Ronaldo double powers Al Nassr past Al Akhdoud

Sat, 25 Nov, 2023

Ronaldo double powers Al Nassr past Al Akhdoud

Riyadh: Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Al Nassr defeated Al Akhdoud 3-0 on Friday to keep the pressure on Saudi Pro League 2023/24 leaders Al Hilal SFC.

The win took Al Nassr to within a point of Al Hilal, who play Al Hazm on Saturday. Defending champions Al Ittihad, however, had to settle for 1-1 draw with Al Ettifaq.

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Round 2 - MD2: Facts & Figures

Thu, 23 Nov, 2023

Round 2 - MD2: Facts & Figures

Kuala Lumpur: After two matchdays, the Preliminary Joint Qualification - Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ takes a break and will return in March.

While it is still early days, Matchday Two provided a glimpse of how the second round could eventually finish so join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the facts and figures from an eventful round of action.

Preparation key for Palestine

Thu, 23 Nov, 2023

Preparation key for Palestine

Kuala Lumpur: Head coach Makram Daboub said he will pay attention to detail after Palestine were drawn in Group C of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™. 

Set to make only their third appearance in the Finals, Palestine will face three-time champions Islamic Republic of Iran, United Arab Emirates and Hong Kong, China in their bid to make the knockout stage for the first time. 

#AFCU23 Qatar 2024 groups finalised

Mon, 25 Mar, 2024

#AFCU23 Qatar 2024 groups finalised

Doha: The AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ has all the ingredients to be a thriller following the official draw in Doha on Thursday.

Defending champions Saudi Arabia lead the cast, with former winners Korea Republic (2020), Uzbekistan (2018), Japan (2016) and Iraq (2013) also looking to become the first team to lift the coveted trophy for a second time.