Arif: JDT ready for upcoming challenges

Sat, 08 Feb, 2025

Arif: JDT ready for upcoming challenges

Kuala Lumpur: Fleet-footed winger Arif Aiman has made a major impact for Johor Darul Ta’zim in the inaugural edition of the AFC Champions League Elite™ as the Malaysian champions seek to secure a place in the knockout rounds of the continental championship.

The exciting 22-year-old opened the league phase campaign with an impressive brace in JDT’s 2-2 draw with Shanghai Port before netting the opener in his side’s 3-0 win over Shanghai Shenhua.

Since then he has also scored against Ulsan HD to take his goal tally to four in six games and, with JDT due to face Central Coast Mariners and Pohang Steelers in February, he told the-AFC.com his thoughts on the competition so far.

#ACLElite - Al Hilal’s Al Dawsari tops MD7 (West) best goal poll

Sun, 09 Feb, 2025

#ACLElite - Al Hilal’s Al Dawsari tops MD7 (West) best goal poll

Kuala Lumpur: Salem Al Dawsari topped the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 West Zone's Matchday 7 best goals poll with almost 51 percent of the votes.

Al Dawsari's long-range screamer for Al Hilal SFC against Persepolis FC of Islamic Republic of Iran takes him into the semi-finals.

Don't forget to cast your vote for the East Zone best goal of Matchday 7 with polling to start on February 15.

#ACLElite - MD7 (West): In Numbers

Thu, 06 Feb, 2025

#ACLElite - MD7 (West): In Numbers

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday Seven of the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 - West had more than its fair share of thrills and spills.

As the 12 teams start preparing for the final round of fixtures in just under a fortnight, the-AFC.com takes a look at some interesting facts and figures from Matchday One.

Knockout Stage showdowns to ignite #ACLTwo

Wed, 05 Feb, 2025

Knockout Stage showdowns to ignite #ACLTwo

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Champions League Two™ is set for a thrilling return to action next Tuesday when the contenders continue their quest for glory in the Knockout Stage.

Eight Round of 16 ties – four each in the West and East regions – await as the tournament resumes following the conclusion of the Group Stage in December, with the first legs to be played between February 11 and 13.

#AFCU20 - China 2025 squads finalised

Sat, 08 Feb, 2025

#AFCU20 - China 2025 squads finalised

Shenzhen: The squads for the AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2025™ have been named as the 16 teams get set for what they hope is the road to glory.

Numerous players have previously used the tournament as the springboard to success and China 2025 promises to be the same.

#AFCU20 battles to light up China 2025

Fri, 07 Feb, 2025

#AFCU20 battles to light up China 2025

Kuala Lumpur: Some of Asia’s brightest footballing talents will be on show starting from Wednesday, February 12 when the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ China 2025 comes to life.

Sixteen teams have set their sights on ultimate glory at the tournament, which is being staged for the second time in China PR, after sealing qualification last September.

Groups finalised for China 2025

Thu, 06 Feb, 2025

Groups finalised for China 2025

Hohhot: The stage is set for the AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup™ China 2025 following the conclusion of the Official Draw at the Juva Grand Hotel in the host city of Hohhot on Thursday.

The aspirants were divided into three groups of four teams for the May 6-17 Finals.

Hatsuse leaves Vissel Kobe

Fri, 07 Feb, 2025

Hatsuse leaves Vissel Kobe

Kobe: Two-time J1 League winner Ryo Hatsuse has left Vissel Kobe to join English Championship side Sheffield Wednesday, the Japanese club announced on Friday.

The 27-year-old full-back, who signed for Kobe from Gamba Osaka in 2019, leaves the defending champions after six seasons, during which time he won the title in 2023 and 2024.