China PR’s head coach Shui Qingxia takes centre stage in the latest Coaches Circle

Thu, 14 Jul, 2022

China PR’s head coach Shui Qingxia takes centre stage in the latest Coaches Circle

Kuala Lumpur: The eighth issue of Coaches Circle, now available on the-AFC.com, focuses on China PR’s winning head coach Shui Qingxia, who ended her country’s 16-year wait for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup™ trophy in February this year. 

Shui, who lifted the trophy five times as a player, became the first to win as both player and head coach after her team’s 3-2 victory over Korea Republic at the AFC Women's Asian Cup™ India 2022. 

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AFC Cup™ 2022 Knockout Stage Draw Finalised

Thu, 14 Jul, 2022

AFC Cup™ 2022 Knockout Stage Draw Finalised

Kuala Lumpur: The road to the AFC Cup™ 2022 Final is set following the Knockout Stage Draw conducted in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.

First time champions will be crowned with none of the 12 teams in contention having lifted the coveted trophy before.

Vietnam beat Myanmar to set up semi-final showdown with Philippines

Thu, 14 Jul, 2022

Vietnam beat Myanmar to set up semi-final showdown with Philippines

Manila: Defending champions Vietnam continued their impressive form in the AFF Women’s Championship 2022, defeating Myanmar 4-0 to finish top of Group B at the Rizal Memorial Stadium on Wednesday.

The win sets up Vietnam for an exciting battle against hosts Philippines in the semi-finals, with second-placed Myanmar taking on Thailand.

Cambodia ended their campaign on a positive note after seeing off Timor Leste 3-1 to finish third ahead of Laos.

Colombia goalkeeper David Ospina joins Al Nassr

Thu, 14 Jul, 2022

Colombia goalkeeper David Ospina joins Al Nassr

Jeddah: Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr Club have signed Colombian goalkeeper David Ospina on a two-year contract.

The 33-year-old shot-stopper has joined from Napoli following the expiry of his contract with the Italian Serie A side. 

Ospina is Al Nassr's second signing of the summer after Ivorian left-back Ghislain Konan and is expected feature in the AFC Champions League™ 2023 following the club's third-place finish in the 2021-22 Saudi Pro League season. 

Son, Kane lead 6-3 Spurs win to delight Korea Republic fans

Thu, 14 Jul, 2022

Son, Kane lead 6-3 Spurs win to delight Korea Republic fans

Seoul: Local hero Son Heung-min delighted his Korea Republic fans by scoring twice as Tottenham Hotspur beat a K-League select team 6-3 in a wildly entertaining pre-season friendly in Seoul on Wednesday.

The English Premier League Golden Boot winner Son and Harry Kane, who bagged two goals, both appeared just for the second half as manager Antonio Conte gave his full squad a run out in their first preseason match.

Ngah Wanja: It would be a dream to lift the AFC Cup™ with Kedah

Wed, 13 Jul, 2022

Ngah Wanja: It would be a dream to lift the AFC Cup™ with Kedah

Alor Star: Ronald Ngah Wanja has admitted that Kedah Darul Aman have allowed themselves to dream about winning the AFC Cup™ 2022 but insists the Malaysian side's immediate focus in only on the ASEAN Zonal Semi-final against PSM Makassar of Indonesia.

Having not played in the AFC Cup since reaching the Round of 16 in 2009, Kedah made a long-awaited return this year, with Cameroonian Ngah Wanja among their big-name signings ahead of the competition after joining from Jordanian side Al Salt.