Yokoyama seals Birmingham move, JDT get Undabarrena and Israfilov

Mon, 12 Aug, 2024

Yokoyama seals Birmingham move, JDT get Undabarrena and Israfilov

Birmingham: Japanese forward Ayumu Yokoyama has signed for English Championship outfit Birmingham City on a three-year contract.

The 21-year-old had a fruitful season with Sagan Tosu in the J-League 1 2024 season where he played all but one of their 25 matches, notching five goals and three assists.

Thrilling #ACLElite League Stage showdowns to be revealed

Fri, 09 Aug, 2024

Thrilling #ACLElite League Stage showdowns to be revealed

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian club game will mark another pivotal milestone when the cast for the groundbreaking AFC Champions League Elite™ (ACL Elite) 2024/25 season assembles for the official League Stage draw ceremony on Friday, August 16 at 5pm.

To be held at the InterContinental Kuala Lumpur, the event will reveal highly anticipated battles between Asia’s best 24 clubs for the maiden edition of the revamped men’s Continental club competition.

Stars of the AFC Cup

Fri, 09 Aug, 2024

Stars of the AFC Cup

Kuala Lumpur: The curtains have come down on a glorious era in Asian club football with the prestigious AFC Cup™ drawing to a conclusion at the end of last season with Asian club football set to embark on an exciting new journey.

Over the AFC Cup's two-decade-long history since launching in 2004, numerous players across the continent have shone brightly, providing unforgettable moments to savour for Asian football fans.

The-AFC.com selects 10 superstars who lit up the AFC Cup, making it one of the most enjoyable competitions in the Asian football calendar.

Central & South Asia Wrap: Nasaf edge Pakhtakor to stay ahead

Mon, 12 Aug, 2024

Central & South Asia Wrap: Nasaf edge Pakhtakor to stay ahead

Tashkent: FC Nasaf maintained top spot in the Uzbekistan Premier League while FC Istiklol stayed perfect in Tajikistan.

In the Kyrgyz Premier League, league leaders Abdysh-Ata Kant suffered mixed fortunes, while the title clash in the Bhutan Premier League heated up with Paro FC regaining the top spot.

The-AFC.com brings you up to date on all the domestic action from Central and South Asia.

East Wrap: Gangwon go top; Sanfrecce close in on summit

Mon, 12 Aug, 2024

East Wrap: Gangwon go top; Sanfrecce close in on summit

Tokyo: Gangwon edged Gimcheon Sangmu 2-1 in a top of the table clash in the K League 1, with the victory seeing them leapfrog their beaten rivals into top spot.

Sanfrecce Hiroshima, meanwhile, closed in on J1 League leaders Machida Zelvia after posting a 2-0 win over Cerezo Osaka.

There was also action in China PR and Chinese Taipei so join the-AFC.com as we recap the past week's domestic action across East Asia.

West Asia Wrap: Al Shamal stun Al Sadd; Al Hussein, Kuwait SC start in style

Mon, 12 Aug, 2024

West Asia Wrap: Al Shamal stun Al Sadd; Al Hussein, Kuwait SC start in style

Doha: Defending champions Al Sadd SC were stunned by Al Shamal as the Qatar Stars League 2024/25 season kicked off over the weekend.

There were, however, winning starts for the reigning champions of Jordan and Kuwait so join the-AFC.com as we take a look at how the domestic action unfolded across West Asia.

AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ Technical Report available now!

Fri, 09 Aug, 2024

AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ Technical Report available now!

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ Technical Report is now available on the-AFC.com, offering a comprehensive analysis of the grandest-ever edition of the Continental showpiece that was held in Qatar from 12 January to 10 February 2024.

The publication provides a detailed account of the 18th edition of Asia’s crown jewel that witnessed a stunning 132 goals scored over 51 matches as Qatar successfully defended their title with a 3-1 win over Jordan at the iconic Lusail Stadium where a record 86,492 capacity crowd created a deafening atmosphere worthy of any Final.