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‘Lots of learning from these two games,’ says Hong Kong captain Nizakat Khan as his side suffered a tough 155-run defeat at the hands of Pakistan. ‘Lots of learning from these two games,’ says Hong Kong captain Nizakat Khan as his side suffered a tough 155-run defeat at the hands of Pakistan. South Korea, Indonesia and Qatar left in running to host competition next summer. Football Australia bosses had previously said any bid would depend on event being moved to early 2024. South Korea, Indonesia and Qatar left in running to host competition next summer. Football Australia bosses had previously said any bid would depend on event being moved to early 2024. Deadline for four associations to submit bid documents is August 31, with Indonesia and Qatar also expressing an interest, according to Asian Football Confederation. Deadline for four associations to submit bid documents is August 31, with Indonesia and Qatar also expressing an interest, according to Asian Football Confederation. Deadline for submission of bids is in two days and Japan had previously been said to be interested. Deadline for submission of bids is in two days and Japan had previously been said to be interested. James Johnson says tournament would clash with Women’s World Cup, which but Australia is co-hosting with New Zealand, but leaves door open for negotiations if Asian Cup dates change. James Johnson says tournament would clash with Women’s World Cup, which but Australia is co-hosting with New Zealand, but leaves door open for negotiations if Asian Cup dates change. South Korea officially submitted its bid to host the 2023 Asian Cup following China’s withdrawal due to the coronavirus, the Korean Football Association said Thursday. South Korea officially submitted its bid to host the 2023 Asian Cup following China’s withdrawal due to the coronavirus, the Korean Football Association said Thursday. Coach Jorn Andersen is hoping Hong Kong’s domestic football scene can avoid any further disruptions in the lead-up to next year’s Asian Cup after the Norwegian guided the territory’s team to the continental finals for the first time since 1968. Coach Jorn Andersen is hoping Hong Kong’s domestic football scene can avoid any further disruptions in the lead-up to next year’s Asian Cup after the Norwegian guided the territory’s team to the continental finals for the first time since 1968. ‘We did not dare to think of it before,’ captain Huang Yang says after Philippines’ defeat sends Jorn Andersen’s side into 2023 finals before final group game. ‘We did not dare to think of it before,’ captain Huang Yang says after Philippines’ defeat sends Jorn Andersen’s side into 2023 finals before final group game. Hong Kong coach Jorn Andersen insists his team will not change their aggressive style of play when they face India in the last Group D match in Kolkata on Tuesday night, despite only needing a draw to guarantee themselves a spot in next year’s Asian Cup finals. Hong Kong coach Jorn Andersen insists his team will not change their aggressive style of play when they face India in the last Group D match in Kolkata on Tuesday night, despite only needing a draw to guarantee themselves a spot in next year’s Asian Cup finals. The success so far has come against the odds after the fifth wave of the Covid-19 pandemic left Andersen in a race against time to prepare his team for the qualifiers. The success so far has come against the odds after the fifth wave of the Covid-19 pandemic left Andersen in a race against time to prepare his team for the qualifiers. Jorn Andersen’s side make it two wins from two in Kolkata, with the group winners to qualify for the finals – which Hong Kong have not done since 1968. Jorn Andersen’s side make it two wins from two in Kolkata, with the group winners to qualify for the finals – which Hong Kong have not done since 1968. Under-23s’ Ng Wai-him flies to India on Friday night as all three goalkeepers in Kolkata have sickness or injury problems, with Hong Kong on brink of Asian Cup qualification. Under-23s’ Ng Wai-him flies to India on Friday night as all three goalkeepers in Kolkata have sickness or injury problems, with Hong Kong on brink of Asian Cup qualification. ‘We were not used to Indian life,’ says Jorn Andersen, who salutes team for overcoming difficulties to beat Afghanistan 2-1 in opening Asian Cup qualifier in Kolkata. ‘We were not used to Indian life,’ says Jorn Andersen, who salutes team for overcoming difficulties to beat Afghanistan 2-1 in opening Asian Cup qualifier in Kolkata. 150 fans given the opportunity to support the team at Emperor Cinema in Causeway Bay as Hong Kong beat Afghanistan 2-1 150 fans given the opportunity to support the team at Emperor Cinema in Causeway Bay as Hong Kong beat Afghanistan 2-1 Pair strike twice in space of four first-half minutes to put side on road to victory over Afghanistan, who grab late consolation through skipper Farshad Noor in Group D opener. Pair strike twice in space of four first-half minutes to put side on road to victory over Afghanistan, who grab late consolation through skipper Farshad Noor in Group D opener. Jorn Andersen’s team to face Afghanistan in first match in Kolkata on Wednesday, but two players and three officials tested positive for Covid-19 on Monday. Jorn Andersen’s team to face Afghanistan in first match in Kolkata on Wednesday, but two players and three officials tested positive for Covid-19 on Monday. President Yoon Suk-yeol orders sports minister to try to secure event after meeting with players and officials. South Korea has not host the tournament since 1960. President Yoon Suk-yeol orders sports minister to try to secure event after meeting with players and officials. South Korea has not host the tournament since 1960. Asian Football Confederation begins process of finding new venue after China’s decision to withdraw over Covid-19 concerns, with Japan a possible replacement. Asian Football Confederation begins process of finding new venue after China’s decision to withdraw over Covid-19 concerns, with Japan a possible replacement. Best players needed for Asian Cup qualifiers and Kitchee’s AFC Champions League games, insists Football Association chairman. Best players needed for Asian Cup qualifiers and Kitchee’s AFC Champions League games, insists Football Association chairman. AFC Congress normally votes on process but China’s withdrawal means decision has to be made quickly. AFC Congress normally votes on process but China’s withdrawal means decision has to be made quickly. Chairman of Japan Football Association says it has been ‘sounded out’ about hosting 24-team tournament by Asian football chiefs, while South Korea FA official says it was given a ‘briefing’ about situation. Chairman of Japan Football Association says it has been ‘sounded out’ about hosting 24-team tournament by Asian football chiefs, while South Korea FA official says it was given a ‘briefing’ about situation. Star midfielder re-signs amid complaints about players at mainland clubs not joining Hong Kong squad, with Chinese Super League reportedly to start on June 3. Star midfielder re-signs amid complaints about players at mainland clubs not joining Hong Kong squad, with Chinese Super League reportedly to start on June 3. New head coach confirms 25-man squad with several new faces for qualifying campaign, after accusing mainland Chinese clubs of pressuring players to withdraw. New head coach confirms 25-man squad with several new faces for qualifying campaign, after accusing mainland Chinese clubs of pressuring players to withdraw. Tournament was expected to be held between June 16 and July 16 in 10 Chinese cities. But officials say China told them they would not be able to host the competition. Tournament was expected to be held between June 16 and July 16 in 10 Chinese cities. But officials say China told them they would not be able to host the competition. Jorn Andersen accuses sides in mainland China of stopping some of city’s best players from joining squad for tournament in June, says teams pressured players to pull out because ‘they don’t like us’. Jorn Andersen accuses sides in mainland China of stopping some of city’s best players from joining squad for tournament in June, says teams pressured players to pull out because ‘they don’t like us’. Jorn Andersen believed he has a squad that can win matches as Hong Kong kick-starts preparation for next month’s 2023 Asian Cup qualifiers in India. Jorn Andersen believed he has a squad that can win matches as Hong Kong kick-starts preparation for next month’s 2023 Asian Cup qualifiers in India. Hong Kong internationals playing in the Mainland have been excluded from the initial squad named by new manager Jorn Andersen as they prepare for the 2023 Asian Cup qualifiers in India. Hong Kong internationals playing in the Mainland have been excluded from the initial squad named by new manager Jorn Andersen as they prepare for the 2023 Asian Cup qualifiers in India. Jorn Andersen is scouting Kitchee and Lee Man as he mulls Asian Cup qualifiers squad, with Hong Kong players tasting first competitive action since he took charge last December. Jorn Andersen is scouting Kitchee and Lee Man as he mulls Asian Cup qualifiers squad, with Hong Kong players tasting first competitive action since he took charge last December. Jorn Andersen’s side will face India, Afghanistan and Cambodia in Kolkata in June for place in finals in China next year, but suspension of domestic football causing headaches. Jorn Andersen’s side will face India, Afghanistan and Cambodia in Kolkata in June for place in finals in China next year, but suspension of domestic football causing headaches. Who qualified for AFC Asian Cup 2023?Which teams have qualified for the 2023 AFC Asian Cup?. Can India still qualify for Asian Cup 2023?India qualify for AFC U-17 Asian Cup 2023 despite 2-1 loss to Saudi Arabia in final qualifier. Despite the loss, the Indian football team qualified for next year's main event as one of the six-best runners-up teams across the groups.
Is there any Asia Cup in 2023?The 2023 Asia Cup scheduled in Pakistan is in doubt with the Indian cricket board – BCCI making it public that the tournament will take place at a neutral venue.
Which country will host the 18th AFC Asian Cup held in 2023?The development came to the fore after Qatar was chosen as the host country for the AFC Asian Cup 2023.
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