Westwood takes charge of Hong Kong, China

Wed, 28 Aug, 2024

Westwood takes charge of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong: Hong Kong, China have appointed former Afghanistan coach Ashley Westwood to replace Jorn Andersen as the representative team’s new head coach.

Westwood takes over after Andersen left in June to coach China League One side Yunan Yukun having qualified Hong Kong, China for the finals of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023, the first time the association had qualified for the championship since 1968.

The 47-year-old former defender previously worked in club football in India and Malaysia before taking over as Afghanistan coach in November 2023 and has signed a two-year contract.

History maker Saud joins Roma, Cancelo arrives at Al Hilal

Wed, 28 Aug, 2024

History maker Saud joins Roma, Cancelo arrives at Al Hilal

Roma: Saud Abdulhamid has created history by becoming the first Saudi Arabian player to sign for a Serie A club - with the full-back’s signing confirmed by AS Roma on Tuesday.

The 25-year-old started his career with Al Ittihad before moving to Al Hilal SFC in 2022, winning the Saudi Pro League title with both clubs.

Abdulhamid started all four matches for Saudi Arabia in their run to the Round of 16 of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™, having also won the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ title in 2022.

Europe Wrap: Son powers Tottenham; Kubo nets winner for Real Sociedad

Tue, 27 Aug, 2024

Europe Wrap: Son powers Tottenham; Kubo nets winner for Real Sociedad

Kuala Lumpur: Son Heung-min played a skipper's role as Tottenham Hotspur powered 4-0 past Everton in the English Premier League on Saturday.

Takefusa Kubo made an impact coming off the bench, striking the winning goal as Real Sociedad edged Espanyol 1-0.

Join the-AFC.com as we find out how the Asian stars performed in Europe over the past week.

Know Your Team - Korea Republic

Wed, 21 Aug, 2024

Know Your Team - Korea Republic

Kuala Lumpur: Korea Republic will be determined to build on their recent promising performances when they compete in the FIFA U20 Women’s World Colombia 2024.

Drawn in Group D, the East Asian side will have to contend with Nigeria, Venezuela and Germany in their bid to reach the knockout stage for the first time in three editions. 

Know Your Team - Japan

Wed, 21 Aug, 2024

Know Your Team - Japan

Kuala Lumpur: Japan’s mission will be to regain the title when they kick off their FIFA U20 Women’s World Colombia 2024 challenge on September 2. 

Champions in 2018, Japan were dethroned by Spain in the last edition and the Young Nadeshiko will be determined to stand at the top of the rostrum at Colombia 2024.

Youngster Yang gets Korea Republic call-up

Tue, 27 Aug, 2024

Youngster Yang gets Korea Republic call-up

Seoul: Premier League-bound teenage winger Yang Min-hyeok has been named in Hong Myung-bo's 26-man squad ahead of Korea Republic’s AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26 qualifiers against Palestine and Oman next month.

The selection marks the latest milestone for the fast-rising 18-year-old, who will join Tottenham Hotspur from current K League 1 leaders Gangwon FC in January.