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AFC president Sheikh Salman hails North Korea 'pipeline of future stars'

They beat Spain on penalties Sunday in the Dominican Republic to clinch a record third Women's World Cup at under-17 level, adding it to their title in the under-20 version in September.

Bangladesh women’s football team to play World Cup Qualifiers directly

Bangladesh women's football team will get direct opportunity to compete in FIFA Women's World Cup Qualifiers as the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) yesterday introduced a separate qualifying competition for 2031 Women's World Cup, according to a statement from the continental body.

New Asian champions to earn $12 mln in prize money

The winners of the new Asian Champions League Elite will pocket a minimum of $12 million, the Asian Football Confederation said on Wednesday in a major boost to club football in the region.

Indonesia 'closer to dream' of World Cup

Indonesian fans and leaders hailed their football team after they booked a place in the third round of the FIFA World Cup qualifiers for the first time after beating the Philippines on Tuesday.

AFC back Palestine bid to suspend Israel, abolishes term limits

The Asian Football Confederation gave its backing to Palestine's proposal to suspend Israel from FIFA due to the ongoing war in Gaza at its congress in Bangkok on Thursday, as the regional body also abolished term limits for its senior office bearers.

Defending champions Urawa crash out of Asian Champions League

Japan's defending champions Urawa Red Diamonds tumbled out of the Asian Champions League in the group stage on Wednesday after losing 2-1 to Hanoi FC in their final game.

Morsalin shares spotlight with Son

Morsalin earned the recognition on the back of his fierce right-footed strike against Lebanon

Al-Dawsari, Kerr take Asian confederation's Player of the Year awards

Saudi Arabia's Salem Al-Dawsari has been named the Asian Football Confederation's Player of the Year with Chelsea and Australia forward Sam Kerr taking the women's title at the regional body's awards ceremony in Doha on Tuesday.

Saudi and Iran to resume home-and-away matches: AFC

Saudi Arabia and Iran have reached a "groundbreaking" deal to resume home-and-away football matches between club sides after seven years of competing in neutral venues, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) said on Monday.

September 28, 2016
September 28, 2016

AFC congress scrapped after 20 minutes

An Asian football congress was scrapped after just 20 minutes on Tuesday as members rejected its agenda in protest at FIFA

September 9, 2016
September 9, 2016

Booters to play Solidarity Cup?

Bangladesh will be granted a spot in the inaugural AFC Solidarity Cup this year if they fail to beat Bhutan in their Asian Cup Play-

September 5, 2016
September 5, 2016

Bangladesh end with perfect record after 4-0 win over UAE

Hosts Bangladesh cap off their AFC U-16 Championship Qualifiers campaign with a comfortable 4-0 victory against the United Arab Emirates.

August 27, 2016
August 27, 2016

Chinese Taipei crush Kyrgyzstan

Chinese Taipei thrash Kyrgyzstan 7-1 in the opening match of Group C Qualifiers of AFC U-16 Women's Championship at Bangabandhu National Stadium.

August 25, 2016
August 25, 2016

Kyrgyzstan arrive

Kyrgyzstan became the first to arrive here yesterday to take part in the AFC Under-16 Women's Championship Qualifiers which will get underway at the Bangabandhu National Stadium from Saturday.

August 23, 2016
August 23, 2016

U-16s gearing up for the next step

Having lifted back-to-back AFC U-14 Women's Regional Championship titles, Bangladesh now have the ambition of qualifying

August 19, 2016
August 19, 2016

Russel leave for Bhutan today

Sheikh Russel KC leave today for Bhutan to take part in the AFC Cup Play-Off Qualifiers.

June 18, 2016
June 18, 2016

Sk Russel in tough group

The draw for the 2017 AFC Cup Playoff Qualifiers was held in Kuala Lumpur on Friday night, with Sheikh Russel being pitted in Group C alongside Bhutan's FC Tertons and Chinese Taipei's Tatung FC.

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