FAM)’s AFC Grassroots Charter membership have been upgraded to Silver as a result of their commitment to continue raising the level of grassroots football. Under strict health and safety protocols due to the pandemic, the GFA and FAM have shown …

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Iraq to host first AFC Asian Qualifiers – Road to Qatar contest!

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has confirmed that Iraq will host their upcoming AFC Asian Qualifiers – Road to Qatar Group A tie against the United Arab Emirates on March 24, 2022, at the Al-Madina International Stadium in Baghdad City. The decision, which was confirmed by FIFA, will see Iraq …

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AFC Women’s Football Day celebration returns for 8th edition!

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and its Member Associations (MAs) will celebrate the 8th AFC Women’s Football Day today as football competitions and activities continue to make a return in the Continent. Coinciding with the International Women’s Day, 39 MAs will join the annual celebrations with fun-filled football activities focused …

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Australia celebrates 500 days to go milestone for 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup!

There could barely be a more iconic landmark than the Sydney Opera House to celebrate the 500-day milestone ahead of the kick-off to the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup – Australia and New Zealand. A host of players, dignitaries, media and more gathered at the unique sail-shaped building to mark …

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Setback for Blue Tigers as Sunil Chhetri ruled out of India friendlies in Bahrain!

Close on the heels of the announcement of the 38-member list of probables for the forthcoming back to back International Friendlies against Bahrain and Belarus, the Blue Tigers suffered a major setback with talismanic captain Sunil Chhetri being ruled out for the two matches. “I was really looking forward to …

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2022 AFC Cup – Group I to be held in Vietnam!

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has confirmed the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) as the host Member Association for the 2022 AFC Cup – Group I centralised matches scheduled to take place from June 24 to 30. Ho Chi Minh City will provide the stage for Group I contenders Vietnam’s Viettel …

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India’s Qualification process for the AFC Competitions 2023-24!

On Friday, February 25, 2022, the AFC Executive Committee took a decision to change the AFC Champions League, and the AFC Cup calendar. This transitions of the AFC Champions League and AFC Cup from its current Spring-Autumn season to Autumn-Spring, with both competitions set to be organised across dual calendar …

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Stimac names 38 probables for preparatory camp ahead of Friendlies in Bahrain!

Indian Men’s National Team Head Coach has named a list of 38 probables for the preparatory camp ahead of India’s International Friendlies against Bahrain and Belarus. The players along with the Head Coach and the staff assemble in Pune on March 10, with practice starting from next day onwards. The …

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Centralised hosts for the 2022 AFC Champions League – West Group Stage matches confirmed!

The 2022 AFC Champions League (West) Group Stage centralised matches will be held in Saudi Arabia from April 7 to 27, subject to ratification by the AFC Executive Committee of the AFC Competitions Committee’s decision regarding the Hosting of Centralised Matches in the Group Stage. Four-time Continental club champions Al …

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