Shui calls up 34 for China PR training camp ahead of India 2022

Thu, 09 Dec, 2021

Shui calls up 34 for China PR training camp ahead of India 2022

Beijing: Head coach Shui Qingxia has provided her first indication of how China PR may line up at AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022, with 34 players selected for a month-long training camp on Wednesday.

Several experienced players have been recalled for the camp, which will be held in Shanghai from December 9 to January 15, with the squad to be whittled down to a maximum of 23 players ahead of the finals.

China will begin their India 2022 campaign against Chinese Taipei on January 20, with further matches against Islamic Republic of Iran and the tournament hosts to round out their commitments in Group A.

Son, Kerr, Kubo and Jahanbakhsh – Vote for your AFC International Player of the Week!

Wed, 08 Dec, 2021

Son, Kerr, Kubo and Jahanbakhsh – Vote for your AFC International Player of the Week!

Kuala Lumpur: With droughts broken, trophies lifted and goal of the season contenders scored, it was another exceptional week for Asia’s footballers outside the continent.

Son Heung-min netted in back to back Premier League games, while Sam Kerr delivered a performance for the ages in the Women’s FA Cup Final, and there were further standout displays by Asian players in Germany, Spain, France, Italy, Portugal, the Netherlands and the United States. 

We’ve whittled the list down for this week’s top performers – based on matches from November 30 to December 6 – it’s up to you to get behind the one you consider the best of them all.

Singapore stay perfect, Myanmar back in contention

Wed, 08 Dec, 2021

Singapore stay perfect, Myanmar back in contention

Singapore: Singapore made it two wins out of two in Group A of the AFF Cup after beating Philippines 2-1, while Myanmar reignited their campaign with a 2-0 win over Timor-Leste on Wednesday. 

After a goalless first half, Singapore scored twice before surviving a late Philippines revival to lead the standings in Group B after Matchday Two. 

Myanmar are back in contention for a place in the semi-finals after a goal in each half gave them a 2-0 win over Timor-Leste. 

FIFA Arab Cup: Quarter-final cast finalised

Wed, 08 Dec, 2021

FIFA Arab Cup: Quarter-final cast finalised

Doha: The FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021 quarter-final cast was finalised on Tuesday following the conclusion of the group stage.

Jordan were the final Asian team to book their last eight spot after finishing second in Group C.

Jordan defeated Palestine 5-1 to join Group C winners Morocco in the quarter-finals.

Lebanon end campaign with win over Sudan

Wed, 08 Dec, 2021

Lebanon end campaign with win over Sudan

Doha: Lebanon earned their first victory at the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021 after defeating Sudan 1-0 in their final Group D tie at the Education City Stadium on Tuesday.

An own goal by Sudan goalkeeper Ali Aboeshren sent Ivan Hasek’s side to third ahead of Sudan, who ended their campaign without a point.

Jordan book last eight spot

Wed, 08 Dec, 2021

Jordan book last eight spot

Doha: Jordan advanced to the quarter-finals of the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021 after defeating Palestine 5-1 in their final Group C match on Tuesday.

The win at the Ras Abu Aboud Stadium took Jordan to six points, as they finished second behind Morocco.

Morocco made it three wins out of three with a 1-0 defeat of Saudi Arabia.

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.