AFC agrees media rights deal with Football Sports Development Limited in the Indian Subcontinent

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

AFC agrees media rights deal with Football Sports Development Limited in the Indian Subcontinent

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) today announced Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL) as their new media partner in the Indian subcontinent, which includes India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives. 

The deal includes all major AFC national team and club competitions, including but not limited to the final round of the AFC Asian Qualifiers – Road to Qatar, AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022, the AFC Asian Cup China 2023, as well as the annual club competitions, the AFC Champions League and the AFC Cup from the 2021 season.

Bashundhara Kings, Maziya aiming for early AFC Cup advantage

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Bashundhara Kings, Maziya aiming for early AFC Cup advantage

Male: Bangladesh’s Bashundhara Kings and Maziya Sports & Recreation of Maldives will be looking to open their 2021 AFC Cup Group D campaigns on a winning note when the teams clash on Wednesday.

This will mark the teams’ first encounter in the tournament, after having initially been slated to compete in last year’s AFC Cup before it was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Bengaluru relishing AFC Cup showdown with ATK Mohun Bagan

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Bengaluru relishing AFC Cup showdown with ATK Mohun Bagan

Male: Head coach Marco Pezzaiuoli is confident JSW Bengaluru FC will be ready to take on Indian Super League rivals ATK Mohun Bagan in Group D of the 2021 AFC Cup at the National Football Stadium in Male on Wednesday.

Pezzaiuoli’s Bengaluru defeated Maldives' Club Eagles 1-0 in the South Zone playoff on Sunday to book their place in Group D alongside ATK Mohun Bagan, Bashundhara Kings of Bangladesh and Maldives’ Maziya Sports & Recreation.

Malaysia’s Tan planning to expose new players ahead of AFC Asian Cup China 2023 Qualifiers 

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Malaysia’s Tan planning to expose new players ahead of AFC Asian Cup China 2023 Qualifiers 

Kuala Lumpur: Head coach Tan Cheng Hoe is looking to expose new players as Malaysia kick off their preparations for the AFF Cup scheduled in December and next year's final round of AFC Asian Cup China 2023 Qualifiers.

Tan will call up several fresh faces for centralised training during the FIFA international window on Oct 4-12, with international friendly matches also planned.

West Asia Wrap: Winning starts for Al Hilal, Tishreen; thrilling race in Jordan

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

West Asia Wrap: Winning starts for Al Hilal, Tishreen; thrilling race in Jordan

Jeddah: Al Hilal SFC kicked off the defence of their Saudi Pro League title with a 1-0 win over Al Ta'ee while Syrian champions Tishreen also enjoyed a winning start to their 2021-22 campaign.

In Jordan, Al Wehdat and Al Salt are engaged in a neck-and-neck battle for the title with both on 29 points. Join the-AFC.com as we review the domestic action in West Asia.

Our finishing must be better, says Rane after Bengaluru defeat Club Eagles to seal AFC Cup Group Stage berth

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Our finishing must be better, says Rane after Bengaluru defeat Club Eagles to seal AFC Cup Group Stage berth

Male: Matchwinner Jayesh Rane believes India’s Bengaluru FC must improve on their finishing if they are to enjoy success in the 2021 AFC Cup.

Debutant Rane’s 25th minute goal sealed Bengaluru a 1-0 win over Club Eagles of Maldives in their South Zone playoff at the National Stadium in Male, Maldives on Sunday as the 2016 AFC Cup runners-up advanced to Group D of this year’s competition.

Preview – 2021 AFC Cup Group D (South Zone)

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Preview – 2021 AFC Cup Group D (South Zone)

Male: The 2021 AFC Cup returns after nearly two month's absence following the conclusion of the East Zone, with ATK Mohun Bagan, Bashundhara Kings, Maziya Sports & Recreation and Bengaluru FC set to battle for a place in the knockout stage when Group D begins on Wednesday.

The Maldivian capital Male will stage the group, which sees teams from the hosts, India and Bangladesh face off, with the South Zone winners progressing to the Inter-Zone semi-final and meeting with either FC Nasaf of Uzbekistan or FC Ahal of Turkmenistan from the Central Zone.

As kick-off approaches, join the-AFC.com as we run the rule over the participating sides.