Europe Wrap: Son powers Tottenham; Kubo nets winner for Real Sociedad

Tue, 27 Aug, 2024

Europe Wrap: Son powers Tottenham; Kubo nets winner for Real Sociedad

Kuala Lumpur: Son Heung-min played a skipper's role as Tottenham Hotspur powered 4-0 past Everton in the English Premier League on Saturday.

Takefusa Kubo made an impact coming off the bench, striking the winning goal as Real Sociedad edged Espanyol 1-0.

Join the-AFC.com as we find out how the Asian stars performed in Europe over the past week.

Youngster Yang gets Korea Republic call-up

Tue, 27 Aug, 2024

Youngster Yang gets Korea Republic call-up

Seoul: Premier League-bound teenage winger Yang Min-hyeok has been named in Hong Myung-bo's 26-man squad ahead of Korea Republic’s AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26 qualifiers against Palestine and Oman next month.

The selection marks the latest milestone for the fast-rising 18-year-old, who will join Tottenham Hotspur from current K League 1 leaders Gangwon FC in January.

Know Your Team - Japan

Wed, 21 Aug, 2024

Know Your Team - Japan

Kuala Lumpur: Japan’s mission will be to regain the title when they kick off their FIFA U20 Women’s World Colombia 2024 challenge on September 2. 

Champions in 2018, Japan were dethroned by Spain in the last edition and the Young Nadeshiko will be determined to stand at the top of the rostrum at Colombia 2024.

Branko Ivankovic takes centre stage in latest Coaches Circle

Thu, 22 Aug, 2024

Branko Ivankovic takes centre stage in latest Coaches Circle

Kuala Lumpur: Croatia’s Branko Ivankovic, whose coaching career spans three decades, stars in the latest edition of Coaches Circle, now available on the-AFC.com.

Ivankovic, currently at the helm of the China PR national team after leading Oman in the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™, is one of the Continent’s most decorated coaches, having managed some of Asia’s most renowned clubs including the Islamic Republic of Iran’s Persepolis FC, China PR’s Shandong Taishan, and Saudi Arabian sides Al Ettifaq and Al Ahli.

Abu Dhabi’s confident start delights Hassanien

Mon, 26 Aug, 2024

Abu Dhabi’s confident start delights Hassanien

Riyadh: Head coach Sara Hassanien was beaming after her Abu Dhabi Country Club side opened their AFC Women’s Champions League™ 2024/25 Preliminary Stage Group A campaign with three points on Sunday.

The hard-fought 2-1 win against Young Elephants FC has led the Egyptian to believe that her side will go into their next game with a spring in their step as Abu Dhabi look to book a place in the group stage of the inaugural tournament.

Niber-Lawrence thrilled to have delivered for Nasaf

Mon, 26 Aug, 2024

Niber-Lawrence thrilled to have delivered for Nasaf

Kota Kinabalu: Lily Niber-Lawrence could not have asked for a better continental debut after steering Uzbekistan’s PFC Nasaf to a 1-0 win against APF Football Club of Nepal in their AFC Women’s Champions League™ 2024/25 Preliminary Stage Group C tie on Sunday.

The decisive moment came in the 49th minute, with the midfielder calmly slotting home the rebound after substitute Lyudmila Karachik’s effort struck the bar.

ASEAN Wrap: JDT defend FA Cup; Macarthur stake claim for title

Mon, 26 Aug, 2024

ASEAN Wrap: JDT defend FA Cup; Macarthur stake claim for title

Kuala Lumpur: Johor Darul Ta’zim lifted the Malaysia FA Cup for a fourth time after an impressive performance against Selangor in Saturday’s final.

Macarthur FC survived a scare before booking their place in the quarter-finals of the 2024 Australia Cup while Buriram United and Port FC remained in close proximity after another round of exciting action in Thai League 1.

Matches were also played in Cambodia, Singapore and Indonesia, so join the-AFC.com as we recap the action from across Southeast Asia.

Central & South Asia Wrap: Sepahan take pole; Nasaf tighten grip

Mon, 26 Aug, 2024

Central & South Asia Wrap: Sepahan take pole; Nasaf tighten grip

Tashkent: Sepahan FC were the big winners on Matchday 2 of the Iran Pro League as they moved two points clear at the top of the standings.

In Uzbekistan, FC Nasaf stayed firmly in charge of the title race after back-to-back wins while Abdysh-Ata Kant beat closest rivals FC Dordoi Bishkek in the Kyrgyz League.
 
Paro FC stayed in charge in Bhutan so join the-AFC.com as we take a look at how the domestic action unfolded across Central and South Asia this past week.

East Asia Wrap: Sanfrecce within striking distance, Lingard spoils Gangwon’s party

Mon, 26 Aug, 2024

East Asia Wrap: Sanfrecce within striking distance, Lingard spoils Gangwon’s party

Kuala Lumpur: Sanfrecce Hiroshima secured their sixth consecutive victory, defeating Kashiwa Reysol 2-0 to edge closer to the top of the J1 League.

There was also action in Korea Republic and Chinese Taipei so join the-AFC.com as we recap the past week's domestic action across East Asia.

West Asia Wrap: Al Hilal roar; Al Duhail stay perfect

Mon, 26 Aug, 2024

West Asia Wrap: Al Hilal roar; Al Duhail stay perfect

Doha: A first half blitz secured Al Hilal SFC a 3-0 win against Al Akhdoud as the Asian giants began their bid for a 20th Saudi Pro League title in style.

Al Duhail SC, meanwhile, continued their fine start to the season with a third straight win.

The action kicked off in the United Arab Emirates while there were also matches in Jordan, Kuwait and Oman so join the-AFC.com as we review all the matches that took place across West Asia the past week.