The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has announced that two new players, Ai Kesen and Jiang Guangtai, have been selected for the AFC Asian Cup Qualifying squad for the first time.

Ai Kesen is a 22-year-old midfielder from Japan who currently plays for Japanese club Kyoto Sanga FC. He made his debut for the Japan national team in November 2018 and has since played in several international matches.

Jiang Guangtai, on the other hand, is a 24-year-old forward from China who currently plays for Chinese Super League side Shanghai Shenhua. He has also represented China at various levels of football, including the U-17 World Cup and the AFC Asian Cup.

Both players were part of the AFC Asian Cup Qualifying tournament that took place earlier this year, where they helped their respective teams progress to the next round of the competition. Their inclusion in the squad for the upcoming qualification campaign marks another step forward for both players' careers.

As the AFC continues to push for increased representation of its member countries in international competitions, it's exciting to see these young talents taking their places in the squad. With their impressive performances during the recent qualification tournament, we can only expect great things from them as they continue to develop their skills and contribute to their respective clubs and national teams.

Overall, the addition of Ai Kesen and Jiang Guangtai to the AFC Asian Cup Qualifying squad represents a positive development for the game in Asia, and we look forward to seeing more talented players emerge from the region in the years to come.