CHIANGMAI (8 December 2025) – A first-half winner from Otu Banatao was enough for the Philippines to edge Indonesia 1-0 as they confirmed their slot to the semifinals of the Men’s Football event as Group C winners. At the 700th Anniversary Stadium here in Chiangmai, the 19-year-old Otu headed home the only goal of the…
CHONBURI (7 December 2025) – Indonesia beat Singapore 3-1 in the crucial tie of Group A, SEA Games 2025, to revive their hopes of a place in the semifinals of the Women’s Football event this year. At the IPE Stadium in Chonburi, Singapore went ahead first in the 22nd minute through Farhanah Ruhaizat. However, Indonesia…
SYDNEY (7 December 2025) – Asia’s representatives learnt their FIFA World Cup 2026 opponents following the official draw ceremony at the Kennedy Center in Washington DC. The 48 teams were drawn into 12 groups for the global showpiece, which will take place in Canada, Mexico and the United States on June 11-July 19, 2026. For…
BANGKOK (6 December 2025) – Timor Leste bounced back from their first match defeat in Group A to beat Singapore 3-1 at the Rajamangala Stadium. Syafiz Abdul Rashid Amir had given Singapore the best of start with the lead after just eleven minutes. But Timor Leste did not lose composure as Vabio Cannavaro Araujo Santo…
BANGKOK (6 December 2025) – Malaysia staged a fabulous fightback to beat Laos 4-1 to take the lead in Group B of the SEA Games 2025 here at the Rajamangala Stadium. Bounphaeng Xaysombath served a shocker early in the fourth minute when he fired Laos in front. However, Haykal Danish drew level for the Malaysians…
GOLD COAST (6 December 2025) – With less than 100 days to go, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and the Local Organising Committee (LOC) of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ have unveiled the first-ever official mascot in the history of the competition: Naara, the fire horse. Introduced to fans amid festivities celebrating International…