FFT receives B Level Membership in the AFC Coaching Convention

Thu, 19 May, 2022

FFT receives B Level Membership in the AFC Coaching Convention

Kuala Lumpur: The Football Federation of Turkmenistan (FFT) has been awarded with the B Level membership in the AFC Coaching Convention for their efforts to raise the standards of coach education.

Led by renowned instructor Rovshen Muhadov, a former Turkmenistan national team player and head coach, the theory and practical sessions were held over two modules in November and December, 2021. He was supported by assistant instructors Dovlet Annayev and Eziz Annamuhamedov. 

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Al Ansar's Abu Zema satisfied with draw against Kuwait SC

Thu, 19 May, 2022

Al Ansar's Abu Zema satisfied with draw against Kuwait SC

Seeb: Al Ansar head coach Abdullah Abu Zema commended his side’s fighting spirit as they muscled out a point in a 1-1 draw against three-time AFC Cup™ winners Kuwait SC in their opening match of Group A on Wednesday.

The Kuwaiti side took the lead through Tunisian striker Taha Khenissi just before the half-hour mark, but Al Ansar took the initiative after the restart, pushing forward until they were rewarded with the equaliser 15 minutes from time through substitute Jaime Siaj.

Jabar pleased with Dhofar showing, Mahajna expects more from Shabab Al Khalil

Thu, 19 May, 2022

Jabar pleased with Dhofar showing, Mahajna expects more from Shabab Al Khalil

Kuwait City: Head coach Rasheed Jabar hailed his Dhofar Club side’s determination and high concentration which saw them cruise past 10-man Shabab Al Khalil 3-0 in their opening AFC Cup™ 2022 tie on Wednesday. 

The win placed the Omani club top of the standings in Group B ahead of Arabi SC, who beat Al Riffa 3-2 in the day’s earlier match, on goal difference. 

​​Simple approach pays off for Arabi, Al Riffa’s Ashoor rues squandered points

Thu, 19 May, 2022

​​Simple approach pays off for Arabi, Al Riffa’s Ashoor rues squandered points

Kuwait City: Head coach Ante Mise said his team's second half approach was the reason for Arabi SC’s 3-2 victory over Al Riffa in Group B of the AFC Cup™ 2022 on Wednesday.

Ali Hasan Isa and Jasim Al Shaikh gave Al Riffa a two-goal advantage before Arabi fought back with efforts from Ali Khalaf, Ablaye Mbengue and Badr Abdulrahman to seal a thrilling come from behind victory at the Kuwait Sports Club Stadium.

East Riffa proved themselves against Nejmeh, says Motroc

Thu, 19 May, 2022

East Riffa proved themselves against Nejmeh, says Motroc

Muharraq: East Riffa head coach Florin Motroc was proud of players’ determination following their hard-earned 1-1 draw against Nejmeh SC of Lebanon in Group C of the AFC Cup™ 2022 on Wednesday.

After a tepid first half, Abdulah Mubarak put Nejmeh ahead from the penalty spot after the hour mark before a battling East Riffa clawed their way back into the game through Luiz Fernando's stunning curler.

The result leaves both sides with a point, with Nejmeh taking on Hilal Alquds in their Matchday Two fixture on Saturday, while East Riffa will face Tishreen of Syria.

Al Seeb's attacking display in Jableh victory delights Bunjak

Thu, 19 May, 2022

Al Seeb's attacking display in Jableh victory delights Bunjak

Seeb: Head coach Boris Bunjak hailed his Al Seeb side’s attacking efforts after they edged out Syria’s Jableh SC 1-0 to win their opening match of the AFC Cup™ 2022 Group A on Wednesday.

Facing a fellow debutant side, Bunjak’s men conceded play in the early proceedings, but quickly regrouped and grew into the game, finally getting their goal just before the half-time whistle as veteran midfielder Eid Al Farsi hammered home a strike from the edge of the area, which proved to be enough to seal the three points for the group hosts.