Al Wahda appoint Maurice Steijn as head coach

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Al Wahda appoint Maurice Steijn as head coach

Abu Dhabi: UAE Pro League side Al Wahda announced the appointment of Dutchman Maurice Steijn as their new head coach on Sunday.

The 45-year old replaces his countryman Henk ten Cate who resigned from the post last month citing “personal reasons”.

Al Wahda edge Al Ain for 2020 automatic spot

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Al Wahda edge Al Ain for 2020 automatic spot

Abu Dhabi: 2003 AFC Champions League winners Al Ain missed out on direct qualification to the 2020 edition after falling 1-0 to Al Wahda as the 2018/19 UAE Pro-League came to a close on Sunday.

Sebastian Tagliabue was the star of the night at the Al Nahyan Stadium when he headed home in the 87th minute to ensure Al Wahda leapfrogged Al Ain to finish third in the standings on goal difference with 46 points. The Argentinian also clinched the topscorer award with 27 goals to his name, having played 25 matches.

Persepolis clinch sixth Hazfi Cup

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Persepolis clinch sixth Hazfi Cup

Ahvaz: Ali Alipour was Persepolis FC's hero as his strike proved to be the difference in their 1-0 win over Damash Gilan to secure their sixth Hazfi Cup on Sunday.

On the back of defending their Iran Pro League title, the Tehran-based club achieved a domestic double by also claiming the Hazfi Cup.

The last time Persepolis had achieved such a feat was in 1999.

Al Faisaly win 20th Jordan Cup title

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Al Faisaly win 20th Jordan Cup title

Amman: Al Faisaly made it a grand double by winning the 2019 Jordan Cup title, defeating Al Ramtha 2-0 in the final at the Amman International Stadium on Saturday.

It was their 20th Jordan Cup triumph, capping a season where they also won the 2018-19 Jordanian Pro League title.

Group Stage: The Stats Wrap

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Group Stage: The Stats Wrap

Kuala Lumpur: The group stage of the 2019 AFC Champions League has now drawn to a close, with 16 teams progressing to the knockout rounds and 16 sides exiting. 

The Continental competition will not return until mid-June but there remain plenty of talking points, not least the-AFC.com’s look back at the facts and figures that have caught the eye so far.

Xavi takes charge of Al Sadd

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Xavi takes charge of Al Sadd

Doha: Qatar Stars League champions Al Sadd SC have named Spain and Barcelona great Xavi as head coach on a two-year contract.

FIFA World Cup winner Xavi, who played his last competitive match in a 2019 AFC Champions League tie against Islamic Republic of Iran's Persepolis on May 20, had announced his retirement on May 2.

Urawa Reds part ways with manager Oliveira

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Urawa Reds part ways with manager Oliveira

Tokyo: Urawa Red Diamonds have released head coach Oswaldo Oliveira from his contract, the J-League side announced on Tuesday.

The two-time AFC champions League winners said Tsuyoshi Otsuki will assume the role of head coach, having been an assistant to Brazilian Oliveira.