Monika Staab named Saudi Arabia women's head coach 

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Monika Staab named Saudi Arabia women's head coach 

Riyadh: The Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) has appointed former German international Monika Staab as the new head coach of the Saudi women’s national football team.

The highly rated Staab, who has more than 25 years of experience as a player and coach, was previously in charge of Qatar women's national football team for 15 months before taking the coaching role at SAFF.

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2021 AFC Champions League Group Stage – 5 of the Best: Solo Goals

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

2021 AFC Champions League Group Stage – 5 of the Best: Solo Goals

Kuala Lumpur: The-AFC.com's '5 of the Best' spotlight on 2021 AFC Champions League Group Stage action this week highlights goals that are far more about the individual than the collective. 

It was all about the team last week in our round up of great 2021 AFC Champions League Group Stage goals, but this week we recall five solo goals where players have taken matters into their own hands and produced a moment of individual brilliance.

After reviewing these five fantastic finishes, vote for your favourite at the bottom of the article.

Preview: Bengaluru FC, Club Eagles face off for final AFC Cup group stage slot

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Preview: Bengaluru FC, Club Eagles face off for final AFC Cup group stage slot

Male: India's Bengaluru FC and Club Eagles of Maldives square off at the National Stadium in Male on Sunday for the sole remaining ticket to the 2021 AFC Cup group stage.

The playoff, initially scheduled to be played in May, was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic with Sunday's winners advancing to Group D of the 2021 AFC Cup.

Both teams have already seen action in the 2021 AFC Cup with Club Eagles advancing to the playoff following a 2-0 win over Bhutan's Thimphu FC in the preliminary round while Bengaluru scored an emphatic 5-0 victory over Nepal's Tribhuvan Army in April.

Japan stay top, Qatar surge in latest FIFA World Ranking

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Japan stay top, Qatar surge in latest FIFA World Ranking

Kuala Lumpur: Qatar moved up an impressive 16 spots while Japan continue to lead as Asia's best ranked team in the latest FIFA World Ranking released on Thursday. 

Felix Sanchez’s Qatar made a significant jump to 42nd (fifth in Asia) after reaching the 2021 Gold Cup semi-finals – recording the largest climb of the month and equalling their highest-ever position in the FIFA World Ranking, which dates back to the first edition in 1993.

Hai: Solid defence crucial for Vietnam's Asian Qualifiers - Road to Qatar campaign

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Hai: Solid defence crucial for Vietnam's Asian Qualifiers - Road to Qatar campaign

Hanoi: With some of the continent's best teams in the fray, Vietnam are leaving no stone unturned in ensuring they are fully prepared for their AFC Asian Qualifiers - Road to Qatar campaign.

Drawn in Group B with Japan, Australia, Saudi Arabia, China PR and Oman, centre-back Que Ngoc Hai said Vietnam will have to be defensively resolute against Asia's best sides.

Korea Republic's Kim Min-jae joins Fenerbahce

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Korea Republic's Kim Min-jae joins Fenerbahce

Istanbul: Korea Republic international defender Kim Min-jae has joined Fenerbahce, the Turkish club announced on Friday.

The 24-year-old was unveiled on social media by the Istanbul-based outfit after signing from Chinese Super League side Beijing FC.

China PR to kick off AFC Asian Qualifiers - Road to Qatar preparations in Shanghai

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

China PR to kick off AFC Asian Qualifiers - Road to Qatar preparations in Shanghai

Shanghai: Head coach Li Tie has called up 31 players for a training camp ahead of China PR's AFC Asian Qualifiers - Road to Qatar campaign.

The squad will check in on Tuesday in Shanghai with Spain-based striker Wu lei scheduled to report for training by August 26.