THE Asian Football Confederation will introduce a new format for the 2027 AFC U20 Asian Cup qualifiers, with Myanmar placed in Development Phase Group K.
According to the draw held on 28 May, the qualifiers will consist of eight regular groups and three Development Phase groups. Myanmar failed to qualify for the main qualifying section due to poor results in previous campaigns and will instead compete in the Development Phase.
Myanmar were drawn alongside the Maldives, Brunei and Sri Lanka in Group K. The top two teams with the highest points from the three Development Phase groups will advance to next year’s qualifiers.
The qualifiers will be held from 31 August to 6 September, with Myanmar hosting the Group K matches.
The Myanmar U20 team is currently coached by Japanese head coach Yuji and will also compete in the ASEAN U19 Championship in Indonesia from 1 to 13 June. — Ko Nyi Lay/KZL
