Kerr, Kang shortlisted for FIFA Puskas Award

Sat, 23 Sep, 2023

Kerr, Kang shortlisted for FIFA Puskas Award

Kuala Lumpur: Australia's Sam Kerr and Korea Republic's Kang Seong-jin have been nominated for the 2023 FIFA Puskas Award.

Kerr and Kang are among 11 players in the running for the prestigious award.

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#ACL - Review: Matchday 1

Fri, 22 Sep, 2023

#ACL - Review: Matchday 1

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday One of the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 lived up to expectations with high quality action across the continent.

With global superstars Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar making their debuts, eight former AFC Champions League winners in the fray and just as many teams making their first bows, the coming weeks promise more enthralling action.
 
Join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the thrills and spills of Matchday One.

Ronaldo, Talisca power Al Nassr past Al Ahli

Sat, 23 Sep, 2023

Ronaldo, Talisca power Al Nassr past Al Ahli

Riyadh: Cristiano Ronaldo and Talisca netted braces as Al Nassr defeated Al Ahli Saudi 4-2 in a 2023/24 Saudi Pro League tie on Friday.

The victory was Al Nassr's fifth consecutive win after having opened their campaign with back-to-back defeats as they moved up to 15 points, three adrift of leaders and defending champions Al Ittihad.

Flying starts for China PR, Japan in women's football

Fri, 22 Sep, 2023

Flying starts for China PR, Japan in women's football

Hangzhou: Defending champions Japan and China PR kicked off their Hangzhou Asian Games women's football campaigns in emphatic fashion on Friday.

Japan defeated Bangladesh 8-0 while China PR cruised 16-0 past Mongolia. 

In the men's competition, Uzbekistan took a firm grip on the Group C top spot after a 1-0 win over Hong Kong, China while Qatar suffered a setback after they were held 0-0 by Palestine in Group B.

Qualifiers Round 2: Australia first to qualify from Group B

Fri, 22 Sep, 2023

Qualifiers Round 2: Australia first to qualify from Group B

Hanoi: Australia booked their place in the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup™ Indonesia 2024 after defeating Vietnam 2-1 in their Qualifiers Round 2 tie at the National Youth Football Training Centre on Friday.

There's still a game against Bangladesh remaining but with six points, Australia have assured themselves a place among the top two in Group B.
 
As for Vietnam, they are still in the hunt for a place in the Finals and face a direct fight with their next opponents Philippines, who put themselves back into contention after a 3-1 win over Bangladesh earlier on Friday.

Ong demands better finishing from Sabah FC

Fri, 22 Sep, 2023

Ong demands better finishing from Sabah FC

Kota Kinabalu: Malaysia’s Sabah FC may have announced themselves on the AFC CupTM stage in emphatic fashion after securing a 3-1 win over Singapore’s Hougang United but head coach Ong Kim Swee is adamant that there is still room for improvement.

Gabriel Peres set the Rhinos on their way at Likas Stadium on Thursday with a brace from Darren Lok sealing a debut win for Sabah under heavy rain. 

Patient approach pays off for Macarthur's Sterjovski

Fri, 22 Sep, 2023

Patient approach pays off for Macarthur's Sterjovski

Yangon: Macarthur FC head coach Mile Sterjovski credited his players’ patient approach for their 3-0 win against Myanmar’s Shan United in their AFC Cup™ 2023/2024 Group F tie at the Thuwunna Stadium on Thursday.

Valère Germain’s first half penalty set the tone for tournament debutants Macarthur, who wrapped up the win with late goals from substitutes Ali Auglah and Lachlan Rose.