Australia's Nisbet moves to Ross County

Fri, 23 Aug, 2024

Australia's Nisbet moves to Ross County

Gosford: Australia international Josh Nisbet has paid tribute to Central Coast Mariners after the midfielder confirmed his departure from the AFC Cup™ winners on Thursday to sign for Scottish side Ross County as a free agent.

Nisbet leaves the A-League side after six seasons and he was central to the club’s treble winning season last year, when Mariners also claimed the A-League Championship and Premiership in an historic campaign for the Gosford based outfit.

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Asia at the #U20WWC

Fri, 23 Aug, 2024

Asia at the #U20WWC

Kuala Lumpur: Asia's four representatives will be seeking to reach the summit at the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Colombia 2024 after having emerged champions in three of the previous 10 editions.

As Australia, DPR Korea, Japan and Korea Republic enter the final phase of their preparations for the August 31-September 22 global showpiece, the-AFC.com takes a look at how Asian teams have fared in the previous editions.

#ChallengeLeague set for take off

Thu, 22 Aug, 2024

#ChallengeLeague set for take off

Kuala Lumpur: The 18 hopefuls learnt their path to glory following the conclusion of the AFC Challenge League™ (ACGL) Group Stage Draw at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.

The 18 teams were divided into five groups - three comprising four teams from the West each and two involving three teams from the East each with the gleaming new trophy also unveiled during the draw.

#ChallengeLeague trophy unveiled ahead of highly anticipated season

Thu, 22 Aug, 2024

#ChallengeLeague trophy unveiled ahead of highly anticipated season

Kuala Lumpur: The final trophy in the Asian Football Confederation’s (AFC) family of revamped club competitions was revealed on Thursday afternoon in Kuala Lumpur.

Amid the dazzling draw ceremony for the Group Stage of the AFC Challenge League™ (ACGL) 2024/25 season, the silverware on offer was showcased to a warm reception at the AFC House by AFC General Secretary, Datuk Seri Windsor John.

Philippines' Schrock calls time on career

Wed, 21 Aug, 2024

Philippines' Schrock calls time on career

Manila: Former Philippines captain Stephan Schrock announced his retirement from football on Wednesday as he celebrated his 37th birthday.

The Germany-born midfielder played 61 times for the Philippines, including leading the nation to the finals of the AFC Asian Cup in the United Arab Emirates in 2019, the first time the country had qualified for the continental championship.

Ikeda steps down as Japan head coach

Wed, 21 Aug, 2024

Ikeda steps down as Japan head coach

Tokyo: Japan Football Association has confirmed that Futoshi Ikeda has left his post as head coach of the women’s national team following the end of his contract.

Ikeda took over from Asako Takakura in 2021 and left after having taken charge of Japan at the recent Paris Olympics 2024.