Henry focused on ensuring Suwon bounce back

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Henry focused on ensuring Suwon bounce back

Suwon: With the 2020 AFC Champions League on hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Suwon Samsung Bluewings defender Doneil Henry is hoping to use the time available over the coming weeks to make the changes necessary to bounce back from a disappointing start to the competition.

Suwon slipped to narrow defeats in their opening Group G games against both Japan’s Vissel Kobe and Malaysian champions Johor Darul Ta’zim before a halt was called to proceedings as a result of the coronavirus outbreak.

And while uncertainty remains over when the competition will resume, central defender Henry believes he and his Suwon teammates can use the current situation to their advantage as they seek to iron out some early-season teething problems.

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The Asian Football Quiz - Round 2

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

The Asian Football Quiz - Round 2

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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Asian legends, stars join FIFA, WHO in fight against COVID-19

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Asian legends, stars join FIFA, WHO in fight against COVID-19

Geneva: FIFA and the World Health Organization (WHO) have teamed up to combat the coronavirus (COVID-19) by launching a new awareness campaign led by world-renowned footballers, who are calling on all people around the world to follow five key steps to stop the spread of the disease.

Saudi Arabia legend Sami Al Jaber has backed the initiative alongside India's Sunil Chhetri, China PR's Han Duan and Sun Wen, Korea Republic's Park Ji-sung and Japan's Asako Takakura along with 22 other global stars in the video campaign - Pass the message: Five steps to kicking out coronavirus.

5 picturesque Asian football grounds

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

5 picturesque Asian football grounds

Kuala Lumpur: From Saitama to Azadi Stadium, the world’s largest continent is home to some great football stadiums, but Asia also boasts many lesser known grounds with some of the most picturesque settings for football anywhere in the world.

With the sport all over Asia taking a break, the-AFC.com takes you on a tour across the continent, looking at grounds where the scenic views are as much an attraction as the football itself.

Upsets light up domestic cup action in West and Central Asia

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Upsets light up domestic cup action in West and Central Asia

Dubai: With domestic cup competitions coming to a temporary halt at their final stages across a number of West and Central Asian countries, the abundance of surprises this season has fans waiting anxiously for the tournaments to resume.

The 2019-20 season is proving that magic of the cup is still alive and kicking. From Saudi Arabia to Qatar, UAE to IR Iran, smaller teams have made deep runs into the competition and remain in contention for silverware when the knock-out competitions resume.

ASEAN & East Asia Domestic Wrap: Hong Kong FA Cup finalists confirmed

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

ASEAN & East Asia Domestic Wrap: Hong Kong FA Cup finalists confirmed

Kuala Lumpur: R&F and Eastern SC will face off in the Hong Kong FA Cup final after the sides won their respective semi-finals over the weekend.

Western Sydney Wanderers and Sydney FC played out a 1-1 draw in Australia’s A-League on Saturday, meanwhile, as Melbourne City narrowed the gap at the top with a win over Central Coast Mariners.

And in what was a scaled down few days of action across ASEAN and East Asia, Tampines Rovers continue to look strong in Singapore.

Central Asia Domestic Wrap: Kopetdag lead the way, key dates set in Tajikistan

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Central Asia Domestic Wrap: Kopetdag lead the way, key dates set in Tajikistan

Bishkek: While world football is at a virtual standstill, the game goes on in two Central Asian nations as Turkmenistan and Tajikistan’s competitions continue uninterrupted.

In Turkmenistan, FC Kopetdag are the surprise early league leaders, with the key dates for the Tajikistan season’s official kick-off announced, while FC Istaravshan were crowned Tajikistan Football League Cup winners.

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