KHUZAMA unveiled as Official Match Ball of AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and KELME jointly announced KHUZAMA as the official match ball for the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™, which will be held from January 7 to February 5, 2027. The introduction coincides with the 100-day countdown to the tournament, signaling preparations are entering a critical phase. KELME, a Spanish sports brand, will provide the match ball for the quadrennial competition, replacing the previous official ball used in earlier editions.

The AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ will feature the largest-ever contingent of match officials in the tournament’s history, as confirmed during the countdown milestone. This expansion aims to enhance officiating standards and ensure consistency across matches. The announcement underscores the AFC’s commitment to improving the competition’s infrastructure ahead of the 2027 edition.

Singapore’s national team faced a critical moment in their AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Qualifiers Final Round match, trailing by a goal in their penultimate fixture. The near-capacity home crowd in Riyadh added pressure as the team sought to secure a result. The match highlighted the high stakes and competitive nature of the qualifiers leading up to the main tournament.

Georgios Donis has been appointed as head coach of Saudi Arabia with the goal of leading the team to their first AFC Asian Cup™ title in over three decades. The 2027 edition presents a historic opportunity for the host nation to achieve this milestone. Meanwhile, Palestine’s head coach Ihab Abu Jazar reflected on his nearly two-year tenure with the national team, expressing optimism about the team’s future.