AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ Team Medical Workshop focuses on players’ safety

Fri, 06 Oct, 2023

AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ Team Medical Workshop focuses on players’ safety

Doha: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC), in collaboration with the Local Organising Committee (LOC) and AFC Medical Center of Excellence Hospital – Aspetar conducted an informative and comprehensive Team Medical Workshop in preparation for the upcoming AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™. 

During the two-day workshop, AFC Medical Committee Chairperson Dato’ Dr. Gurcharan Singh provided insights on medical preparations and regulations for team doctors prior to their arrival and commitments upon arrival during the competition. 

AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Thailand 2024 Qualifiers set for kick-off

Fri, 06 Oct, 2023

AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Thailand 2024 Qualifiers set for kick-off

Kuala Lumpur: The road to ultimate hardcourt glory on the Continent begins this weekend when the AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Thailand 2024 Qualifiers get underway.

Eight groups – six of four teams and two comprising three – will be played in a single round-robin format over three matchdays between October 7 and 13 at centralised venues to determine the final cast for the 17th edition of the tournament, set to be staged in Thailand from April 17 to 28, 2024.

Kraljevic’s tactical shift sparks triumph

Fri, 06 Oct, 2023

Kraljevic’s tactical shift sparks triumph

Singapore: Marko Kraljevic’s change of strategy earned Hougang United of Singapore a 2-1 win over Vietnam’s Hai Phong FC in Group H of the AFC Cup™ 2023/24 at the Jalan Besar Stadium on Thursday.

A resilient Hougang overturned a one-goal deficit in the second half to power their way to their first win.

#ACL - Review: Matchday Two

Fri, 06 Oct, 2023

#ACL - Review: Matchday Two

Kuala Lumpur: Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar scored their maiden goals as the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 witnessed a sizzling Matchday Two.

Several teams boosted their knockout stage hopes, some bounced back while a few have a lot of work ahead of them so join the-AFC.com as we take a look at how Matchday Two unfolded and what to expect in the next round of matches. 

Game plan key to success, says Sabah’s Ong

Fri, 06 Oct, 2023

Game plan key to success, says Sabah’s Ong

Bali: Sabah’s game plan proved highly effective as they secured their second straight AFC Cup™ 2023/2024 win, beating Indonesia’s PSM Makassar 5-0 in Thursday’s meeting at Captain 1 Wayan Dipta Stadium.

The win took Sabah to the top of Group H, three points ahead of Singapore’s Hougang United and Vietnam’s Hai Phong FC with a healthy goal difference to boot, much to the delight of head coach Ong Kim Swee.

Estama hails Taichung’s perseverance

Fri, 06 Oct, 2023

Estama hails Taichung’s perseverance

Ulaanbaatar: Taichung Futuro’s Benchy Estama praised his teammates’ tenacity following their 2-0 win over Mongolia’s FC Ulaanbaatar in Group I of the AFC Cup™ 2023/24 on Thursday.

Shohei Yokoyama and Hsu Heng-Pin were on target for Taichung, who lead the standings with maximum points and three ahead of Ulaanbaatar.