AFC Futsal Asian Cup Kuwait 2022™ official draw heralds return of futsal in Asia

Tue, 24 May, 2022

AFC Futsal Asian Cup Kuwait 2022™ official draw heralds return of futsal in Asia

Kuala Lumpur: The official draw ceremony of the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Kuwait 2022™ in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Thursday (May 26) at 3pm (GMT+8) will set the stage for the return of top-flight Continental futsal after a four-year hiatus caused by the pandemic. 

After an intensive round of qualifying battles, the draw will reveal the opponents of Asia’s 16 teams who will compete for futsal’s grandest prize at the showpiece, staged in West Asia for the first time after 10 years, from September 27 to October 8, 2022.

West Asia Wrap: Al Hilal defeat Al Ittihad to set up thrilling title race

Tue, 24 May, 2022

West Asia Wrap: Al Hilal defeat Al Ittihad to set up thrilling title race

Dubai: Al Hilal SFC moved within three points of the Saudi Pro League summit following a 3-1 defeat of leaders Al Ittihad on Monday.

In the UAE, the fight for the runners-up spot will go down to the final day with Sharjah in pole position to finish ahead of Al Wahda.

Join the-AFC.com as we review the latest round of domestic action across West Asia.

Preview - Group C: East Riffa (BHR) v Hilal Alquds (PLE)

Wed, 25 May, 2022

Preview - Group C: East Riffa (BHR) v Hilal Alquds (PLE)

Muharraq: East Riffa head coach Florin Motrok expects total concentration when the Bahraini side play Hilal Alquds in their concluding AFC Cup™ 2022 Group C tie on Tuesday.

At stake is a place in the West Zonal Semi-finals, with East Riffa sharing the Group C lead with Lebanon's Nejmeh SC, with both teams on four points and an identical goal difference.

A crucial advantage for East Riffa, however, is that they will face Hilal Alquds after the Tishreen-Nejmeh tie at the Muharraq Stadium. 

Preview - Group C: Tishreen (SYR) v Nejmeh SC (LBN)

Wed, 25 May, 2022

Preview - Group C: Tishreen (SYR) v Nejmeh SC (LBN)

Muharraq: Victory will be the only option for both teams when Tishreen and Nejmeh SC square off in their final AFC Cup™ Group C tie at the Muharraq Stadium on Tuesday.

Of the two, Lebanon's Nejmeh are better placed as they share the lead with Bahrain's East Riffa, with both on four points - having played to a 1-1 draw in their Matchday One encounter.

Syrian side Tishreen have only one point to show and anything but a win will dash their hopes of advancing to the West Zonal Semi-finals.

Preview - Group B: Al Riffa (BHR) v Shabab Al Khalil (PLE)

Wed, 25 May, 2022

Preview - Group B: Al Riffa (BHR) v Shabab Al Khalil (PLE)

Kuwait City: Head coach Ali Ashoor wants a tight defensive display when Al Riffa bid to keep their AFC Cup™ 2022 hopes alive in their final Group B clash against Shabab Al Khalil on Tuesday.

Al Riffa sit on three points from two matches but Ashoor admitted the five goals they have conceded have surprised him, with the Bahrain side needing victory against Palestine's Shabab Al Khalil to stay in the competition.

Preview - Group B: Dhofar Club (OMA) v Arabi SC (KUW)

Wed, 25 May, 2022

Preview - Group B: Dhofar Club (OMA) v Arabi SC (KUW)

Kuwait City: Arabi SC will not play if safe when they face Dhofar Club in their final AFC Cup™ 2022 Group B tie at the Kuwait Sports Club Stadium on Tuesday.

The hosts - having won their previous two matches - only need a point to confirm their spot in the West Zonal Semi-finals but head coach Ante Mise insisted victory was their only target against Oman's Dhofar Club.