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2015 WAFF U-23 Championship
The 2015 WAFF U-23 Championship took place in Doha, Qatar for the first time. Ten nations took part. The competition was held in Doha from 30 September 30 to 14 October with the draw for the tournament on 6 September 2015. Iran won the title after they defeated Syria in the final. This was Iran's last WAFF competition before joining the Central Asian Football Association. The competition was used as a warm up for the 2016 AFC U-23 Championship which is also to be held in Qatar. This competition in turn is used as qualification for the Olympics football tournament of which these sides participating in the WAFF championship were eligible for. Teams Squads Each team had to register a squad of up to 23 players, three of whom must be goalkeepers. Group stage * All times listed are (UTC+3) Group A ---- ---- Group B ---- ---- Group C ---- ---- Ranking of second-placed teams The best runner-up across all groups advance to semifinal. The results against the fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Akram Afif
Akram Hassan Afif Yahya Afif Al Yafei ( ar, أكرم عفيف; born 18 November 1996) is a Qatari professional footballer who plays as a left winger for Qatar Stars League club Al Sadd and the Qatar national team. Early in his career, he was considered to be one of the most promising players to emerge from Qatar. Akram has been named in a three-man shortlist for the Asian Football Confederation’s men's player of the year for bringing the 2019 Asian Cup to Qatar. He won the Asian Footballer of the Year award in 2019. Familial history Afif was born in Doha to Somali-Yemeni father Hassan Afif from the Yafa tribe, and Afif’s mother is from Yemen. The family is associated with a large Yemeni-Somali clan known as the Benadiri people. Afif's father was born in Tanzania and later moved to Somalia. His father was a top player for Horseed in Somalia and the Somalia national team, before moving to Qatar and playing for Al Ittihad. He later became a Qatari citizen. After he ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Football Federation Islamic Republic Of Iran
The Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI) ( fa, فدراسیون فوتبال جمهوری اسلامی ایران, Federâsion-è Futbâl-è Jomhuri-ye Eslâmi-ye Irân) is the governing body of association football in Iran. Formed in 1920, it is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the amateur and professional game in the country. Since 1948, the FFIRI has been a member of FIFA and later of the Asian Football Confederation. History The football association of Iran was founded in 1920. Suspension On 23 November 2006, the federation was suspended by FIFA, due to government interference in football matters. FIFA rules decree that a national football federation should remain autonomous from the national government. However, on 17 December 2006, the ban was lifted and a new Transitory Board was composed of Mohsen Safaei Farahani as chairman, Kioumars Hashemi as deputy chairman and Mohammad Hassan Ansarifar, Hassan Ghaffari, Mohammad Khabiri and Ali Reghbati as me ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Raed Al-Ghamdi
Raed Abdullah Al-Ghamdi ( ar, رائد عبدالله الغامدي; born 6 May 1994) is a professional footballer who plays for Al-Raed as a forward . Career statistics Club Honours Al-Ahli *Saudi Professional League: 2015–16 *King Cup: 2016 *Saudi Super Cup: 2016 Al-Nassr *Saudi Super Cup: 2020 2020 was heavily defined by the COVID-19 pandemic, which led to global Social impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, social and Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, economic disruption, mass cancellations and postponements of events, COVID- ... References External links * 1994 births Living people Sportspeople from Jeddah Association football forwards Saudi Arabian footballers Saudi Arabia youth international footballers Saudi Arabia international footballers Al-Ahli Saudi FC players Khaleej FC players Ohod Club players Al Batin FC players Al-Raed FC players Al Nassr FC players Saudi Professional League players Footballers at the 2014 Asian Ga ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Palestinian Football Association
The Palestinian Football Association ( ar, الاتحاد الفلسطيني لكرة القدم) is the governing body for football in Palestine, and for the men's Palestine national football team and the Palestine women's national football team. The federation dates back to 1928. The Arabs of Palestine established a separate federation to represent them. History Palestinian Jewish formation The Mandatory Palestine Football Federation was founded in 1928 by Jews living in the British Mandate of Palestine. Its national team, Mandatory Palestine national football team, participated in qualifying rounds for the 1934 Football World Cup and 1938 FIFA World Cup. In 1948 it changed its name to Israel Football Association. Palestinian Arab formation A Palestine Football Association representing the Palestinian Arabs was formed in 1962 and has been a member of the Union of Arab Football Associations since that was formed in 1974. Palestinian Authority It was accepted as a member b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abdulmajeed Al-Sulayhem
Abdulmajeed Al-Sulaiheem ( ar, عبد المجيد الصليهم; born 15 May 1994) is a Saudi Arabian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Saudi Professional League club Al Nassr. Career statistics Club ''As of 30 May 2021'' Honours ;Al-Shabab * King Cup: 2014 * Saudi Super Cup: 2014 ;Rayo Vallecano * Segunda División: 2017–18 ;Al-Nassr * Saudi Super Cup: 2020 *Arab Club Champions Cup: 2023 Events Predicted and scheduled events * January 1 ** In the United States, books, films, and other works published in 1927 will enter the public domain, assuming there are no changes made to copyright law. ** Croatia will adopt the eu ... References External links * * 1994 births Living people Footballers from Riyadh Saudi Arabian men's footballers Men's association football midfielders Saudi Pro League players Al Shabab FC (Riyadh) players Rayo Vallecano players Al Nassr FC players Saudi Arabia men's international footballers Sa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abdulla Madou
Abdullah Mohammed Musa Madu ( ar, عبد الله محمد موسى مادو; born 15 July 1993) is a Saudi Arabian professional footballer who plays as a defender for Saudi Professional League club Al Nassr and the Saudi Arabia national team. Career statistics Club Honours Al-Nassr * Saudi Professional League: 2013–14, 2014–15, 2018–19 * Saudi Crown Prince Cup: 2013–14 * Saudi Super Cup: 2019, 2020 *Arab Club Champions Cup: 2023 Events Predicted and scheduled events * January 1 ** In the United States, books, films, and other works published in 1927 will enter the public domain, assuming there are no changes made to copyright law. ** Croatia will adopt the eu ... References External links * 1993 births Living people Al Nassr FC players Men's association football defenders Footballers at the 2014 Asian Games Saudi Arabia men's youth international footballers Saudi Arabia men's international footballers Saudi Pro League player ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
United Arab Emirates Football Association
The United Arab Emirates Football Association (UAEFA; ar, الاتحاد الاماراتي لكرة القدم) is the governing body of association football, beach soccer and futsal in the United Arab Emirates. Association staff President The following is a list of selected presidents of the United Arab Emirates Football Association including pre-UAEFA era. Activity At the level of developing the national cadres, the FA chose 2010 as the Year of the National Coach and signed various agreements with some national associations in the game for development and training including Germany, Spain, Czech, Italy and Egypt. The national coaches took over the youth and junior national teams and they were provided with financial support. At the organizational level, the FA hosted the FIFA Club World Cups in 2009 and 2010, the 2009 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup and other friendly and official championships and supported the women football and launched the Futsal in collaboration with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hossein Fazeli
Hossein Fazeli (born 12 June 1993) is an Iranian footballer who plays as a winger for Saipa in the Persian Gulf Pro League. Career Fajr Sepasi Fazeli made his debut for Fajr Sepasi in the Iran Pro League on 25 December 2012 against Zob Ahan Ishafan at the Foolad Shahr Stadium, coming on as a 74th minute is Jaber Ansari. He then made his first start for the side on 9 February 2013 against Damash playing until the 63rd minute. Sepahan Fazeli signed a five-year contract with Sepahan on 23 June 2014. Career statistics Club ''Statistics accurate as of 23 February 2013'' International career U20 He was part of Iran U–20 during 2012 AFC U-19 Championship qualification, 2012 CIS Cup, 2012 AFF U-19 Youth Championship and 2012 AFC U-19 Championship. U23 He invited to Iran U-23 training camp by Nelo Vingada to preparation for Incheon 2014 and 2016 AFC U-22 Championship (Summer Olympic qualification). Honours Club ;Sepahan *Iran Pro League The Persian Gulf Pro League ( fa, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roozbeh Cheshmi
Rouzbeh Cheshmi ( fa, روزبه چشمی; born 24 July 1993) is an Iranian footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder or a centre-back for Esteghlal and the Iran national team. Early life Cheshmi was born in Tehran to a family originally from Chesham in Sabzevar. Club career Early career Cheshmi began his career with Paykan, before moving to Persepolis in 2008. In 2011, he was loaned to Moghavemat Tehran to complete his mandatory military service. In 2013, Cheshmi handed a transfer request after Ali Daei asked him to have a trial with Persepolis' senior team and moved to Saba Qom. In his first season with Saba, Cheshmi made 25 appearances and scored one goal. Esteghlal Cheshmi signed a two-year deal with Esteghlal on 30 June 2015. He later revealed that he down offers from a Bundesliga club to join Esteghlal. Upon his arrival, he chose to wear number 4 which was previously worn by Amir Hossein Sadeghi. Cheshmi made his debut for Esteghlal on 30 July 2015 against ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saudi Arabian Football Federation
The Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF, ar, الاتحاد العربي السعودي لكرة القدم) is the football governing body of Saudi Arabia. Founded in 1956, its responsibilities include administration of club competitions and national teams. The founder of the Saudi Arabian Football Federation is Prince Abdullah bin Faisal Al-Saud History The Saudi Federation was formally established in 1956 and in the same year it joined the International Football Association and the Asian Football Confederation in 1974, to begin the process of organizing his local championships in addition to his external contributions during which he achieved many great achievements. The Saudi Football Federation organizes local football competitions, in addition to organizing the participation of Saudi national teams and clubs internationally, as it effectively supervises 153 clubs participating in football competitions. Premier, First, Second, and Third) - The Custodian of the Two Ho ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tajikistan Football Federation
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The Tajikistan Football Federation (russian: Федерация футбола Таджикистана; tg, Федеросиюни футболи Тоҷикистон, Federosijuni futboli Toçikiston, or FFT) is the governing body of football in Tajikistan. The federation was founded in 1936 in the Tajikistan SSR as a sub-federation of the Soviet Football Federation. It was not until 1994 when the Federation was accepted by the international community including the continental and global associations. Association staff References External linksOfficial websiteat the FIFA website. at AFC site Football in Tajikistan Football Sports organizations established in 1936 Tajikistan Tajikistan (, ; tg, Тоҷикистон, Tojikiston; russian: Таджикистан, Tadzhikistan), officially the Republic of Tajikistan ( tg, Ҷумҳурии Тоҷикистон, Jumhurii Tojikiston), is a landlocked country in Centr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Iraq Football Association
The Iraq Football Association (IFA) ( ar, الاتحاد العراقي لكرة القدم) is the governing body of football in Iraq, controlling the Iraqi national team and the Iraqi Premier League. The Iraqi Football Association was founded in 1948 and has been a member of FIFA since 1950, the Asian Football Confederation since 1970, and the Sub-confederation regional body West Asian Football Federation since 2001. Iraq is also part of the Union of Arab Football Associations and has been a member since 1974. The Iraqi team is commonly known as ''Usood Al-Rafidain'' ( ar, أسود الرافدين), which literally means ''Lions of Mesopotamia''. History The Iraqi Football Association (Ittihad Al-Iraqi Le-Korat Al-Kadem) was formed on October 8, 1948, and was the third sports union to be founded in Iraq after the Track and Field Athletics and the Basketball Federations. The two unions took part at the 1948 Olympic Games in London, held from July 29 to August 14, however the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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