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Group A: Australia 0-0 Jordan

Mon, 15 Apr, 2024

Group A: Australia 0-0 Jordan

Doha: Ten-man Jordan held on to record a 0-0 draw with Australia at Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium on Monday as the two nations shared the points in their opening Group A encounter in the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™.

Jordan captain Danial Afaneh was sent off in the 82nd minute for a second bookable offence but Abdallah Abu Zema’s side kept the Olyroos at bay at the end of a cagey clash that yielded few clear-cut goal scoring opportunities for either side.

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Preview - Group C: Saudi Arabia v Tajikistan

Mon, 15 Apr, 2024

Preview - Group C: Saudi Arabia v Tajikistan

Doha: Saad Al Shehri will leave no stone unturned in Saudi Arabia's bid to start their AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ campaign on the right foot when they take on Tajikistan in Group C on Tuesday.

Al Shehri, who led Saudi Arabia to the AFC U23 Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2022 title, is determined his side gets off to a perfect start in a tournament which also serves as the Paris Olympics qualifier.

Preview - Group C: Iraq v Thailand

Mon, 15 Apr, 2024

Preview - Group C: Iraq v Thailand

Doha: Group C pair Iraq and Thailand are looking to make an impression at the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ as they prepare to face off in their opening encounter on Tuesday at the Al Janoub Stadium.

Winners of the inaugural edition in 2013, the Iraqis have qualified for every iteration since and head coach Radhi Shenaishil wants his side to “impose” themselves at this tournament.

Preview - Group B: Korea Republic v UAE

Mon, 15 Apr, 2024

Preview - Group B: Korea Republic v UAE

Doha: Head coach Hwang Sun-hong has set his sights on an opening day win when Korea Republic take on United Arab Emirates in Group B of the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ on Tuesday. 

With Japan and China PR also in the group, Hwang said three points are a must if his side are to advance to the knockout stage. 

Preview - Group B: Japan v China PR

Mon, 15 Apr, 2024

Preview - Group B: Japan v China PR

Doha: Go Oiwa will take a singular focus into his team’s opening AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ Group B clash with China PR at Jassim bin Hamad Stadium on Tuesday as he looks to lead Japan to an eighth consecutive Olympic Games qualification.

The Japanese have appeared at every Olympics since 1996 and won the AFC U23 Asian Cup the last time it was played in Qatar in 2016, but the former Kashima Antlers head coach is refusing to look beyond his team’s opening game at this year’s competition.

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Preview - Group A: Qatar v Indonesia

Mon, 15 Apr, 2024

Preview - Group A: Qatar v Indonesia

Doha: There will be no holding back when Indonesia open their AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ Group A campaign on Monday.

Awaiting the tournament debutants are hosts Qatar, who are equally determined to go all the way after the senior team won the AFC Asian Cup™ title for the second consecutive time just weeks ago. 

Preview - Group A: Australia v Jordan

Mon, 15 Apr, 2024

Preview - Group A: Australia v Jordan

Doha: Jordan head coach Abdallah Abu Zema is hoping to build on his nation’s run to the final of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ as the country pursues a first-ever Olympic Games qualification when the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ kicks off on Monday.

The Jordanians begin their campaign for one of the three guaranteed berths in Paris in Group A against Australia at Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium with the achievements of the senior team still fresh in their memories.

Nasrullo Kabirov to referee #AFCU23 opener

Sun, 14 Apr, 2024

Nasrullo Kabirov to referee #AFCU23 opener

Doha: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) today confirmed that Nasrullo Kabirov will oversee the opening match of the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™, which will take place between Qatar and Indonesia on Monday at the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium.

Set to kick off at 6.30pm, the Group A fixture will mark Kabirov’s officiating debut at the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ and the Tajik referee will be supported by compatriots Vafo Karaev and Hasan Karimov, who will serve as assistant referees. Mooud Bonyadifard of the Islamic Republic of Iran has been assigned as the fourth official.

#AFCU23 - Ones to Watch

Sun, 14 Apr, 2024

#AFCU23 - Ones to Watch

Kuala Lumpur: Sixteen teams from across the continent will bring some of Asia's brightest talents to the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ as the sixth edition of the tournament kicks off on Monday.

Over the years, the competition has witnessed a number of players who have gone on to impress for club and country, and that is exactly what the current crop of players will be aiming for as they also seek continental glory and a place at the 2024 Paris Olympics by finishing as one of the top three teams.
 
From Japanese midfield livewire Kuryu Matsuki to United Arab Emirates prolific scorer Sultan Adil, the-AFC.com takes a look at eight youngsters who could make heads turn in the latest edition of the continental competition.

#AFCU23 - In Numbers

Fri, 12 Apr, 2024

#AFCU23 - In Numbers

Doha: The AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024 kicks off on Monday with 16 teams aiming to lift the coveted trophy.

Ahead of the opening day matches, the-AFC.com takes a look at the key facts and figures of the sixth edition of the tournament.