Saudi Arabia lead AFC Men’s Club Competitions Mid-Season Ranking 2024/25

Wed, 26 Feb, 2025

Saudi Arabia lead AFC Men’s Club Competitions Mid-Season Ranking 2024/25

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) today released the AFC Men’s Club Competitions Mid-Season Ranking 2024/25, with Saudi Arabia continuing to lead the way.

With a total of 109.054 points to their name, the chart-toppers are followed by Japan and Korea Republic in second and third place respectively.

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#ACLElite - Kooshki wins best goal of MD8 (West)

Fri, 28 Feb, 2025

#ACLElite - Kooshki wins best goal of MD8 (West)

Kuala Lumpur: Alireza Kooshki emerged the winner of the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 West Zone's Matchday 8 best goals poll with 82 percent of the votes.

Kooshki's clinical finish off Ramin Rezaeian's through pass secured the Esteghlal FC player's spot in the semi-finals

Check out the results at the bottom and don't forget to cast your vote for the East Zone's best goal of Matchday 8 with polling to start on Saturday.

Preview - SF: Australia v Japan

Wed, 26 Feb, 2025

Preview - SF: Australia v Japan

Shenzhen: Australia are brimming with confidence ahead of their AFC U20 Asian Cup™ China 2025 semi-final against Japan at the Baoan Sports Centre Stadium on Wednesday.

The Young Socceroos have been riding on a wave of momentum, advancing to the last four stage with a perfect record and seeking to reach the final for the first time since 2010.

Trevor Morgan’s charges, buoyed by their thrilling 3-2 victory over Iraq in the quarter-finals, are looking to maintain their unbeaten run as they seek to win their maiden title.

Preview - SF: Saudi Arabia v Korea Republic

Wed, 26 Feb, 2025

Preview - SF: Saudi Arabia v Korea Republic

Shenzhen: Saudi Arabia are hoping to overcome key absences when they face Korea Republic in the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ China 2025 semi-finals on Wednesday.

Saud Harun and Ali Barnawi are suspended with head coach Marcos Soares looking to his squad to compensate for their absences in defence as he targets to give Korea Republic a big challenge for a place in Saturday’s final.

Kim focused on matching illustrious Korea Republic predecessors

Tue, 25 Feb, 2025

Kim focused on matching illustrious Korea Republic predecessors

Shenzhen: Kim Tae-won is leading in more ways than one in Korea Republic’s quest for a record-extending 13th AFC U20 Asian Cup™ title at China 2025.

The forward, together with Uzbekistan’s Muhammadali Urinboev, is topping the scorers chart with four goals despite having played different roles in Korea Republic’s campaign. 

Capable of leading the line, Kim has also featured as the second striker and attacking midfielder, with the captain playing a prominent role in head coach Lee Chang-won’s plans. 

Ronaldo-inspired Haqawi determined to make his mark

Tue, 25 Feb, 2025

Ronaldo-inspired Haqawi determined to make his mark

Shenzhen: Saad Haqawi is one of Saudi Arabia’s brightest talents, a player whose rise is driven by skill, hard work and a deep admiration for one of the game’s greatest ever players – Cristiano Ronaldo.

Haqawi’s journey is only just beginning, with the young star destined to leave a lasting impression at the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ China 2025, as the-AFC.com discovers.

The young Al Nassr Club forward has already showcased his goal-scoring ability, netting the decisive goal against Jordan in the group stage that helped Saudi Arabia set the tone for the rest of the tournament.