Ikeda steps down as Japan head coach

Wed, 21 Aug, 2024

Ikeda steps down as Japan head coach

Tokyo: Japan Football Association has confirmed that Futoshi Ikeda has left his post as head coach of the women’s national team following the end of his contract.

Ikeda took over from Asako Takakura in 2021 and left after having taken charge of Japan at the recent Paris Olympics 2024.

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#ACLElite - Know your teams (West)

Mon, 19 Aug, 2024

#ACLElite - Know your teams (West)

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 League Stage draw on Friday resulted whetted appetites with numerous exciting matches on the cards.

Having taken a look at the 12 teams who will be vying for the newly-minted trophy in the East section, the-AFC.com now turns its focus to the West.

#ACLTwo - Know your teams (East)

Mon, 19 Aug, 2024

#ACLTwo - Know your teams (East)

Kuala Lumpur: The stage is set for the AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 following Friday’s draw which saw the 32 teams divided into eight exciting groups.

Having taken a look at Groups A-D, the-AFC.com shifts its attention to the teams in Groups E- H. 

#ACLTwo - Know your teams (West)

Mon, 19 Aug, 2024

#ACLTwo - Know your teams (West)

Kuala Lumpur: The draw for the AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Friday saw the 32 teams divided into eight exciting groups.

As we wait with bated breath for the action to kick off in September, the-AFC.com takes a look at some facts and figures of the teams - starting with Groups A to D. 

#AWCL to ignite with Preliminary Stage showdowns

Mon, 19 Aug, 2024

#AWCL to ignite with Preliminary Stage showdowns

Kuala Lumpur: A new era for women’s football in Asia gets underway on Sunday, August 25 when the AFC Women’s Champions League™ 2024/25 Preliminary Stage kicks off.

Split across four groups, 13 clubs will battle for the right to reach the Group Stage of the inaugural edition of the landmark competition, which promises to be a thrilling showcase of top-class action.

#ChallengeLeague draw to decide 2024/25 Group Stage battles

Mon, 19 Aug, 2024

#ChallengeLeague draw to decide 2024/25 Group Stage battles

Kuala Lumpur: Eighteen aspiring teams across Asia will discover their path to glory in the AFC Challenge League™ (ACGL) on Thursday, August 22 when the official draw ceremony for the Group Stage takes place at the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia at 3pm.

The 2024/25 season is the first edition of the revamped third-tier men’s club competition, which shines the light on teams from the Continent’s emerging leagues and their diverse range of talents.

Europe Wrap: Mitoma marks return with goal; Taremi makes Inter debut

Tue, 20 Aug, 2024

Europe Wrap: Mitoma marks return with goal; Taremi makes Inter debut

Kuala Lumpur: Japan's Takumi Minamino scored the only goal of the game as Monaco kicked off their Ligue I campaign with a 1-0 win Saint Etienne.

Minamino's compatriot Kaoru Mitoma marked his return to club football after an extended injury layoff by scoring Brighton's opening goal in their English Premier League 3-0 win over Everton.

Islamic Republic of Iran international Mehdi Taremi, meanwhile, made his debut for Inter Milan - coming off the bench for their Serie A tie against Genoa while Japan goalkeeper Zion Suzuki played the full 90 minutes for Parma.

Indonesia’s Marselino set for English Championship; Kitagawa creates history with Hacken

Tue, 20 Aug, 2024

Indonesia’s Marselino set for English Championship; Kitagawa creates history with Hacken

Oxford: English Championship side Oxford United have scooped up Indonesia’s dynamic 19-year-old midfielder Marselino Ferdinan with the club announcing the transfer on Monday.

Marselino is one of Indonesia’s brightest prospects, showcasing his talent at the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ as well as the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™, on top of playing a huge role in taking the Garudas into the third round of the AFC Asian Qualifiers - Road To 26™.