New signings boost Kitchee squad

Thu, 13 Jul, 2023

New signings boost Kitchee squad

Hong Kong: Premier League champions Kitchee announced three new foreign signings on Wednesday, including former Nigeria international midfielder Ogenyi Onazi, as the Alex Chu-coached club gears up for the group stage of the 2023/24 AFC Champions League™.

Brazil-born striker Juninho and former North Macedonia international defender Aleksandar Damcevski have also joined the club, who won the Hong Kong FA Cup and Senior Shield last season.

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Al Hilal snap up Milinkovic-Savic from Lazio

Thu, 13 Jul, 2023

Al Hilal snap up Milinkovic-Savic from Lazio

Paris: Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal SFC announced on Wednesday they had signed Serbia midfielder Sergej Milinkovic-Savic from Lazio on a three-year deal.

Milinkovic-Savic becomes the third big-name arrival at Al Hilal over the past month after the four-time Asian champions brought in Ruben Neves and Kalidou Koulibaly from Wolves and Chelsea respectively in June.

Japan's 'King Kazu' extends Portugal deal

Wed, 12 Jul, 2023

Japan's 'King Kazu' extends Portugal deal

Tokyo: Kazuyoshi Miura will continue playing aged 56 after the former Japan international extended his loan deal with Portuguese second-division outfit Oliveirense.

Oliveirense said on social media that the forward, who has made three appearances for the club after joining from Japan's Yokohama FC in February, will stay with them next season.

Six-month countdown begins: Vote for your all-time AFC Asian Cup™ Dream XI now!

Wed, 12 Jul, 2023

Six-month countdown begins: Vote for your all-time AFC Asian Cup™ Dream XI now!

With six months to go to the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) invites fans to vote for their all-time AFC Asian Cup™ Dream XI in its latest campaign. 

The fan whose squad matches the final selected Dream XI will get the chance to win a trip with a companion to the opening match of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ between defending champions Qatar and Lebanon.
 
Fans can visit the-AFC.com/dreamXI or the AFC’s official mobile application, AFC LIVE, to cast their votes.

Troussier determined to replicate Japan success with Vietnam

Wed, 12 Jul, 2023

Troussier determined to replicate Japan success with Vietnam

Hanoi: Philippe Troussier famously led Japan to the last 16 at the 2002 FIFA World Cup and in January will go head-to-head with his former employers at the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ after Vietnam were drawn against the Samurai Blue. 

With just six months to go before the continental showpiece kicks off, the Frenchman tells the-AFC.com about his enduring love for Japan and the parallels between his old job and his current role.