Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Kuala Lumpur: Five years on from helping Iraq win the AFC U22 Championship in Oman, midfielder Bashar Resan has developed into a key player for the Lions of Mesopotamia as they look to impress in the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019.
Such is the talent of Bashar Resan, that the now Persepolis midfielder first represented the senior side at his hometown club Air Force Club seven years ago as a 14-year-old.
Resan’s career has already taken him to bigger places, most recently competing in the 2018 AFC Champions League final. Next challenge for the 21-year-old is making his AFC Asian Cup debut with Iraq in January, where he is set to be one of the key players in the Lions of Mesopotamia setup.
Nationality: Iraq Date of birth: 22/12/1996 Position: Midfielder Current club: Persepolis (IR Iran) Previous clubs: Air Force Club (Iraq)
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Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Kuala Lumpur: As the Philippines gear up to make their AFC Asian Cup debut in January, they will be looking to the experience of their captain and top scorer Phil Younghusband.
The undisputed icon of Filipino football, with more appearances and more goals for the Azkals than any other player, striker Phil Younghusband's involvement with the Philippines national team goes back to 2006 when he and older brother James made their international bows.
Nationality: The Philippines
Date of birth: 04/08/1987
Position: Striker
Current club: Davao Aguilas (Philippines)
Previous clubs: Meralco Manila, San Beda FC (both Philippines), Esbjerg fB (Denmark), Chelsea (England)
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Kuala Lumpur: Under long-serving head coach Carlos Queiroz, the Islamic Republic of Iran have undoubtedly been about the collective rather than the individual, but in Alireza Jahanbakhsh they possess a star with the potential to illuminate the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019.
In recent years, Russia-based forward Sardar Azmoun has been where the hype has centred, but that started to change during the 2017-18 season when right-sided midfielder Jahanbakhsh finished as top scorer in the Netherlands’ Eredivisie with AZ Alkmaar.
Nationality: IR Iran
Date of birth: 11/08/1993
Position: Midfield
Current club: Brighton & Hove Albion (England)
Previous clubs: AZ Alkmaar, NEC (both Netherlands), Damash Gilan, Damash Tehran (both Iran)
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Kuala Lumpur: Top scorer of the 2015 AFC Asian Cup, Ali Mabkhout has grown in importance for the host nation as they look to win their first ever title.
If Omar Abdulrahman was the poster boy for the United Arab Emirates’ success in reaching the AFC Asian Cup last time out in Australia, and finishing third, then Ali Mabkhout was the side’s most productive performer.
The Whites’ number 7 was the tournament’s top goalscorer in 2015, bagging five goals in six appearances, including the fastest ever goal in the history of the AFC Asian Cup, scored 14 seconds into the UAE’s group stage match against Bahrain.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Kuala Lumpur: A goal in added time saw Oman defeat Bahrain 2-1 while Qatar produced another impressive performance to hold Iceland 2-2 in international friendlies on Monday.
Oman 2-1 Bahrain
Muscat: Jameel Al-Yahmadi's strike in added time secured Oman a 2-1 win over Bahrain in an international friendly at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex on Monday.
It was a morale boosting win for Oman ahead of the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 while Bahrain won't be too disappointed, having produced a fighting performance.
After a tight first half in which neither team made much headway, Eid Al Farsi gave Oman the lead in the 56th minute.
That stung Bahrain into action and Sami Husseini scored the equaliser in the 68th minute.
Just when a draw looked the likely result, Yahmadi struck a dramatic winner for the hosts in added time.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Kuala Lumpur: As we edge closer to the 2019 AFC Asian Cup in January, we asked current and past players and coaches for their predictions for the tournament.
Having represented Korea Republic in two AFC Asian Cup tournaments and finishing third on both occasions - in 2007 and 2011 - veteran midfielder Yeom Ki-hun believes it is time for the Taeguk Warriors to end their six-decade-long wait for continental glory.
The-AFC.com asked the Suwon Samsung Bluewings man his predictions for the upcoming edition in the United Arab Emirates and Yeom gives his reasons why he thinks Korea Republic will lift the trophy come February 1.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Sydney: Tim Cahill may only make a cameo appearance against Lebanon but the Socceroos legend is determined to make his Australian goodbye one to remember.
Cahill, who arrived in Sydney late on Sunday for Tuesday's international friendly against Lebanon at the ANZ Stadium in Sydney, told local media he is looking forward to what will be the "best five minutes of my life."
In a fitting farewell to one of Australia's greatest players, Cahill will play the final minutes of Australia's tie against Lebanon to earn his 108th international cap.