Group A - MD2: Bashundhara Kings (BAN) 0-4 East Bengal (IND)

Wed, 30 Oct, 2024

Group A - MD2: Bashundhara Kings (BAN) 0-4 East Bengal (IND)

Thimphu: India’s East Bengal boosted their AFC Challenge League™ 2024/25 hopes after sealing a comprehensive 4-0 win over Bashundhara Kings of Bangladesh in their Group A tie on Tuesday.

Having drawn 2-2 against Paro FC on Matchday One, East Bengal scored all four goals in the first half to set up an exciting final day encounter with Lebanon’s Nejmeh SC to decide the group winners.

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Group A - MD2: Paro FC (BHU) 1-2 Nejmeh SC (LBN)

Wed, 30 Oct, 2024

Group A - MD2: Paro FC (BHU) 1-2 Nejmeh SC (LBN)

Thimphu: Lebanon’s Nejmeh SC defeated Paro FC of Bhutan 2-1 in their AFC Challenge League™ 2024/25 Group A tie on Tuesday to close in on a place in the knockout stage.

The win took Nejmeh to six points and they will seal their place in the knockout stage with a game to spare should there be no winner in the later match between Bangladesh’s Bashundhara Kings and East Bengal of India.

Group B - MD2: FC Abdysh-Ata (KGZ) 0-2 FC Arkadag (TKM)

Wed, 30 Oct, 2024

Group B - MD2: FC Abdysh-Ata (KGZ) 0-2 FC Arkadag (TKM)

Kuwait City: Turkmenistan’s FC Arkadag remained perfect in their AFC Challenge League™ 2024/25 Group B campaign after a 2-0 win over FC Abdysh-Ata of Kyrgyz Republic on Tuesday.

With two wins from two matches, Arkadag are in a great position to secure a place in the knockout stage while Abdysh-Ata remained on three points.

Group C - MD2: Hilal Alquds (PLE) 0-0 Al Futowa SC (SYR)

Wed, 30 Oct, 2024

Group C - MD2: Hilal Alquds (PLE) 0-0 Al Futowa SC (SYR)

Seeb: Hilal Alquds of Palestine and Syria’s Al Futowa SC settled for a 0-0 draw in their AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 Group C tie at the Al Seeb Stadium on Tuesday.

The result leaves Hilal Alquds with two points from two matches with Oman’s Al Seeb next on the horizon, while Al Futowa, who face Bahrain’s Al Ahli Club on Friday, are bottom of the standings.

Afif and Seike feted as Asia’s best at dazzling AFC Annual Awards

Wed, 30 Oct, 2024

Afif and Seike feted as Asia’s best at dazzling AFC Annual Awards

Seoul: Qatar icon Akram Afif and Japan star Kiko Seike were crowned the AFC Player of the Year in the men’s and women’s categories respectively on a starry Tuesday night at the AFC Annual Awards Seoul 2023 in Korea Republic.

The duo took home the biggest prizes at the 28th edition of the ceremony, held at the magnificent Grand Peace Palace of the Kyung Hee University, which also saw 19 other awards handed out as the best of Asia were honoured.

AFC Youth Player of the Year (Men) 2023: Abbosbek Fayzullaev

Thu, 24 Oct, 2024

AFC Youth Player of the Year (Men) 2023: Abbosbek Fayzullaev

Seoul: Uzbek starlet Abbosbek Fayzullaev continued his ascendancy on Tuesday when he claimed the AFC Youth Player of the Year (Men) honour at the AFC Annual Awards Seoul 2023.

The 21-year-old showcased his undeniable talent amid a busy 2023/24 season and became the second player from Uzbekistan to win the award after Dostonbek Khamdamov in 2015.

AFC Youth Player of the Year (Women) 2023: Chae Un Yong

Thu, 24 Oct, 2024

AFC Youth Player of the Year (Women) 2023: Chae Un Yong

Seoul: DPR Korea sensation Chae Un Yong capped a sterling year with the AFC Youth Player of the Year (Women) honour on Tuesday at the AFC Annual Awards Seoul 2023.

The 20-year-old Wolmido SC star is the third player from DPR Korea to claim the prize, joining compatriots Ra Un Sim (2007) and Sung Hyang Sim (2017) after her standout performances on the Continental stage.

AFC Asian International Player of the Year (Men) 2023: Son Heung-min

Thu, 24 Oct, 2024

AFC Asian International Player of the Year (Men) 2023: Son Heung-min

Seoul: Korea Republic superstar Son Heung-min was named the AFC Asian International Player of the Year (Men) for a record-extending fourth occasion on Tuesday evening at the AFC Annual Awards Seoul 2023.

No other player has picked up the coveted prize more than once apart from Son, who also received the accolade in 2015, 2017 and 2019, which highlights his remarkable longevity at the top.

AFC Asian International Player of the Year (Women) 2023: Ellie Carpenter

Thu, 24 Oct, 2024

AFC Asian International Player of the Year (Women) 2023: Ellie Carpenter

Seoul: History was made at the AFC Annual Awards Seoul 2023 on Tuesday night as Ellie Carpenter became the inaugural recipient of the AFC Asian International Player of the Year (Women) accolade.

The Australian star beat fellow nominee Yui Hasegawa of Japan to the prize, which was introduced for the first time at this edition in recognition of the growth of women’s football and the success of the Continent’s top players.

AFC Coach of the Year (Men) 2023: Go Oiwa

Tue, 29 Oct, 2024

AFC Coach of the Year (Men) 2023: Go Oiwa

Seoul: Japan’s Go Oiwa made history on Tuesday at the AFC Annual Awards Seoul 2023 by becoming the first two-time recipient of the AFC Coach of the Year (Men) accolade.

The 2018 winner added the latest feather to his cap after leading Japan to glory at the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ in May, where they defeated Uzbekistan to lift the trophy for a record second time.

AFC Coach of the Year (Women) 2023: Park Youn-jeong

Tue, 29 Oct, 2024

AFC Coach of the Year (Women) 2023: Park Youn-jeong

Seoul: Trailblazer Park Youn-jeong was named the latest AFC Coach of the Year (Women) on Tuesday evening at the AFC Annual Awards Seoul 2023 as she became the second coach from Korea Republic to win the award.

Following in the footsteps of Kim Tae-hee in 2010, Park received the prize in recognition of her achievements with the Korea Republic U20 Women’s National Team and is its eighth different winner.

AFC Futsal Player of the Year 2023: Saeid Ahmad Abbasi

Thu, 10 Oct, 2024

AFC Futsal Player of the Year 2023: Saeid Ahmad Abbasi

Seoul: Islamic Republic of Iran stalwart Saeid Ahmad Abbasi was named the latest AFC Futsal Player of the Year at the AFC Annual Awards Seoul 2023 on Tuesday.

Abbasi continued a proud Iranian tradition in the award’s history by becoming the sixth different player from his nation to win, following in the footsteps of record four-time recipient Ali Asghar Hassanzadeh, Vahid Shamsaei, Mohammad Taheri, Mohammad Keshavarz and Moslem Oladghobad.