National youth team set to face Japan in the Asian Cup

April 03, 2025 / 7:23 PM

Sharjah 24: The UAE national youth football team will kick off its campaign tomorrow, Friday, against Japan in Group B of the AFC U-17 Asian Cup, which is being held in Saudi Arabia.

Match details

The highly anticipated match is scheduled for 9:15 p.m. UAE time at King Fahd Sports City Stadium in Taif.

Team preparation

In preparation for this important encounter, the team has been engaged in a series of training sessions during their final camp in Taif. National coach Majed Salem Al-Zaabi and his assistant staff have been working diligently with the squad, which comprises 23 players, including Hood Saleh Al-Menhali, Ahmed Ikrami Mushrif, Hazaa Faisal Ali, and others. The players are eager to make their mark and contribute to the team's success in the tournament.