Yemen’s Nasser Al Gahwashi stole the show with a double strike as his side secured a coveted spot in the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027, outclassing Lebanon 2-0 in their Final Round Group B Qualifiers match on Thursday. The decisive victory marked the conclusion of Yemen’s successful campaign, as they successfully navigated the qualification…
SAMURAI BLUE (Japan National Team) wrapped up their final home match ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ with a 1-0 win over Iceland in the KIRIN CHALLENGE CUP 2026 “Together We Are Stronger”, held at Tokyo’s National Stadium on Sunday 31 May. With Japan set to begin their World Cup campaign in the United…
Australia made a dominant start to their ASEAN U19 Boys’ Bank Sumut Championship 2026 Group C campaign, thrashing the Philippines 10-0 at the Sumatera Utara Main Stadium in Deli Serdang. Medin Memeti led the way with five goals, including a penalty, while Lawrence Wong and Mathias Macallister both added braces. Alexandro Nunes also converted from…
Saudi Arabia’s squad for the World Cup has been trimmed down after an initial 30-man camp in the United States, prompting widespread discussion among fans over the final omissions from the Green Falcons’ roster for their seventh tournament appearance. Before the final decision was made, several supporters questioned why certain players were left out, including…
Bangladesh booked their place in a third straight SAFF Women’s Championship final after staging a comeback to defeat Nepal 2-1 in a thrilling semifinal on Wednesday. The defending champions overturned a first-half deficit, with a dramatic injury-time goal sealing victory in a fiercely contested encounter and keeping their title defense on track.
Manchester City centre-back Abdukodir Khusanov has earned a place in Uzbekistan’s 26-player squad for the upcoming FIFA World Cup. The 22-year-old made history earlier this year by becoming the first Uzbek footballer to appear in the Premier League following his move from Lens to Manchester City in January 2025. Since arriving at the club, Khusanov…
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President has hailed Japan’s fifth U-17 title as a ‘definitive blueprint’ for success, following their thrilling 3-2 victory over China PR in the 2026 final held at the King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on Friday. The triumph marked a historic milestone for the East Asian giants, who…
Kuala Lumpur: In a testament to their growing reputation as a powerhouse in women’s football, Australia has maintained its top spot in the latest AFC Women’s Club Competition 2025/26 Ranking. The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) released the latest rankings on Thursday, cementing Australia’s position at the pinnacle of the competition. The success of Australian clubs…
