Figueroa bids farewell to Johor Darul Ta'zim

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Figueroa bids farewell to Johor Darul Ta'zim

Kuala Lumpur: Luciano Figueroa has resigned as team manager at 2020 AFC Champions League participants Johor Darul Ta’zim, the club announced on Wednesday, after playing a key role both on and off the pitch in the club’s golden era of domestic and international success.

The former Argentina international said he was stepping down from his role for personal reasons after more than six years with the club, where he served as a player, manager and ambassador during a run that saw JDT win the AFC Cup in 2015.

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Vote for your AFC International Player of the Week

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Vote for your AFC International Player of the Week

Kuala Lumpur: With club football back in full swing around the globe, Asia’s overseas stars produced another week of standout performances at both ends of the pitch.

From Germany to Greece and Croatia to Canada, we’ve identified 10 players based in eight different countries in our weekly list of Asia’s finest exports. Which one will receive your vote as AFC International Player of the Week?

Here are our contenders from October 13 to 20:

Nepal to face Bangladesh in November friendlies

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Nepal to face Bangladesh in November friendlies

Lalitpur: Nepal will play Bangladesh next month in what will be both teams’ first matches of the year, since January, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Two friendlies have been scheduled during the November 11-19 FIFA international window with the matches to be played in Dhaka.

The Asian Football Quiz – AFC Champions League 2020 (West)

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

The Asian Football Quiz – AFC Champions League 2020 (West)

Kuala Lumpur:  Think you know everything about the Asian game from Jordan to Japan and from Beirut to Brisbane? Take on the Asian Football Quiz!

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The Asian Football Quiz: Round 1, Round 2, Round 3, Round 4, Round 5, Round 6, Round 7, Round 8, Round 9, Round 10, Round 11, Round 12, Round 13, Round 14, Round 15, Round 16, Round 17, Round 18, Round 19, Round 20, Round 21, Round 22, Round 23. Round 24, Round 25

Bracket Challenge – RO32: Bader Al Mutawa (Qadsia SC) v Manuchehr Dzhalilov (FC Istiklol)

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Bracket Challenge – RO32: Bader Al Mutawa (Qadsia SC) v Manuchehr Dzhalilov (FC Istiklol)

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Cup Bracket Challenge returns with a couple of first-time efforts that are sure to impress and we ask you, the fans, to decide which one deserves a place in the Round of 16. 

Today's offering features our first entrants from Kuwait and Tajikistan as West Asia meets Central Asia with a place in the next round on offer for the winner.

Bracket Challenge – RO32: Nguyen Quang Hai (Hanoi FC) v An Il-bom (4.25 SC)

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Bracket Challenge – RO32: Nguyen Quang Hai (Hanoi FC) v An Il-bom (4.25 SC)

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Cup Bracket Challenge has delivered 16 memorable goals over the past week and the-AFC.com returns with two more beauties from the Continental club competition. 

From East to West, South to Central and of course ASEAN, great goals have got AFC Cup fans off their seats over the years, so enjoy our latest trip down memory lane.

Kaya FC-Iloilo eyeing Philippines Football League title tilt

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Kaya FC-Iloilo eyeing Philippines Football League title tilt

Manila: General manager Paul Tolentino has fired a warning to Kaya FC-Iloilo’s rivals ahead of the 2020 Philippines Football League (PFL), asserting that the Lions will be even better this season.

Kaya FC-Iloilo, whose 2020 AFC Cup campaign was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, will play Stallion Laguna FC in their season opener on Sunday.