MAs celebrate 10 years of AFC Grassroots Football Day

Mon, 15 May, 2023

MAs celebrate 10 years of AFC Grassroots Football Day

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s unwavering commitment to ensure football remains Asia’s number one sport as outlined in its Vision marked a significant milestone today with the AFC Member Associations (MAs) across the length and breadth of the Continent celebrating the 10th anniversary of the landmark AFC Grassroots Football Day.

Since the inaugural year in 2013, when the celebration was launched with the support of 13 MAs, the reach of the event has seen a threefold increase with the 2023 edition set to be celebrated by 39 MAs and by almost 28,000 participants.

East Asia Wrap: Albirex stun Marinos; Kitchee win treble

Mon, 15 May, 2023

East Asia Wrap: Albirex stun Marinos; Kitchee win treble

Hong Kong: Reigning champions Yokohama F. Marinos suffered a surprise 2-1 defeat at the hands of newly promoted Albirex Niigata in Japan on Sunday meaning that leaders Vissel Kobe extended their advantage at the summit to five points with 13 games played of the campaign.

In Hong Kong, Kitchee SC continued to fill their trophy cabinet with more silverware after a 7-1 win over BC Rangers on Saturday saw them win the FA Cup to add to their Premier League and Senior Shield triumphs this season and complete their fifth treble since 2011. 

In China PR, Shanghai Port and Shanghai Shenhua have identical records at the top after seven matches of the season, but it is the former who take the pole position by virtue of scoring more goals. There were also matches in Korea Republic, Chinese Taipei and Macau, so join the-AFC.com as we review the week’s action from across East Asia.

West Asia Wrap: Al Arabi clinch Amir Cup; Al Hilal edge Al Wehda to lift King's Cup

Mon, 15 May, 2023

West Asia Wrap: Al Arabi clinch Amir Cup; Al Hilal edge Al Wehda to lift King's Cup

Doha: Al Arabi ended a 30-year wait for the Qatar Amir Cup title after stunning Al Sadd SC 3-0 in the final on Friday. 

Al Hilal SFC, meanwhile, edged Al Wehda on penalties to lift the Saudi King's Cup.
 
In Bahrain, Khalidiya are well placed to seal the title while there was also action in Iraq, Kuwait, Syria and the United Arab Emirates so join the-AFC.com as we review the latest round of domestic action across West Asia. 

#AsianCup2023 - Know Your Groups D, E & F

Sat, 13 May, 2023

#AsianCup2023 - Know Your Groups D, E & F

Doha: With the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ groups finalised and the teams already planning their preparations, the coming months ahead of the continental showpiece kicking off on January 12, 2024 are sure to be filled with excitement.

Having already taken a look at Groups A, B and C, join the-AFC.com as we anticipate what is in store in Groups D, E and F. 
 
The six group winners and runners-up, together with the four best third-placed teams will advance to the Round of 16. 

#AsianCup2023 - Know Your Groups A, B & C

Sat, 13 May, 2023

#AsianCup2023 - Know Your Groups A, B & C

Doha: As the dust settles on the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ draw and the teams start planning their preparations, excitement is set to peak in the months ahead of the continental showpiece kicking off on January 12, 2024.

The six group winners and runners-up, together with the four best third-placed teams, will advance to the Round of 16.
 
The action promises to be thrilling and as we await the kick-off, join the-AFC.com as we take a look at what is in store in Groups A, B and C of Qatar 2023. 

Central & South Asia Wrap: Title race goes down to the wire in IR Iran

Mon, 15 May, 2023

Central & South Asia Wrap: Title race goes down to the wire in IR Iran

Mumbai: Persepolis will head into the final day of the 2022-23 Iran Pro League in control of their destiny after a 4-0 win over Gol Gohar maintained their one-point lead at the top. 

Pakhtakor stayed ahead in Uzbekistan with a 1-0 victory over Buxoro while Bashundhara Kings suffered their first defeat of the season in the Bangladesh Premier League.
 
There was also action in Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Nepal so join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the latest round of domestic action across Central and South Asia.