AFC Cup™: Through the Years

Sun, 10 Sep, 2023

AFC Cup™: Through the Years

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Cup™ 2023-24 season is edging closer as the competition returns to its usual home-and-away format for the first time in four years. 

Al Seeb Club became the first Omani side to lift the title when they beat Kuala Lumpur City FC 3-0 in last season’s final at Bukit Jalil National Stadium in Kuala Lumpur.
 
This time round, 36 clubs from across the continent will compete in the final edition of the tournament. As the big kick-off on September 18 approaches, the-AFC.com takes a trip down memory lane to look at the history of the AFC Cup.

#AFCU23 Qatar 2024 Qualifiers: MD2 Results & Reports

Mon, 25 Mar, 2024

#AFCU23 Qatar 2024 Qualifiers: MD2 Results & Reports

Kuala Lumpur: Vietnam were the first team to book their place in the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ Finals after a 1-0 win over Yemen on Saturday assured them of top spot in Group C of the Qualifiers. 

Vietnam join hosts Qatar in next April's Finals but 14 places remain up for grabs after the conclusion of Saturday's Matchday Two. 
 
Stay updated on all the action with the-AFC.com. 

Japan, Malaysia impress; Australia denied

Sun, 10 Sep, 2023

Japan, Malaysia impress; Australia denied

Kuala Lumpur: Japan produced a masterclass as they cruised 4-1 past Germany in an international friendly on Saturday.

Malaysia held their own in a 1-1 draw with China PR while Australia were denied victory as Mexico fought back for a 2-2 stalemate.
 
Uzbekistan fell 3-0 to the United States as Asian teams continued their preparations for the Preliminary Joint Qualification for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ and AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™.

Saudi Pro League: Summer transfer window wrap-up

Sat, 09 Sep, 2023

Saudi Pro League: Summer transfer window wrap-up

Riyadh: An unforgettable transfer window in the Saudi Pro League slammed shut on Thursday at midnight local time, with Saudi Arabian clubs having spent over USD875 million to bring some of the world’s top footballing talent to Asia.

With four Saudi clubs set to compete in the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 and Al Ittihad also representing Asia as hosts of the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup 2023, the-AFC.com recaps the biggest moves that made this transfer window a historic one.

Indonesia, Tajikistan triumph, defeat for Saudi Arabia

Sat, 09 Sep, 2023

Indonesia, Tajikistan triumph, defeat for Saudi Arabia

Kuala Lumpur: Roberto Mancini's tenure as head coach got off to a losing start as Saudi Arabia fell to a 3-1 defeat against Costa Rica in an international friendly in Newcastle, England on Friday. 

Several other sides were also in action as the teams continued their preparations for the Preliminary Joint Qualification for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ and AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™.

Qatar's Al Duhail sign Coutinho on loan

Sat, 09 Sep, 2023

Qatar's Al Duhail sign Coutinho on loan

London: Brazilian forward Philippe Coutinho joined reigning Qatar champions Al Duhail SC on a season-long loan from English Premier League side Aston Villa on Friday.

Coutinho was able to join Al Duhail despite the Premier League transfer window closing last week because the Qatari deadline is not until September 18.

Draw sets stage for thrilling action

Thu, 07 Sep, 2023

Draw sets stage for thrilling action

Kuala Lumpur: Top-seeded Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies of Japan will start their challenge for the AFC Women’s Club Championship™ 2023 - Invitational Tournament title in Group A following the official draw in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.

Second seeds Sydney FC, the Australian champions, will headline Group B for the fourth edition of the tournament.