AFC President's Cup
The AFC Challenge League (previously known as the AFC President's Cup, abbreviated as ACGL) is an annual third-tier continental club football competition organised by the Asian Football Confederation. The competition is played among clubs from nations that did not receive direct qualifying slots to the top-tier AFC Champions League Elite or the second-tier AFC Champions League Two, based on the AFC club competitions ranking. The 2024–25 season marked its inaugural edition in the new format. The winner of the AFC Challenge League gets a direct spot in the group stage of the next season's AFC Champions League Two, if they have not already qualified through domestic performance. History The AFC President's Cup was founded in 2005 as a third tier competition so that clubs from lower-ranked AFC member nations could participate in continental competition. On 25 November 2013, the AFC Competitions Committee proposed the year of 2014 to be the last edition of the President's ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Asian Football Confederation
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) is the governing body of association football, beach soccer, and futsal in most countries and territories in Asia. The AFC was formed in 1954. It has 47 members. The Asian Ladies Football Confederation (ALFC) was the section of AFC that managed women's association football in Asia. The group was independently founded in April 1968 in a meeting involving Taiwan, British Hong Kong, Malaysia, and Singapore. In 1986, ALFC merged with AFC. Executive Committee Members 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualification Playoffs In June 2025, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) confirmed that Qatar and Saudi Arabia will host the Asian qualifying playoffs for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The playoffs will feature six teams, comprising the third- and fourth-placed teams from the recent third round of Asian qualifiers. These teams will be divided into two groups of three, with the winners of each group advancing to the intercontinental playoff round. The deci ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Yadanarbon F
''Yadanabon'' () is a 2017 Burmese drama television series A television show, TV program (), or simply a TV show, is the general reference to any content produced for viewing on a television set that is broadcast via over-the-air, satellite, and cable, or distributed digitally on streaming plat .... It aired on MNTV, from April 9, to August 27, 2017, on every Sunday at 19:20 for 20 episodes. Cast *Hein Wai Yan as Lin Yan *Moe Yan Zun as Moe Naung *Htun Ko Ko as Nyi Min Htet * Aye Wutyi Thaung as May Thaw * Yadanar Bo as Nay Yee * Zun Than Sin as Su Htar Thet *Chit Kyae Hmone as Kyar Nyo References Burmese television series Myanmar National TV original programming {{Myanmar-tv-prog-stub ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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2016 AFC Cup
The 2016 AFC Cup was the 13th edition of the AFC Cup, Asia's secondary club association football, football tournament organized by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC). Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya from Iraq defeated India's Bengaluru FC in the 2016 AFC Cup Final, final to win their first AFC Cup title, becoming the first Iraqi team to win the competition. Johor Darul Ta'zim F.C., Johor Darul Ta'zim, the defending champions, were eliminated in the semi-finals by Bengaluru FC. Association team allocation The AFC Competitions Committee proposed a revamp of the AFC club competitions on 25 January 2014, which was ratified by the AFC Executive Committee on 16 April 2014. The 46 Asian Football Confederation, AFC member associations (excluding the associate member Northern Mariana Islands Football Association, Northern Mariana Islands) are ranked based on their national team's and clubs' performance over the last four years in AFC competitions, with the allocation of slots for the 2015 and 2016 ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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2016 AFC Cup Qualifying Round
The 2016 AFC Cup qualifying round was played from 11 to 15 August 2015. A total of six teams competed in the qualifying round to decide two places in the competition proper of the 2016 AFC Cup. The AFC Cup qualifying round was held to replace the AFC President's Cup, whose last edition was held in 2014, as starting from 2015, league champions of "emerging countries" were eligible to participate in the AFC Cup qualifying play-off. Teams A total of six teams six nine AFC associations competed in the qualifying round. Teams were not split into zones for the qualifying round. ''In the following table, the number of appearances and last appearance count all those since the 2004 season (including both competition proper and qualifying rounds).'' Draw The draw for the qualifying round was held on 29 June 2015 at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The six teams were drawn into two groups of three. For the draw, the pre-selected hosts were placed in their own pot, while the re ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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AFC Cup
The AFC Champions League Two (abbreviated as the ACL Two or ACL2) is an annual continental club football competition organised by the Asian Football Confederation. It is the second-tier competition of Asian club football, ranked below the AFC Champions League Elite and above the AFC Challenge League. The competition was founded in 2004 as the AFC Cup, it was played primarily among clubs from nations that did not receive direct qualifying slots to the top-tier AFC Champions League. The competition rebranded to its current name in 2024. In a bid to increase competitivenes, its format was also changed to include clubs from higher ranked AFC member associations. The prize money was also increased. Clubs qualify for the competition based on their performance in national leagues and cup competitions. Participation in the competition is open to clubs from the top 12 nations in the East and the West region based on the AFC club competitions ranking. The participant from each nation ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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AFC Presidents Cup Trophy
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Rimyongsu Sports Club
Rimyŏngsu Sports Club () is a North Korean professional football club based in Sariwŏn. Despite never winning the DPR Korea League, Rimyŏngsu supplied four players to the 2005 FIFA U-17 World Championship and five players to the 2007 FIFA U-20 World Cup, more than any other North Korean club. Like the Amrokkang Sports Club, Rimyŏngsu is affiliated with the Ministry of People's Security. It was named after General Ri Myŏng-su. In 2014, Rimyongsu got to the final of the AFC President's Cup, but lost to HTTU Aşgabat of Turkmenistan 2-1. Forward Kang Kuk-chol was one of the top scorers in the 2015 edition of the Poch'ŏnbo Torch Prize. In 2022, Rimyongsu won their first Hwaebul Cup after defeating 4.25 SC 2–1 with a goal from Jong Il-gwan in the second half. Managers * Jo Tong-sam (2013) * Ri Myong-ho (current) Achievements Domestic * DPR Korea League: 4 :: 1995, 1996, 2002 :: 2012 *Hwaebul Cup: 1 :: 2022 *Man'gyŏngdae Prize: 5 :: 2000, 2001, 2010, 2013 :: ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Ýedigen FC
Ýedigen Football Team () was a Turkmen professional football club based in Ashgabat. It was the football team of the International Turkmen-Turkish University. Their home stadium was the HTTU Stadium which can hold 1,000 people and is located on the university's grounds. History The club was formed by the International Turkmen-Turkish University in 2003 under the name HTTU Aşgabat (). In 2012, the team placed 3rd in the Ýokary Liga. In 2013, HTTU won the Ýokary Liga, Turkmenistan Super Cup, and Eskişehir Cup. Süleýman Muhadow scored 23 goals during the season, placing second in the golden boot race. The following year, in the wake of several important departures, including the club's captain, Rovshen Meredov was appointed manager. Under Meredov, HTTU reached the final of the Turkmenistan Super Cup, losing 4–2 to FC Ahal. As a result of its success in the 2013 season, HTTU earned a spot in the 2014 AFC President's Cup in the Philippines, eventually defeating North Ko ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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2014 AFC President's Cup
The 2014 AFC President's Cup was the tenth edition of the AFC President's Cup, a football competition organized by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) for clubs from "emerging countries" in Asia, and the final edition under the AFC President's Cup title, as the competition was relaunched under the name ''AFC Challenge League'' starting in 2024–25. Balkan were the defending champions, but failed to qualify for the tournament. On 25 November 2013, the AFC Competitions Committee proposed the year of 2014 to be the last edition of the competition. Starting from 2015, league champions of emerging countries were eligible to participate in the AFC Cup qualifying play-off. In the final, HTTU Aşgabat of Turkmenistan defeated Rimyongsu of North Korea 2–1, and became the second consecutive team from Turkmenistan to win the AFC President's Cup. Venues Teams The AFC laid out the procedure for deciding the participating associations, with the final decision to be made by the A ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Nebitçi FT
Nebitçi Football Team () is a Turkmen professional football club based in Balkanabat. They compete in top division of Turkmen football, the Ýokary Liga. Their home stadium is Balkanabat Stadium which can hold 10,000 people. Former names * 1947 – May 2010: Nebitçi * May 2010 – September 2018: Balkan * September 2018 – present: Nebitçi History Soviet Championship Participated in two Soviet Championships (1990–1991): Second League (1990–1991), best result: 10th place in 1991. Turkmenistan In May 2010 the club changed its name to Balkan Balkanabat from Nebitçi Balkanabat by the decision of Turkmenistan Football Federation. The 2011 season began successfully for FC Balkan, demonstrating the team's readiness to compete for the title. Throughout the season, no other team managed to catch up with the nearly flawless performance of the "oil workers." However, their performance in the Turkmenistan Cup was less impressive, as the team was eliminated in the quarte ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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2013 AFC President's Cup
The 2013 AFC President's Cup was the ninth edition of the AFC President's Cup, a football competition organized by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) for clubs from "emerging countries" in Asia. Istiqlol were the defending champions, but did not enter the tournament as teams from Tajikistan no longer entered the AFC President's Cup. In the final, Balkan of Turkmenistan defeated KRL of Pakistan 1–0 and became the first team from Turkmenistan to win the AFC President's Cup. Venues Teams The AFC laid out the procedure for deciding the participating associations, with the final decision to be made by the AFC in November 2012. The following changes to the list of participating associations may be made from the 2012 AFC President's Cup if the AFC approved the following applications made by any association: *An association originally participating in the AFC President's Cup may apply to participate in the 2013 AFC Cup. *An association originally not participating in any AFC ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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FC Istiklol
Football Club Istiklol () is a Tajik professional football club owned by Maldivian Conglomerate Maziya. Founded in 2007, the club competes in the Ligai Olii Tojikiston, the top flight of Tajik football league system. It was founded to commemorate the Independence of Tajikistan; ''Istiklol'' in Tajik means 'independence'. History Early years (2007–2009) Istiklol Dushanbe was established in November 2007, under the Presidency of Shohruh Saidov. In 2008, Istiklol competed in the Dushanbe Group of the Second Division under head coach Kanoat Latifov, winning all 30 league games with a +154 goal difference and winning promotion to the Tajik League. In 2009, in their debut in the Tajik League, led by new head coach Salohiddin Gafurov, the team finished fourth.Tajikistan 2009 at rsssf.org The team had some experienced players and ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |