Oman, Bahrain to square off for title

Wed, 01 Jan, 2025

Oman, Bahrain to square off for title

Kuwait City: Oman will meet Kuwait to decide the 2024 Gulf Cup champions after securing hard fought semi-final wins on Tuesday.

Oman edged Saudi Arabia 2-1 while Bahrain defeated Kuwait 1-0 to advance to Saturday's final.

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AFC ushers in 2025 with unveiling of new brand identity

Mon, 30 Dec, 2024

AFC ushers in 2025 with unveiling of new brand identity

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has heralded 2025 by signalling the start of a brand new era today with the unveiling of a new logo and identity to reflect and reinforce the continued trajectory of the Confederation’s progress and rising standards in the coming years.

This latest milestone marks the Confederation’s first logo evolution in more than 23 years and only the second time in history that the AFC corporate brand has transformed following the introduction of its ‘shield’ logo shortly after its formation in 1954, which was subsequently updated in 2001.

Caught on Camera: Asian Football’s glorious 2024

Tue, 31 Dec, 2024

Caught on Camera: Asian Football’s glorious 2024

Kuala Lumpur: 2024 was a year to remember for Asian football, with exceptional performances and historic achievements across the continent.

DPR Korea added to their impressive legacy, while Qatar, Japan and Islamic Republic of Iran secured major continental titles.

On the clubs' front, Al Ain FC and Central Coast Mariners etched their names in history with landmark triumphs in continental competitions.

Join the-AFC.com as we bid farewell to 2024 with a selection of the finest images captured over the last 12 months.

#ACLElite - Arif tops best goal of MD1 (East) poll

Thu, 02 Jan, 2025

#ACLElite - Arif tops best goal of MD1 (East) poll

Kuala Lumpur: Arif Aiman's strike against China PR's Shanghai Port FC has been voted as the best goal of Matchday One of the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 League Stage.

The Johor Darul Ta'zim winger received 38 percent of the votes to advance to the semi-finals.

Check out the five Matchday One - East goals once again and view the polling result at the bottom of the article.

Voting for the Matchday Two (West) best goals begins on Friday.

Europe Wrap: Hee-chan stars as Wolves move clear of relegation zone

Tue, 31 Dec, 2024

Europe Wrap: Hee-chan stars as Wolves move clear of relegation zone

Kuala Lumpur: It has been a busy period for the Asian contingent plying their trade in England, Italy and Scotland with matches being played across the festive period.

Leading the charge for Asia has been Korea Republic international Hwang Hee-chan, who scored in consecutive matches for Wolverhampton Wanderers as they moved clear of the relegation zone in the English Premier League while Japan's Kyogo Furuhashi was on target twice in Celtic's 4-0 win against St. Johnstone.

Join the-AFC.com as we take a look at what Asia's finest have been up to in Europe this past week.

Song rejoins Jeonbuk

Tue, 31 Dec, 2024

Song rejoins Jeonbuk

Jeonbuk: Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors have announced the signing of Korea Republic international goalkeeper Song Bum-keun while veteran defender Kim Jin-su has left the club to join domestic rivals FC Seoul.

Song has returned to the nine-times K League champions, who also announced the arrival of new coach Gus Poyet last week, after a two-year spell in Japan with Shonan Bellmare.

Suphanat strike keeps Thailand on course

Tue, 31 Dec, 2024

Suphanat strike keeps Thailand on course

Bangkok: Suphanat Muenta was the hero as Thailand beat Philippines 3-1 in extra-time to advance to the final of the ASEAN Championship 2024 on Monday.

Suphanat struck the decisive goal in extra time as the defending champions won 4-3 on aggregate and will face Vietnam in the final.

Vietnam cruise into final

Mon, 30 Dec, 2024

Vietnam cruise into final

Viet Tri: Vietnam advanced to the 2024 ASEAN Championship final after defeating four-time winners Singapore 3-1 in their semi-final second leg at the Viet Tri Stadium on Sunday.

Two-time winners Vietnam won the semi-final 5-1 on aggregate and will face either defending champions Thailand or Philippines in the final.