Shaikh Salman pays tribute to the late Mirabror Usmanov

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Shaikh Salman pays tribute to the late Mirabror Usmanov

Kuala Lumpur: Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President, has paid tribute to the former Uzbekistan Football Association (UFA) President Mirabror Usmanov through a video message in a memorial event held last week.

The AFC President said: “On behalf of the AFC and Asian football family, I would like to pay tribute to one of our dearest friends and a true loyal servant of Asian football - the late Mirabror Usmanov.

“Asian football has been blessed by many men and women who have dedicated their entire lives towards the development of our great game. And Mirabror takes his place as among the most committed leaders to have left a lasting and significant mark on football development in Asia.”

Latest on upcoming Asian Qualifiers in March and June

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Latest on upcoming Asian Qualifiers in March and June

Kuala Lumpur: Following the match schedule released on February 19 for Match Days 7 and 8, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has held further discussions with its Member Associations on the feasibility of hosting the upcoming Asian Qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ and AFC Asian Cup China 2023™.

Due to the evolving impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and new travel and quarantine restrictions in several Participating Member Associations, the revised match schedule for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ and AFC Asian Cup China 2023™ Preliminary Joint Qualification Round 2, which is scheduled to take place on March 25 and 30, 2021 is as follows:

Greatest Asian Club Derbies: Jordan

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Greatest Asian Club Derbies: Jordan

Kuala Lumpur: Having featured the major domestic derbies of the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Iraq, we turn our focus to the rivalries that highlight the Jordanian Pro League in our latest instalment.

Incepted in 1944, the Jordanian Pro League has its fair share of derbies that set the adrenaline pumping with fans eager for their team to claim bragging rights.

Hosts for AFC Cup 2021 Group Stage confirmed 

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Hosts for AFC Cup 2021 Group Stage confirmed 

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has today confirmed the hosts for the AFC Cup 2021 Group Stage, following an extensive bidding process and after close consultation with its Participating Member Associations.

The West Zone matches in Group A, featuring the likes of Al Hidd Club (BHR), Al Nasr (OMA), Al Wahda (SYR) and defending champions Al Ahed FC (LBN) will be hosted in Manama, Bahrain.

2021 AFC Champions League Group Stage – 5 of the Best: Long-Range Goals

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

2021 AFC Champions League Group Stage – 5 of the Best: Long-Range Goals

Kuala Lumpur: The 2021 AFC Champions League group stage saw some great goals over the last few months and, with continental action on a temporary break, we've selected some of the very best from various categories.

Kicking off the-AFC.com's '5 of the Best' series, here are five long-range rockets for you to cast your eyes over before telling us which is your favourite by voting at the bottom of the article.

Introducing: AFC Cup All-time XI - The Best Goalkeeper

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Introducing: AFC Cup All-time XI - The Best Goalkeeper

Kuala Lumpur: It’s the competition which reaches every corner of the world’s largest continent, and the AFC Cup has produced countless classic moments since its inception in 2004.

Clubs from eight different countries have won it, clubs from four more have reached the final, and players from throughout the sprawling Asian map, and beyond, have made their names.

But who would you choose in an all-time AFC Cup XI? To celebrate the return of the competition in 2021, the-AFC.com is asking the football fans of Asia exactly that.

European Qualifiers a new challenge for Qatar players, says Felix Sanchez

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

European Qualifiers a new challenge for Qatar players, says Felix Sanchez

Doha: Head coach Felix Sanchez is looking forward to Qatar's participation in the European FIFA World Cup Qualifiers later this month, saying the players will benefit from playing against some of the continent's biggest teams.

Qatar will travel to Vienna to face Luxembourg at the Generali Arena on March 24 and will meet Azerbaijan three days later. The Maroons will then travel to Dublin to face Republic of Ireland on March 30.