Kerr, Son shortlisted for 2022 Ballon d'Or

Sat, 13 Aug, 2022

Kerr, Son shortlisted for 2022 Ballon d'Or

Kuala Lumpur: Australia's Sam Kerr and Son Heung-min of Korea Republic have been nominated for the 2022 Ballon d'Or.

Capping an amazing season, Chelsea's Kerr emerged top scorer in the 2021/22 Women's Super League.

Tottenham Hotspur star Son, meanwhile, became the first Asian player to win the English Premier League Golden Boot award. 

Esaka looking to unleash Urawa's attacking threat on Johor Darul Ta’zim

Fri, 12 Aug, 2022

Esaka looking to unleash Urawa's attacking threat on Johor Darul Ta’zim

Saitama: Urawa Red Diamonds midfielder Ataru Esaka believes an attacking approach and a positive outlook will help the two-time AFC Champions League™ winners see off Round of 16 opponents Johor Darul Ta’zim to book a place in the last eight of this year’s competition.

The teams meet in Saitama on August 19 with Urawa looking to put aside indifferent domestic form to advance to the quarter-finals of the continental club championship for the fifth time in club’s history.

AFC Cup™ 2022: ASEAN Zonal Semi-finals in Numbers

Fri, 12 Aug, 2022

AFC Cup™ 2022: ASEAN Zonal Semi-finals in Numbers

Kuala Lumpur: The Southeast Asian participants in the AFC Cup™ 2022 has been reduced to two teams following the conclusion of this week’s ASEAN Zonal Semi-finals.

PSM Makassar of Indonesia defeated Kedah Darul Aman of Malaysia in a narrow 2-1 win on Tuesday, before Kuala Lumpur City edged Vietnam’s Viettel FC on penalties the day after following a goalless draw in Ho Chi Minh City. 

Before the two victors face one another on August 24 to crown the best ASEAN team in this year’s AFC Cup and a ticket to the Inter-Zone Semi-final against India’s ATK Mohun Bagan, the-AFC.com highlights some of the standout numbers from this week’s two ties.

Qatar 2022: Six Asian Stars To Look Out For

Fri, 12 Aug, 2022

Qatar 2022: Six Asian Stars To Look Out For

Kuala Lumpur: Asia's top players will be determined to be at their best when they take on the finest in the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.

With the kick-off to the global showpiece fast approaching, the-AFC.com shines the spotlight on one key player from each of the six Asian teams who have qualified for Qatar 2022. 

Qatar 2022 - Know the Stadiums

Fri, 12 Aug, 2022

Qatar 2022 - Know the Stadiums

Doha: The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 is fast approaching and the eight stadiums are ready to welcome the world's best players and passionate fans. 

The 22nd edition of the global showpiece – the first to take place in West Asia - promises to be an experience like no other with the state of the art stadiums powered by solar panel farms and equipped with detailed cooling systems to ensure optimum conditions for the players and fans. 

One stadium will be dismantled altogether following the completion of the tournament while six of the venues will have half their seats sent to developing countries. Join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the eight stadiums and their unique designs.

Indonesia edge Vietnam for title

Sat, 13 Aug, 2022

Indonesia edge Vietnam for title

Jogjakarta: Muhammad Kafiatur Rizky was the hero as his strike secured Indonesia a 1-0 win over Vietnam in the AFF Under-16 Championship 2022 final at the Maguwoharjo Sleman Stadium on Friday.

Kafiatur struck just before the half-time whistle to give Indonesia victory in the evenly contested decider, having also beaten Vietnam 2-1 in their group stage encounter.

Stage set for expanded AFC Women’s Club Championship 2022™ – Pilot Tournament

Fri, 12 Aug, 2022

Stage set for expanded AFC Women’s Club Championship 2022™ – Pilot Tournament

Kuala Lumpur: A record six clubs from as many Member Associations (MAs) will compete in another thrilling AFC Women’s Club Championship™ – Pilot Tournament campaign as teams from both the East and West regions prepare to battle for the title.

The expanded competition will be held across two regions for the first time, with the East starting on August 15, 2022, followed by the West, five days later before culminating in a Final between the two champions in conjunction with the AFC Cup™ 2022 Final on October 22.

Korea Republic power past Canada

Fri, 12 Aug, 2022

Korea Republic power past Canada

San Jose: Korea Republic produced a second half show to defeat Canada 2-0 in their FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup Costa Rica 2022 Group C fixture at the National Stadium of Costa Rica on Thursday.

After a goalless first half, Korea Republic took a firm grip in the second half thanks to an own goal by Canada’s Brooklyn Jean Courtnall before Moon Hae-yoon sealed the three points.

Korea Republic lead the standings on goal difference, ahead of Nigeria, who defeated France by a solitary goal.

Bright start for title holders Japan

Fri, 12 Aug, 2022

Bright start for title holders Japan

Alajuela: Japan kicked off their FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup title defence with a 1-0 win over Netherlands in Group D on Thursday. 

Yuzuki Yamamoto’s first half goal proved enough for the young Nadeshiko to bag all three points to sit second behind USA, who beat Ghana 3-0 in the day’s earlier fixture.

Japan will face Ghana next on Sunday.