Asia’s future stars discover contenders for Bahrain 2020 challenge

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Asia’s future stars discover contenders for Bahrain 2020 challenge

Kuala Lumpur: Three-time winners and defending champions Japan are set to face Indonesia, Saudi Arabia and China PR in Group D following Thursday’s official draw for the AFC U-16 Championship Bahrain 2020 at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur.

Sixteen teams will be vying for the title while the top four teams will qualify for the FIFA U-17 World Cup Peru 2021.

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5 of the Best: Acrobatic Goals

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

5 of the Best: Acrobatic Goals

Kuala Lumpur: Goals, goals and more goals from the AFC Cup as this week the-AFC.com looks back on five fantastic efforts by some big-name stars from Syria to Singapore.

After featuring fabulous free-kicks, long-range stunners and individual brilliance, this week's edition takes in one of our most popular categories: acrobatic goals. Athletic, exciting and often jaw-dropping, enjoy these magnificent efforts and then select your favourite by voting at the bottom of the article.

Stars of tomorrow learn opponents for Uzbekistan 2020

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Stars of tomorrow learn opponents for Uzbekistan 2020

Kuala Lumpur: Title holders Saudi Arabia were drawn in Group C following Thursday’s official draw for the AFC U-19 Championship Uzbekistan 2020 at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur.

Adding to the excitement and intensity of the competition is the knowledge that the top four sides will qualify for the FIFA U-20 World Cup Indonesia 2021.

Carpenter set for European champions Lyon

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Carpenter set for European champions Lyon

Lyon: Australian full-back Ellie Carpenter is set to join six-time UEFA Women’s Champions League winners Olympique Lyonnais, the club confirmed on Wednesday.

The 20-year-old joins what is arguably the most dominant club in the women’s football world from American outfit Portland Thorns, with the clubs agreeing on undisclosed transfer terms.

Lyon are the winners of the past four European titles and home to some of the world’s top players, including 2018 Ballon d’Or winner Ada Hegerberg and 2019 AFC Women’s Player of the Year Saki Kumagai.

The Asian Football Quiz - National Team Badges

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

The Asian Football Quiz - National Team Badges

Kuala Lumpur: Think you know everything about the Asian game from Jordan to Japan and from Beirut to Brisbane? Take on the Asian Football Quiz!

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The Asian Football Quiz: Round 1, Round 2, Round 3, Round 4, Round 5, Round 6, Round 7, Round 8, Round 9, Round 10, Round 11, Round 12

Vote for your best Asian team at the FIFA World Cup: Defenders

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Vote for your best Asian team at the FIFA World Cup: Defenders

Kuala Lumpur: With international football not set to return until later in the year, the-AFC.com continues its look back at some of Asia's greatest performers at the FIFA World Cup and asks you, the fans, to vote for the Best XI.

Last week we presented the candidates for the best goalkeeper, and now it's time to turn our attention to defenders. With candidates from Korea Republic, Japan and Saudi Arabia, here are the eight players in contention for the places in the backline.

Review the nominees and then choose your favourite for this all-star XI in the poll below.

Vote for your best ACL2017 Team: Defenders

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Vote for your best ACL2017 Team: Defenders

Kuala Lumpur: With the 2020 AFC Champions League currently on hiatus, the-AFC.com continues its series of articles to determine your best sides from the last four editions of the Continental competition.

Last week we presented the candidates for the 2017 edition's best goalkeeper, and now it's time to turn our attention to defenders.

So, here are 14 players in contention for the four places in the backline. Review the nominees and then choose your favourite defenders for this all-star XI in the respective polls.