Zheng Zhi takes over as acting Guangzhou FC head coach

Tue, 07 Dec, 2021

Zheng Zhi takes over as acting Guangzhou FC head coach

Guangzhou: Two-time AFC Champions League winners Guangzhou FC have announced Zheng Zhi will lead the club into the championship rounds of the Chinese Super League when the competition resumes at the weekend.

Zheng, who captained Guangzhou to the AFC Champions League titles in 2013 and 2015, takes over as acting head coach from Fabio Cannavaro after the Italian left the club by mutual consent in September.

Vote For Your Best 2021 AFC Champions League Team: Defenders

Sun, 05 Dec, 2021

Vote For Your Best 2021 AFC Champions League Team: Defenders

Kuala Lumpur: The-AFC.com continues its quest to find out who the fans consider the Best XI from this year's AFC Champions League competition.

Last week we presented the candidates for the 2021 edition’s best goalkeeper, and now we shine the spotlight on the players who will make up the backline.

So, here are the 12 players in contention for the four places in defence. Review the nominees and then choose your favourite defenders for this all-star XI in the respective polls.

Vote for your Best Goal of the 2021 AFC Champions League: Semi-final 1

Fri, 03 Dec, 2021

Vote for your Best Goal of the 2021 AFC Champions League: Semi-final 1

Kuala Lumpur: The 2021 AFC Champions League witnessed some stunning goals, from long-range screamers to acrobatic bicycle kicks, and now it's down to you, the fans, to decide your favourite. 

In the first of two semi-finals, the-AFC.com has selected 10 goals to review and then let us know which one you think is the pick of the bunch. Review the nominees and don't forget to cast your vote at the bottom of the article. 

Oman join Qatar in knockout stage

Tue, 07 Dec, 2021

Oman join Qatar in knockout stage

Doha: Oman finished second in Group A to advance into the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021 quarter-finals after defeating Bahrain 3-0 at the Ahmed bin Ali Stadium on Monday.

Both teams needed the three points to advance with Oman eventually sealing their berth after Qatar defeated Iraq 3-0 at the Al Bayt Stadium to maintain their perfect record.

Oman will face Group B winners Tunisia in the quarter-finals, while Qatar take on UAE on Friday.

UAE through to quarter-finals

Tue, 07 Dec, 2021

UAE through to quarter-finals

Doha: United Arab Emirates advanced to the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021 quarter-finals despite falling to a 1-0 defeat to Tunisia in their final Group B match on Monday.

UAE, who went into the tie with a perfect record of two wins, booked their place after Mauritania defeated Syria 2-1 in the other Group B tie. 

Defeat to Tunisia meant UAE finished as the runners-up and they will face Group A winners Qatar in the quarter-finals on Friday.

Vietnam’s title defence off to flying start, Malaysia sail past Cambodia

Tue, 07 Dec, 2021

Vietnam’s title defence off to flying start, Malaysia sail past Cambodia

Singapore: Vietnam and Malaysia opened their AFF Cup Group B campaigns with flying colours after beating Laos and Cambodia respectively at the Bishan Stadium on Monday. 

A goal in each half saw Vietnam kick off their AFF Cup title defence with a 2-0 win over Cambodia. 

First half goals from Safawi Rasid and Akhyar Rashid, coupled with substitute Kogleswaran Raj’s second half, effort secured Malaysia the points against Cambodia. 

Saudi Arabia take over top spot in the AFC Club Competitions Ranking

Mon, 06 Dec, 2021

Saudi Arabia take over top spot in the AFC Club Competitions Ranking

Kuala Lumpur: Al Hilal SFC’s record breaking victory in the AFC Champions League 2021 Final has propelled Saudi Arabia to the top of the latest AFC Club Competitions Ranking.

With the results of clubs participating in the four previous sporting seasons, Saudi Arabia lead the rankings on 100 points as Korea Republic trail in second on 95.462 points followed by former leaders Japan, who dropped to third place, on 93.412 points.