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Preview: Kuwait 2024 set to be a thriller

Fri, 20 Dec, 2024

Preview: Kuwait 2024 set to be a thriller

Kuwait City: The 2024 Gulf Cup promises thrilling encounters as eight teams are set to battle for regional glory with hosts Kuwait kicking off the tournament against Oman on Saturday.

Joining the pair in Group A are United Arab Emirates and Qatar, while defending champions Iraq headline Group B, which also includes Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and Yemen.

Join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the opening match-ups, with the tournament set to run from December 21 to January 3.

#ACLTwo Knockout Stage Draw finalised

Thu, 12 Dec, 2024

#ACLTwo Knockout Stage Draw finalised

Kuala Lumpur: The 16 remaining teams discovered the road to glory following the conclusion of the AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 knockout stage draw at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.

The action promises to be spectacular, with the draw throwing up some fascinating ties.

Garcia takes over Qatar helm

Wed, 11 Dec, 2024

Garcia takes over Qatar helm

Doha: Luis Garcia has been appointed head coach of the national team, the Qatar Football Association announced on Wednesday.

Garcia, formerly  Marquez Lopez’s assistant, will take over from the outgoing Spaniard, with his first assignment beginning with the 2024 Gulf Cup.

West Asia Wrap: Al Ittihad edge Al Nassr; Al Duhail stunned

Mon, 09 Dec, 2024

West Asia Wrap: Al Ittihad edge Al Nassr; Al Duhail stunned

Doha: Al Ittihad stayed top of the Saudi Pro League 2024/25 after a thrilling 2-1 win over Al Nassr Club.

In Qatar, leaders Al Duhail SC were stunned by Al Khor while there were also matches in the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Iraq and Jordan so join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the past week's domestic action across West Asia.

Group A - MD6: Al Wakrah SC (QAT) 0-2 FC Ravshan (TJK)

Thu, 05 Dec, 2024

Group A - MD6: Al Wakrah SC (QAT) 0-2 FC Ravshan (TJK)

Al Wakrah: FC Ravshan stunned Qatar’s Al Wakrah 2-0 to end their AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 Group A campaign with a solitary win on Wednesday.

The Tajikistan side bowed out of the tournament after finishing third in the standings with Al Wakrah - on four points - having already confirmed their knockout stage spot ahead of the match.

Jesus content as Al Hilal continue to cruise

Wed, 04 Dec, 2024

Jesus content as Al Hilal continue to cruise

Riyadh: Al Hilal SFC's stellar campaign in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 continued unabated after a 3-0 success against Al Gharafa on Tuesday, a performance which delighted head coach Jorge Jesus.

Marcos Leonardo put the Saudi Arabian side ahead in the 18th minute but Jesus’ charges had to be patient as Al Gharafa goalkeeper Sergio Rico denied them several times before a blitz towards the end confirmed the win.

MD6: Al Hilal SFC (KSA) 3-0 Al Gharafa SC (QAT)

Wed, 04 Dec, 2024

MD6: Al Hilal SFC (KSA) 3-0 Al Gharafa SC (QAT)

Riyadh: Al Hilal SFC returned to the summit of the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 West Zone standings after a 3-0 win against Al Gharafa SC on Tuesday.

The four-time Asian champions moved level on 16 points with fellow Saudi Arabia side Al Ahli Saudi FC but with a better goal difference while Al Gharafa retained a slim chance of progression as they stayed on four points.

The result also meant UAE’s Al Wasl FC, who drew 1-1 with Qatar’s Al Rayyan SC on Monday, booked their place in the knockout stage.

Sanchez revels in Al Sadd’s tactical masterclass

Tue, 03 Dec, 2024

Sanchez revels in Al Sadd’s tactical masterclass

Riyadh: Al Sadd head coach Felix Sanchez lauded his team’s grit after a last-gasp penalty sealed a thrilling 2-1 win over Al Nassr Club on Monday, securing the Qatari side’s spot in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 knockout stage.

Al Nassr cancelled out Akram Afif’s opener through Romain Saiss’ own goal before the AFC Asian Player of the Year drew a foul in stoppage time with Adam Ounas converting from the spot.

Milojevic, Ali accept Al Wasl-Al Rayyan stalemate

Tue, 03 Dec, 2024

Milojevic, Ali accept Al Wasl-Al Rayyan stalemate

Dubai: Al Wasl FC’s Milos Milojevic and Younes Ali of Al Rayyan SC were satisfied after their teams played to a 1-1 draw in their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 clash on Monday.

Milojevic admitted the stalemate was a fair result despite Al Wasl being five minutes away from achieving a win that would have sealed their knockout stage spot.

MD6: Al Nassr Club (KSA) 1-2 Al Sadd SC (QAT)

Tue, 03 Dec, 2024

MD6: Al Nassr Club (KSA) 1-2 Al Sadd SC (QAT)

Riyadh: Adam Ounas scored from the penalty spot in the ninth minute of time added on at the end of the second half as Al Sadd SC edged Al Nassr Club 2-1 to book their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 knockout stage on Monday.

The win took Qatar’s Al Sadd up to 12 points with Saudi Arabia’s Al Nassr, who are already through, one ahead after suffering the first defeat of their campaign.

MD6: Al Wasl FC (UAE) 1-1 Al Rayyan SC (QAT)

Tue, 03 Dec, 2024

MD6: Al Wasl FC (UAE) 1-1 Al Rayyan SC (QAT)

Dubai: UAE’s Al Wasl FC missed an opportunity to book their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 knockout stage berth after they were held 1-1 by Al Rayyan SC of Qatar on Monday.

The result takes Al Wasl up to 11 points with Al Rayyan - on five - still in the hunt.

Preview - MD6: Al Hilal SFC (KSA) v Al Gharafa SC (QAT)

Wed, 04 Dec, 2024

Preview - MD6: Al Hilal SFC (KSA) v Al Gharafa SC (QAT)

Riyadh: Al Hilal SFC will expect three points when they host Al Gharafa SC in their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 tie on Tuesday.

Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal, on 13 points, have already confirmed their spot in the Round of 16 while Qatar's Al Gharafa need to start picking up wins if they are to stand a chance of advancing.