China PR's Aisikaer inks deal with Sweden's Mjallby AIF

Thu, 30 Mar, 2023

China PR's Aisikaer inks deal with Sweden's Mjallby AIF

Beijing: Aifeierding Aisikaer will join Swedish side Mjallby AIF on a one-year loan deal from former AFC Champions League winners Guangzhou FC subject to a successful medical, the Allsvenskaan club has announced.

Aisikaer captained China’s team at the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2023, when the Antonio Puche-coached outfit reached the quarter-finals, where they were eliminated by Korea Republic in extra-time.

#AFCU17 Thailand 2023 Groups Finalised

Thu, 30 Mar, 2023

#AFCU17 Thailand 2023 Groups Finalised

Bangkok: The stage is set for a thrilling AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 following the official draw on Thursday.

The 16 teams were divided into four groups for the June 15-July 2 tournament, which will see the top four sides seal their places in the FIFA U-17 World Cup Peru 2023 in November.

One Month to the Final - How They're Shaping Up: Al Hilal SFC

Tue, 28 Mar, 2023

One Month to the Final - How They're Shaping Up: Al Hilal SFC

Riyadh: Next week marks exactly one year since new signing Michael made the difference for Al Hilal SFC in a 2-1 scrappy win over Sharjah FC which launched their AFC Champions League™ and set them on a journey that is set to culminate in a third final date with Urawa Red Diamonds.

It has been a ride full of ups and downs for Asia’s most decorated club who are aiming to extend their record to five AFC Champions League titles, while preventing their final opponents from closing the gap to one title.
 
With just a month to go until the resumption of one of Asia’s greatest club rivalries when the first leg takes place at King Fahd International Stadium in Riyadh, and having looked at how things are shaping up at Urawa, the-AFC.com reviews the status quo at King Fahd International Stadium.

One Month To The Final – How They're Shaping Up: Urawa Red Diamonds

Tue, 28 Mar, 2023

One Month To The Final – How They're Shaping Up: Urawa Red Diamonds

Saitama: It’s been more than seven months since Urawa Red Diamonds defeated Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors on penalties to book their ticket to a fourth AFC Champions League™ final and, as it subsequently turned out, a third meeting with Al Hilal SFC in the showpiece event in the past six editions. 

Much has changed in that time, with a host of arrivals and departures at the Saitama club who, like their opponents, are aiming to become the first three-time winners of the competition in the AFC Champions League era, although the Saudi side did win a further two Asian Club Championships prior to 2002-03.
 
With just a month to go until the resumption of one of Asia’s greatest club rivalries when the first leg takes place at King Fahd International Stadium in Riyadh on April 29, the-AFC.com takes a look at how the two clubs are shaping up, starting with Urawa. 

#ACBeachSoccer Thailand 2023: In Numbers

Wed, 29 Mar, 2023

#ACBeachSoccer Thailand 2023: In Numbers

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 will be remembered for producing high drama and breathtaking goals over 32 matches with Islamic Republic of Iran winning a record-equalling third title in Pattaya.

With the sun settling on the Jomtien Beach Arena, the-AFC.com highlights some interesting facts and figures that caught the eye throughout the tournament.