Jabban eyeing top spot for Al Jaish

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Jabban eyeing top spot for Al Jaish

Damascus: After marking his Continental debut in charge of Al Jaish with a win, coach Tarek Jabban has his eyes on the top spot of the 2019 AFC Cup Group A.

An inconsistent Syrian Pro League campaign which saw Al Jaish sit third in the table, coupled with a disappointing draw against Palestine’s Hilal Al Quds in the opening matchday of the AFC Cup meant Ahmed Al Shaar’s time at the helm of the Damascus giants was up.

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AFC Cup 2019 Allianz Goal of the Week: Marc Klok

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

AFC Cup 2019 Allianz Goal of the Week: Marc Klok

Kuala Lumpur: The-AFC.com has announced that PSM Makassar's Marc Klol is the winner of this week’s Goal of the Week presented by Allianz for the 2019 AFC Cup after a public vote on the AFC’s official website.

Group A: Nejmeh SC 0-1 Al Jaish

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Group A: Nejmeh SC 0-1 Al Jaish

Beirut: Syria's Al Jaish secured their first win of their 2019 AFC Cup Group A campaign after beating Nejmeh SC of Lebanon 1-0 on Monday.

Nejmeh captain Kassem El Zein nearly gifted Al Jaish the opening goal 10 minutes into the match, but the defender’s miscued clearance was headed just wide by Mohammed Al Wakid.

Nader Matar produced Nejmeh’s first chance of the match in the 21st minute, sending a long range shot that swerved at the last second, narrowly missing the target.

Yakoubi hails "difficult" Al Wehdat win

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Yakoubi hails "difficult" Al Wehdat win

Amman: Al Wehdat coach Kais Yakoubi hailed his side’s 1-0 win over Lebanon’s Nejmeh SC in their first 2019 AFC Cup Group A match.

The Jordanian side had marked their return to the competition with a hard-fought victory over Nejmeh at King Abdullah II Stadium on Monday.

Just 48 hours before their first continental encounter, Al Wehdat had to navigate an away trip to Irbid where they defeated Al Sareeh 4-2 in the domestic league. And coach Yakoubi was adamant that fixture congestion had impacted his side’s preparations for the Nejmeh clash.

Ones to watch: West Asia Zone

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Ones to watch: West Asia Zone

Kuala Lumpur: The 2019 AFC Cup Group Stage gets underway with the West Zone kicking off the action on Monday. And, for the first time in three years, a new champion will be crowned with Air Force Club not appearing at this year's edition.

In the absence of the three-time champions and their two-time AFC Cup MVP striker Hammadi Ahmed, here are six stars from the West Zone who could lead their sides to continental glory this year.

Some have a glorious AFC Cup history while others will be making their debut in the competition this year, but all will surely be bringing their magic to pitches across the continent over the next few months.

Hojeij eyes title challenge

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Hojeij eyes title challenge

Amman: Nejmeh SC Coach Moussa Hojeij believes his side has what it takes to compete for the 2019 AFC Cup title.

Lebanese Premier League’s runners-up Nejmeh get their 2019 AFC Cup campaign underway in Amman where they face Jordanian champions Al Wehdat in Group A on Monday.

Minerva Punjab get timely boost with Lalmuanpuia addition

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Minerva Punjab get timely boost with Lalmuanpuia addition

Mumbai: Minerva Punjab FC have added young talent Samuel Lalmuanpuia to their roster.

Minerva clinched their maiden I-League title in the 2017-18 season and secured the services of the midfielder from Meghalaya-based club Shillong Lajong, who were relegated following the conclusion of the I-League 2018-19 season on March 4.

“Minerva Punjab FC are delighted to announce the new loan signing of Samuel Lalmuanpuia from Lajong,” Minerva said on their Twitter handle.