AFC’s #StayActive continues to raise awareness on physical and mental wellbeing 

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

AFC’s #StayActive continues to raise awareness on physical and mental wellbeing 

Kuala Lumpur: Former Indonesian international and head coach Bima Sakti, ex-Iraqi forward Mohamad Nasser Shakroun and Afghanistan’s Zohib Islam Amiri are the latest Asian stars to lend their voices to the highly engaging Asian Football Confederation’s (AFC) #StayActive series.

Encouraging fans to follow the World Health Organization’s (WHO) call to stay active and to maintain their physical distance during the COVID-19 pandemic, some of the Continent’s biggest names have been doing their part to emphasise the importance of physical and mental wellbeing by inspiring fans to follow their routines.

5 of the Best: Acrobatic Goals

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

5 of the Best: Acrobatic Goals

Kuala Lumpur: Goals, goals and more goals from the AFC Cup as this week the-AFC.com looks back on five fantastic efforts by some big-name stars from Syria to Singapore.

After featuring fabulous free-kicks, long-range stunners and individual brilliance, this week's edition takes in one of our most popular categories: acrobatic goals. Athletic, exciting and often jaw-dropping, enjoy these magnificent efforts and then select your favourite by voting at the bottom of the article.

Taha to steer Lebanon’s challenge

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Taha to steer Lebanon’s challenge

Beirut: Lebanon Football Association has appointed Jamal Taha as head coach of the Lebanon national team.

The 53-year-old former national team midfielder replaces Romanian Liviu Ciobotariu who left Lebanon in March following the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic with the LFA deciding not to renew his contract.

Kuwait announce preliminary squad for Finals

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Kuwait announce preliminary squad for Finals

Kuwait City: Kuwait Football Association revealed on Wednesday a preliminary 29-player squad for the upcoming AFC Futsal Championship 2020, which will be held in Turkmenistan.

Brazilian head coach Ricardo Sobral "Cacau" will be leading Kuwait in a tough Group B which also has giants Japan in addition to Lebanon and Kyrgyz Republic.

Carpenter set for European champions Lyon

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Carpenter set for European champions Lyon

Lyon: Australian full-back Ellie Carpenter is set to join six-time UEFA Women’s Champions League winners Olympique Lyonnais, the club confirmed on Wednesday.

The 20-year-old joins what is arguably the most dominant club in the women’s football world from American outfit Portland Thorns, with the clubs agreeing on undisclosed transfer terms.

Lyon are the winners of the past four European titles and home to some of the world’s top players, including 2018 Ballon d’Or winner Ada Hegerberg and 2019 AFC Women’s Player of the Year Saki Kumagai.

UAE Pro League recommends 2019-20 season not be resumed

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

UAE Pro League recommends 2019-20 season not be resumed

Dubai: The UAE Pro League has recommended that the 2019-20 season not be continued following a meeting on Wednesday.

An extraordinary general assembly has been called on Thursday to discuss the implications of the recommendation on the 2019-20 and 2020-21 seasons, in consultation with the UAE Football Association.

The Asian Football Quiz - National Team Badges

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

The Asian Football Quiz - National Team Badges

Kuala Lumpur: Think you know everything about the Asian game from Jordan to Japan and from Beirut to Brisbane? Take on the Asian Football Quiz!

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