Group B - MD2: Maziya Sports & RC (MDV) 0-2 Al Arabi SC (KUW)

Wed, 30 Oct, 2024

Group B - MD2: Maziya Sports & RC (MDV) 0-2 Al Arabi SC (KUW)

Kuwait City: Two early goals steered Kuwait’s Al Arabi SC to a 2-0 win over Maziya Sports & RC in their AFC Challenge League™ Group B tie on Tuesday.

Having lost 1-0 to Kyrgyz Republic’s FC Abdysh-Ata in their opener, the win revives Al Arabi’s hopes with Turkmenistan’s FC Arkadag up next for them on Friday. 

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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 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.

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 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.

Group C - MD2: Al Seeb Club (OMA) 1-0 Al Ahli (BHR)

Wed, 30 Oct, 2024

Group C - MD2: Al Seeb Club (OMA) 1-0 Al Ahli (BHR)

Seeb: Oman’s Al Seeb Club secured their ticket to the knockout stage after defeating Al Ahli of Bahrain 1-0 in their AFC Challenge League™ 2024/25 Group C match on Tuesday.

With two wins, the 2022 AFC Cup™ champions have an unassailable lead while Al Ahli, on three points, still retain a chance of progression should they finish as the best runners-up from the three West region groups.

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.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino awarded prestigious AFC Diamond of Asia

Tue, 29 Oct, 2024

FIFA President Gianni Infantino awarded prestigious AFC Diamond of Asia

Seoul: The AFC Diamond of Asia – the most esteemed individual accolade in Asian football – was awarded today to FIFA President Gianni Infantino in recognition of his visionary leadership and unwavering support towards the development of Asian football and the global game at the AFC Annual Awards Seoul 2023 in Korea Republic.

Mr. Infantino was elected as FIFA President in 2016, and under his leadership, global football continues to experience remarkable growth. Through the transformative FIFA Forward Programme, FIFA Member Associations have received enhanced support, contributing to the rapid development of football worldwide. Mr. Infantino has also delivered groundbreaking governance reforms, which have helped to restore confidence in the global game and the broader world of sport.

Qatar Football Association bestowed with inaugural AFC Asian Cup Host Appreciation Award

Tue, 29 Oct, 2024

Qatar Football Association bestowed with inaugural AFC Asian Cup Host Appreciation Award

Seoul: Fresh off the heels of staging the most successful ever edition of Asia’s crown jewel, the Qatar Football Association (QFA) was honoured with the first-ever AFC Asian Cup Host Appreciation Award on Tuesday at the dazzling AFC Annual Awards Seoul 2023 in Korea Republic.

Lauded by the AFC President, Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, as Asian football’s finest hour and a tournament of ‘firsts’, the QFA, the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ Local Organising Committee and Qatari authorities were recognised for their outstanding efforts in setting a new benchmark of excellence for future editions to follow.

Saudi Arabian Football Federation conferred AFC President's Recognition Award for Outstanding Contribution

Tue, 29 Oct, 2024

Saudi Arabian Football Federation conferred AFC President's Recognition Award for Outstanding Contribution

Seoul: The Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) has been presented with the inaugural AFC President's Recognition Award for Outstanding Contribution at Tuesday’s glittering AFC Annual Awards Seoul 2023 in Korea Republic.

The AFC introduced the AFC President’s Recognition Award for Outstanding Contribution this year to celebrate the exceptional efforts by a Member Association or an individual towards elevating football development in Asia, with the SAFF emerging as worthy recipients for playing a pivotal role in supporting the larger Asian football family.