#AFCCup - Preview: MD6

Sat, 09 Dec, 2023

#AFCCup - Preview: MD6

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Cup™ 2023/24 group phase will conclude this coming week with teams set to make a last ditch effort to qualify for the knockout stage. 

Oman’s Al Nahda, Al Riffa of Bahrain, Kyrgyz Republic’s FK Abdysh-Ata Kant and Sabah FC of Malaysia, however, have already confirmed their spots in the knockout stage draw scheduled for December 28.

There are still numerous places up for grabs so join the-AFC.com as we take a look at what lies in store for us on Matchday Six. 

www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_cup/video/afccup_|_preview_matchday_six.html

Saudi Arabia 2023: Squads in Numbers

Sat, 09 Dec, 2023

Saudi Arabia 2023: Squads in Numbers

Jeddah: The FIFA Club World Cup Saudi Arabia 2023 kicks off on Tuesday with Al Ittihad playing Auckland City in a first round clash.

As Saudi Arabia's Al Ittihad and New Zealand's intensify their preparations, we take a look at the facts and figures from the final squads. 

Player to Watch: Asnawi Mangkualam (Indonesia)

Sat, 09 Dec, 2023

Player to Watch: Asnawi Mangkualam (Indonesia)

Kuala Lumpur: Tenacious and physical with a desire to attack, Indonesia’s right-back Asnawi Mangkualam is a captain who leads by example in his efforts to drive his national team forward.

The 24-year-old possesses a determination that belies his youth and it is little wonder he is the first name on the team sheet for head coach Shin Tae-yong.
 
Football is in the blood of a player who represented his country consistently at youth level, with Indonesia’s Liga 1 outfit PSM Makassar central to his development.

Player to Watch: Sunil Chhetri (India)

Fri, 08 Dec, 2023

Player to Watch: Sunil Chhetri (India)

Kuala Lumpur: Even at the grand old age of 39, India captain Sunil Chhetri continues to shoulder the hopes of an entire nation as he remains the talismanic figure of the Indian national team.

The evergreen Bengaluru FC forward first appeared in the AFC Asian Cup™ back in 2011, which was also held in Qatar, and he returns to the Gulf country for his third continental appearance.
 
India’s most capped player and the fourth highest men’s international goalscorer of all time has won numerous accolades for club and country and is once again looking to galvanise his beloved nation at the upcoming quadrennial showpiece.

Wang Shuang signs for Tottenham

Fri, 08 Dec, 2023

Wang Shuang signs for Tottenham

London: China PR midfielder Wang Shuang has signed for Tottenham Hotspur, the English club announced on Friday. 

The 28-year old will join Tottenham on January 1 following the expiry of her contract with American side Racing Louisville.

Tottenham said her contract will run until 2026 and Wang Shuang will wear the number 77 for the women's first team.

Al Hilal maintain lead, Al Nassr bounce back

Sat, 09 Dec, 2023

Al Hilal maintain lead, Al Nassr bounce back

Al Matar: Al Hilal defeated Al Tai 2-1 to maintain their seven-point lead in the Saudi Pro League 2023/24 on Friday.

Al Nassr beat Al Riyadh 4-1 to stay second while defending champions Al Ittihad suffered another setback, going down 3-1 to Damac on Thursday.

Latest update on AFC Cup™ 2023/24

Fri, 08 Dec, 2023

Latest update on AFC Cup™ 2023/24

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has been informed by the Palestine Football Association of the withdrawal of its club, Jabal Al Mukaber, from the AFC Cup™ 2023/24, citing force majeure due to the ongoing conflict in Palestine.

As a result, according to Article 5.6 of the AFC Cup 2023/24™ Competition Regulations, all the matches of Jabal Al Mukaber in Group A stand cancelled and considered null and void. All points and goals in those matches shall not be taken into consideration when determining the final rankings in Group A pursuant to Article 8.3 of the Regulations.