AFC reinforces commitment to upholding highest governance standards

Tue, 28 Nov, 2023

AFC reinforces commitment to upholding highest governance standards

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s efforts in safeguarding the principles of good governance were further strengthened at the AFC Legal Workshop, which concluded on Tuesday at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

An informative and stimulating two-day event for the AFC Legal Committee members and the members of the Confederation’s judicial bodies, the workshop featured distinguished speakers from FIFA and UEFA, as well as leading private practice lawyers and members of the AFC Legal Department.

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Morais applauds gritty Sepahan

Tue, 28 Nov, 2023

Morais applauds gritty Sepahan

Tehran: Jose Morais applauded his Sepahan FC players after the Islamic Republic of Iran side worked hard for a 1-0 win over Air Force Club in the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 on Monday.

Sepahan, having taken a fourth minute lead through Farshad Ahmadzadeh, were reduced to 10 men just before the break after Mohammad Hosseinnezhad received a straight red for a late challenge on Mustafa Saadoun.
 
Hadi Mohammadi followed suit in the 90th minute but Sepahan held on to keep their Round of 16 hopes alive, with Morais' side to play leaders Al Ittihad FC of Saudi Arabia in their final Group C tie on Monday. 

Galtier looks at positives as Al Duhail make exit

Tue, 28 Nov, 2023

Galtier looks at positives as Al Duhail make exit

Doha: Al Duhail SC finally found their winning touch but it was not enough as they crashed out of the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 on Monday.

Michael Olunga netted both goals as the Qatar champions defeated Tajikistan's FC Istiklol, but with the Al Nassr-Persepolis FC tie ending in a goalless stalemate, Al Duhail's hopes of advancing to the Round of 16 were dashed. 

Europe Wrap: Kerr treble for Chelsea; Fujimoto powers Gil Vicente

Tue, 28 Nov, 2023

Europe Wrap: Kerr treble for Chelsea; Fujimoto powers Gil Vicente

Kuala Lumpur: Sam Kerr continued her scoring run in England as the Matildas captain struck a hat-trick for Chelsea against Paris FC in the UEFA Women’s Champions League during the midweek before netting again in a 5-2 win against Leicester City in the league on Sunday. 

Kanya Fujimoto produced the all-important winning goal as Gil Vicente progressed to the last 16 of Taca de Portugal at the expense of Serpa while his Japanese compatriot Hayao Kawabe was on the scoresheet in Standard Liege’s 1-0 defeat of Genk in Belgium on Saturday. 
 
Islamic Republic of Iran’s Karim Ansarifard scored in Cyprus, Socceroos full-back Lewis Miller netted the winner for Hibernian in Scotland, and Uzbekistan youngster Abbosbek Fayzullaev starred in the Moscow derby, so join the-AFC.com as we find out how the Asian stars performed in Europe over the past week. 

Tajikistan on learning expedition

Mon, 27 Nov, 2023

Tajikistan on learning expedition

Kuala Lumpur: Tajikistan will be on a learning expedition when they make their AFC Asian Cup™ debut at Qatar 2023. 

The only team that will be making a first appearance at this edition of the continental showpiece, Tajikistan are relishing the opportunity of playing against the best.

Group C: Sepahan FC (IRN) 1-0 Air Force Club (IRQ)

Tue, 28 Nov, 2023

Group C: Sepahan FC (IRN) 1-0 Air Force Club (IRQ)

Tehran: Nine-man Sepahan FC of Islamic Republic of Iran held out to secure a valuable 1-0 win over Iraq’s Air Force Club to boost their hopes of advancing from Group C of the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 at Azadi Stadium on Monday.

The win helped Sepahan keep pace with leaders Al Ittihad FC with the Saudi Arabian side two points ahead, with the two teams to meet in a decider on Matchday Six.