Qatar edge Egypt on penalties to claim third place

Sun, 19 Dec, 2021

Qatar edge Egypt on penalties to claim third place

Doha: Meshaal Barsham saved two spot-kicks as Qatar defeated Egypt 5-4 on penalties in the FIFA Arab Cup 2021 third-place playoff at Stadium 974 on Saturday.

After 120 minutes of goalless action the match was decided on penalties with Barsham denying Egypt’s Mohamed Sherif having already saved Ahmed Hegazy's effort moments earlier.

Jorn Andersen takes charge of Hong Kong

Sat, 18 Dec, 2021

Jorn Andersen takes charge of Hong Kong

Hong Kong: The Hong Kong Football Association confirmed on Saturday that Norwegian Jorn Andersen has taken over as head coach of the territory’s men’s representative team.

Andersen replaces Mixu Paatelainen at the helm and will lead Hong Kong into next year’s qualifiers for the AFC Asian Cup China 2023.

Vote for your Best Goal of the 2021 AFC Cup

Sat, 18 Dec, 2021

Vote for your Best Goal of the 2021 AFC Cup

Kuala Lumpur: After last year’s AFC Cup was cancelled, the 2021 edition did not disappoint, with Bahrain’s Muharraq Club crowned champions of a tournament that offered numerous memorable moments. 

As fans of Asian football start to look towards next year, the-AFC.com brings the curtain down on the 2021 AFC Cup by reviewing some of the finest goals scored in the continental competition. 

Enjoy our 10 nominees for the best goal of the tournament and then vote for your favourite at the bottom of the article. 

Leo Silva joins Nagoya from Kashima

Sat, 18 Dec, 2021

Leo Silva joins Nagoya from Kashima

Hong Kong: Former AFC Champions League winner Leo Silva has joined Nagoya Grampus from Kashima Antlers, Nagoya announced on Saturday.

The Brazilian, who was a key member of the midfield as Kashima won the continental club championship in 2018, ends a five-season stint with the Ibaraki-based outfit to move to Nagoya.

Theerathon moves back to Buriram

Fri, 17 Dec, 2021

Theerathon moves back to Buriram

Buriram: Thailand international defender Theerathon Bunmathan has left J1 League club Yokohama F Marinos to sign for Buriram United, the Japanese outfit have announced.

Theerathon, who is currently in Singapore representing his nation at the AFF Cup, ends a three-year association with Marinos which saw him feature in the side that won the J1 League title in 2019.

Hamdallah joins Saudi Arabia’s Al Ittihad

Fri, 17 Dec, 2021

Hamdallah joins Saudi Arabia’s Al Ittihad

Jeddah: 2020 AFC Champions League top scorer Abderrazak Hamdallah has joined Al Ittihad, the Saudi Pro League outfit announced on their Twitter account on Thursday.

“Welcome the new tiger; Abderrazak Hamdallah,” said Al Ittihad on Twitter with the 30-year-old forward joining the two-time AFC Champions League winners on a season and a half contract.