Global appeal of AFC competitions underlined by the AFC Marketing Committee

Thu, 25 Aug, 2022

Global appeal of AFC competitions underlined by the AFC Marketing Committee

Kuala Lumpur: The steady rise of the AFC’s brand and world-class competitions as well as the undeniable passion for Asian football was lauded by the AFC Marketing Committee at its fourth meeting held virtually on Thursday.

In his opening address, Chairperson Dasho Ugen Tsechup hailed the growing commercial appeal and consumption of the AFC’s competitions which have continued to set new benchmarks in TV viewership, sponsorship activation returns and social media engagement.

Josue: Determination can take KL City into final

Thu, 25 Aug, 2022

Josue: Determination can take KL City into final

Kuala Lumpur: Paulo Josue is confident Kuala Lumpur City can reach the AFC Cup™ 2022 final in their debut season after seeing off Indonesia’s PSM Makassar 5-2 in the ASEAN Zonal final at the Kuala Lumpur Stadium on Wednesday.

The Brazilian produced a captain’s performance, scoring a brace to steer Kuala Lumpur to the Inter-Zone Semi-Finals.

Hodak praises five-star KL City; Tavares laments off day

Thu, 25 Aug, 2022

Hodak praises five-star KL City; Tavares laments off day

Kuala Lumpur: Head coach Bojan Hodak was full of praise for his Kuala Lumpur City charges following their 5-2 victory over Indonesia’s PSM Makassar in the AFC Cup™ 2022 ASEAN Zonal Final at the Kuala Lumpur Stadium on Wednesday.

The Malaysian side led 3-0 but PSM threatened a comeback after scoring twice but Kuala Lumpur put the game to bed with further goals from Paulo Josue and Hadin Azman. 

2022-23 Saudi Pro League season preview

Thu, 25 Aug, 2022

2022-23 Saudi Pro League season preview

Dubai: In an exceptional season that will see a long winter break for FIFA World Cup™ Qatar 2022 participants, the Saudi Pro League is set to kick off on Thursday with Matchday One scheduled to take place over three days.

Reigning Saudi and Asian champions Al Hilal SFC kick-off their title defence on Thursday against newly-promoted Al Khaleej, while 2021/22 King’s Cup champions Al Faiha get the season underway earlier on the same day against last season’s surprise package Damac.

Hossam Al Sayed appointed Syria head coach

Thu, 25 Aug, 2022

Hossam Al Sayed appointed Syria head coach

Damascus: The Syrian Football Association has appointed the vastly experienced Hossam Al-Sayed to take charge of the national team again.

The 50-year-old tactician replaces Ghassan Maatouk, who was Syria's head coach in their last two matches in the Final Round of the AFC Asian Qualifiers - Road to Qatar™.

Sogdiana-W hope to raise the bar in women’s football after Championship win

Wed, 24 Aug, 2022

Sogdiana-W hope to raise the bar in women’s football after Championship win

Qarshi: Head coach Sherali Bobokulov hailed the dedication and hard work that led to Sogdiana-W’s AFC Women’s Club Championship 2022 (West) victory over Bam Khatoon FC on Tuesday. 

After playing out to a 1-1 draw in their opener against Bam Khatoon, Sogdiana-W came back stronger in the rematch with Kurbonova Shahnoza’s effort in the 32nd minute securing the Uzbekistan champions a 1-0 win.