New Nottingham Forest signing Hwang Ui-jo loaned to Olympiakos

Sat, 27 Aug, 2022

New Nottingham Forest signing Hwang Ui-jo loaned to Olympiakos

London: Korea Republic international striker Hwang Ui-jo has joined Greek champions Olympiakos on loan immediately after signing for Premier League side Nottingham Forest, the two clubs announced on Friday.

Hwang, 29, who has scored 15 goals in 45 international appearances for Korea Republic, signed for Forest from Bordeaux who were relegated from Ligue 1 at the end of last season. No fee was disclosed for the transfer.

#ACL2022 (East): Knockout Stage in Numbers

Sat, 27 Aug, 2022

#ACL2022 (East): Knockout Stage in Numbers

Kuala Lumpur: The 2022 AFC Champions League (EAST) knockout stage was held over the past two weeks in Saitama as a whirlwind few days of action ended in Japan’s Urawa Red Diamonds booking their place in next February’s grand finale.

From the 19 teams that took part in the group stage (EAST) when it kicked off back in April just one remains as the representative to face the best of the west and be crowned kings of Asia. 

With the competition now taking a break until the action returns with the knockout stages in the West next year, the-AFC.com looks back at the numbers that stood out after the recent set of games.

Preview: Japan targeting history with second title

Sat, 27 Aug, 2022

Preview: Japan targeting history with second title

San Jose: Japan will be chasing a record-breaking second consecutive FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup title when they face Spain in the 2022 final at the National Stadium of Costa Rica on Sunday.

The defending champions are unbeaten in a campaign which saw them score 11 goals en route to reaching the final, while Spain also boast a similar record and will meet Japan in what will be a repeat of the last FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup decider.

IR Iran remain top in latest FIFA Men's World Ranking

Thu, 25 Aug, 2022

IR Iran remain top in latest FIFA Men's World Ranking

Kuala Lumpur: Islamic Republic of Iran gained one spot to 22nd to remain Asia's top side in the latest FIFA Men's World Ranking released on Thursday.

The top 10 Asian teams stayed unchanged with  Qatar the other Asian team improving their ranking, moving up one notch to 48th.

Hossam Al Sayed appointed Syria head coach

Thu, 25 Aug, 2022

Hossam Al Sayed appointed Syria head coach

Damascus: The Syrian Football Association has appointed the vastly experienced Hossam Al-Sayed to take charge of the national team again.

The 50-year-old tactician replaces Ghassan Maatouk, who was Syria's head coach in their last two matches in the Final Round of the AFC Asian Qualifiers - Road to Qatar™.