A day prior to taking on hosts India in the Group A match of the AFC U-16 Championship, the United Arab Emirates Coach Abdelmajeed Ibrahim Mohamed Alnemer insisted that FIFA Rankings has no significance when it comes to Youth Football. “Honestly speaking, at this age, the Senior Team Ranking hardly …
Read More »Bengaluru FC beat Tampines Rovers, take big step towards spot in AFC Cup semifinals!
I-League champions Bengaluru FC took a vital step towards their AFC Cup semifinal aspirations with a 1-0 first-leg win over Singapore S-League side Tampines Rovers at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru FC on Wednesday. A C.K. Vineeth tap-in from close in the 7th minute was enough to get coach …
Read More »Bengaluru FC host Tampines Rovers in AFC Cup quarterfinal first leg cracker!
Bengaluru FC resume their quest for continental glory when they take on Singapore S-League side Tampines Rovers in the first leg of the AFC Cup quarterfinal at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru on Wednesday. The Blues will however, have to shrug off the disappointment of playing in front of …
Read More »Bengaluru violence leads to closed door AFC Cup tie between Bengaluru FC & Tampines Rovers!
With violence erupting in Bengaluru and across Karnataka due to the Supreme Court judgement in the Cauvery Water dispute, a joint decision has been taken that I-League champions Bengaluru FC tomorrow will have to play their AFC Cup quarterfinal first leg against Singapore S-League side Tampines Rovers at the Sree …
Read More »VIDEO: 2016 AFC Solidarity Cup – Launch & Official Draw!
The Asian Football Confederation’s (AFC) new national team competition, the AFC Solidarity Cup, was launched on Thursday, September 8 at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur. The launch culminated in the draw for the first edition of the competition, which will be played in Malaysia between November 2 and November …
Read More »Fans can watch the AFC U-16 Championship for Free in Goa!
The Local Organising Committee for the 17th edition of the AFC Under–16 Championship – India 2016, announced FREE match viewing for all the football fans. The flagship event is scheduled to begin from Thursday, September 15 with 16 teams from across the Asian continent vying to win the title. The …
Read More »Inaugural 2016 AFC Solidarity Cup to be played in Malaysia!
The Asian Football Confederation’s (AFC) new national team competition, the AFC Solidarity Cup, was launched on Thursday, September 8 at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur. The launch culminated in the draw for the first edition of the competition, which will be played in Malaysia between November 2 and November …
Read More »Clubs, leagues, Member Associations discuss new format for Asia’s AFC Cup!
Clubs taking part in the AFC Cup, together with representatives from Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Member Associations and national leagues, met in the Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday, August 30 to discuss the best way to develop the AFC Cup. The workshop included studying several options for a new …
Read More »Nike launch new 2016 Hong Kong national team kits!
The Hong Kong National Football Team and Nike Football have unveiled the nations new home and away kits with Dri-FIT technology. The new home shirt balances two shades of red, reflecting the team’s fighting spirit and paying homage to the Hong Kong’s signature color. Two odes to national pride appear …
Read More »AFC General Secretary Windsor John sees India development key to Asia!
As part of the overall development of football across the Asian continent, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) is also looking at India and the latest developments in the subcontinent. Therefore the All India Football Federation (AIFF) visited the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) headquarters in the Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur on …
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