Cuper takes over as Syria head coach

Fri, 03 Feb, 2023

Cuper takes over as Syria head coach

Damascus: Veteran Argentine coach Hector Cuper has been appointed head coach of Syria, the national football federation announced on Thursday.

"Argentina's Hector Cuper, new coach of Syria. The new coach of the Syrian national team and his assistant staff will arrive in Syria in the coming days," the Syrian Football Association posted on Facebook, without specifying the duration of his contract.

SAFF ready to stage a spectacular AFC Asian Cup 2027™

Thu, 02 Feb, 2023

SAFF ready to stage a spectacular AFC Asian Cup 2027™

Manama: The 33rd AFC Congress confirmed the Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) as the Host Association of the AFC Asian Cup 2027™ in the capital city of Bahrain yesterday.

Having being crowned champions of Asia on three different occasions (1984, 1988, 1996), Saudi Arabia are also among the most successful teams to have ever participated in the flagship contest. 

Transfer Wrap: Big names on the move (West)

Thu, 02 Feb, 2023

Transfer Wrap: Big names on the move (West)

Dubai: The end of January concluded one of the most exciting winter transfer windows in recent times across the world, and Asian football was no exception.

Whether it was replacing injured players, plugging defensive gaps, or boosting their squads ahead of a title charge or a relegation battle, clubs in West Asia were busy throughout the month. The-AFC.com looks at some of the key moves across the region this winter.

Transfer Wrap: Big names on the move (ASEAN & East)

Thu, 02 Feb, 2023

Transfer Wrap: Big names on the move (ASEAN & East)

Kuala Lumpur: It’s been a busy month in the world of transfers across Asia with big names swapping clubs domestically as well as moving between countries and continents. 

With a number of clubs signing players ahead of the kick-off to their 2023 campaigns and others looking to bolster their squads mid-season, the-AFC.com highlights some of the most notable moves involving teams from the East and ASEAN regions in recent weeks. 

Gustavsson names Australia Cup of Nations squad

Thu, 02 Feb, 2023

Gustavsson names Australia Cup of Nations squad

Sydney: A 25-player Australia squad has been named by head coach Tony Gustavsson to contest the 2023 Cup of Nations to be hosted across New South Wales later this month.  

The six-match tournament - which will also feature Spain, Jamaica and Czech Republic - will kick-off in Gosford on February 16 with Matchday 2 in Sydney three days later before the Cup of Nations concludes on February 22 in Newcastle.  

Al Ahly sweep aside Auckland City in opener

Thu, 02 Feb, 2023

Al Ahly sweep aside Auckland City in opener

Tangiers: Egyptian giants Al Ahly brushed past New Zealand's Auckland City 3-0 on Wednesday in the opening round of the FIFA Club World Cup Morocco 2022.

Hussein El Shahat hammered in a long-range drive in first-half stoppage time for Al Ahly, who added to their lead with goals from Mohamed Sherif and Percy Tau.