Bangladesh lifted by win over Bhutan

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Bangladesh lifted by win over Bhutan

Dhaka: Bangladesh warmed up for the next round of the Asian Qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and AFC Asian Cup China 2023 with a 4-1 win over Bhutan in the first of two international friendlies at the Bangabandhu National Stadium on Sunday.

A first half brace from Abahani Limited Dhaka stiker Nabib Newaj Jibon gave Bangladesh a two-goal cushion before goals from Biplo Ahmed and substitute Rabiul Hasan in the second half put the game beyond Bhutan's reach.

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Singapore’s Yoshida brings in fresh faces for October ties 

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Singapore’s Yoshida brings in fresh faces for October ties 

Singapore: Head coach Tastuma Yoshida has tweaked his Singapore squad ahead of the Asian Qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and AFC Asian Cup China 2023 ties in October.

The Japanese tactician has named a 23-man squad with the inclusion of Geylang International midfielder Firdaus Kasman and 16-year-old Hougang United winger Farhan Zulkifli in the squad.

Malaysia’s Tan turns to Aidil Zafuan for experience

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Malaysia’s Tan turns to Aidil Zafuan for experience

Head coach Tan Cheng Hoe has turned to Aidil Zafuan Abd Radzak to strengthen the Malaysian defence as they prepare to face Vietnam in the Asian Qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and AFC Asian Cup China 2023 on October 10.

Malaysia conceded four goals in their first two matches - a 3-2 victory over Indonesia while Ali Mabkhout’s double saw the Southeast Asians edged 2-1 by the United Arab Emirates in their second match.

Abramov back at the helm after Uzbekistan part ways with Cuper

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Abramov back at the helm after Uzbekistan part ways with Cuper

Tashkent: Former boss Vadim Abramov will return as Uzbekistan national team head coach after the Uzbekistan Football Association parted ways with Hector Cuper on Monday.

Abramov returns to the head coaching role he previously held from 2010 to 2012, with his first assignment to come in next month’s FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and AFC Asian Cup China 2023 Asian Qualifiers fixtures.

As well as holding head coaching positions at several of the country’s top clubs, most recently FC Bunyodkor, Abramov guided Uzbekistan to the AFC Asian Cup semi-finals in 2011, their best ever finish at the tournament.

FIFA World Ranking: DPR Korea, Yemen, Singapore and Nepal move up

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

FIFA World Ranking: DPR Korea, Yemen, Singapore and Nepal move up

Kuala Lumpur: DPR Korea, Yemen, Singapore and Nepal - thanks to good results in the Asian Qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and AFC Asian Cup China 2023 - are the biggest movers in the latest FIFA World Ranking.

DPR Korea, who defeated Lebanon and Sri Lanka in the Asian Qualifiers, jumped five places to 113th in the world in the FIFA Ranking released on Thursday..

Yemen (137th), Singapore (157th) and Nepal (161st) also improved their respective rankings by five spots.

Bahrain (105), Tajikistan (115) and Mongolia (183) each moved up four spots.

Kuwait FA part ways with Jozak

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Kuwait FA part ways with Jozak

Kuwait City: Kuwait Football Association have parted ways with head coach Romeo Jozak following the 3-0 defeat to Australia in Group B of the Asian Qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and AFC Asian Cup China 2023.

The Kuwait FA decision came following “a meeting that was held to discuss the results of the national team in the past two rounds of the preliminary joint qualification for the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar and AFC Asian Cup China 2023," read a Kuwait FA statement.

Matchdays One & Two: Scintillating Goals

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Matchdays One & Two: Scintillating Goals

Kuala Lumpur: Matchdays One and Two of the Asian Qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and AFC Asian Cup China 2023 witnessed some remarkable goals being scored. 

Goals from distance, individual brilliance and solo efforts lit up the opening two rounds of the Asian Qualifiers. the-AFC.com has picked five. Tell us who you think scored the best goal.