ASEAN Wrap: Kaya sign off in style; Late blitz sees Sailors win
Kuala Lumpur: By recording a 3-0 win against Loyola FC on the final matchday of the Philippines Football League on Saturday, Kaya FC-Iloilo wrapped up their league campaign unbeaten, ending their season with 13 wins and a draw from 14 matches and finishing four points ahead of runners-up Cebu FC.
ASEAN Wrap: Kaya are PFL champions; Thanh Hoa retain National Cup
Kuala Lumpur: Kaya FC-Iloilo secured their second league title in as many seasons after they registered a narrow 1-0 win against Davao Aguilas in the penultimate set of fixtures in the Philippines on Sunday while their closest challengers Cebu FC were beaten 2-1 by Stallion Laguna.
Saintfiet: Philippines must strive to be at Saudi Arabia 2027
Kuala Lumpur: Belgian Tom Saintfiet was appointed the Philippines’ coach in late February with the task of resetting the nation’s ambitions after missing out on the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™. He tells the-AFC.com of his hopes to return the country to the continent’s greatest stage.
ASEAN Wrap: Nam Dinh crowned Vietnamese champions; JDT win big in FA Cup
Kuala Lumpur: Nam Dinh emerged as the Vietnamese champions with one game to spare after they defeated bottom side Khanh Hoa 5-1 on Tuesday, courtesy of a Rafaelson hat-trick, and celebrated their V.League 1 triumph with a 3-1 win against Quang Nam in their final league outing on Sunday.
ASEAN Wrap: Shan United secure League Cup; Lion City record statement win
Kuala Lumpur: Ye Yint Aung bagged the only goal of the final as Shan United edged perennial rivals Yangon United 1-0 at Thuwunna Stadium in Yangon on Wednesday to secure the MNL League Cup – their first silverware of the new season after claiming the Myanmar National League title last time around.
ASEAN Wrap: Maiden cup triumphs for Bangkok, BG Pathum; Leaders Nam Dinh held in Vietnam
Kuala Lumpur: Bangkok United got their hands on the Thai FA Cup for the very first time after they edged second division side Dragon Pathumwan Kanchanaburi in a penalty shootout on Saturday, while Teerasil Dangda emerged the hero as BG Pathum United edged Muangthong United 1-0 in the League Cup title clash the following day.
Jakarta: Indonesia booked their place in the next round of Asia’s qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and confirmed their progress to the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ with a 2-0 win over the Philippines on Tuesday at a buoyant Gelora Bung Karno Stadium.
Preview - Group F: Indonesia v Philippines; Iraq v Vietnam
Jakarta: Indonesia will be determined to not slip up when they face Philippines in Group F of the Preliminary Joint Qualification – Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ on Tuesday.
Hanoi: Kim Sang-sik made a winning start to life as the head coach of Vietnam after his team worked hard to secure a 3-2 win over Philippines in their Preliminary Joint Qualification – Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Group F tie on Thursday.