Branko Ivankovic takes centre stage in latest Coaches Circle

Thu, 22 Aug, 2024

Branko Ivankovic takes centre stage in latest Coaches Circle

Kuala Lumpur: Croatia’s Branko Ivankovic, whose coaching career spans three decades, stars in the latest edition of Coaches Circle, now available on the-AFC.com.

Ivankovic, currently at the helm of the China PR national team after leading Oman in the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™, is one of the Continent’s most decorated coaches, having managed some of Asia’s most renowned clubs including the Islamic Republic of Iran’s Persepolis FC, China PR’s Shandong Taishan, and Saudi Arabian sides Al Ettifaq and Al Ahli.

Central & South Asia Wrap: Sepahan take pole; Nasaf tighten grip

Mon, 26 Aug, 2024

Central & South Asia Wrap: Sepahan take pole; Nasaf tighten grip

Tashkent: Sepahan FC were the big winners on Matchday 2 of the Iran Pro League as they moved two points clear at the top of the standings.

In Uzbekistan, FC Nasaf stayed firmly in charge of the title race after back-to-back wins while Abdysh-Ata Kant beat closest rivals FC Dordoi Bishkek in the Kyrgyz League.
 
Paro FC stayed in charge in Bhutan so join the-AFC.com as we take a look at how the domestic action unfolded across Central and South Asia this past week.

Abu Dhabi’s confident start delights Hassanien

Mon, 26 Aug, 2024

Abu Dhabi’s confident start delights Hassanien

Riyadh: Head coach Sara Hassanien was beaming after her Abu Dhabi Country Club side opened their AFC Women’s Champions League™ 2024/25 Preliminary Stage Group A campaign with three points on Sunday.

The hard-fought 2-1 win against Young Elephants FC has led the Egyptian to believe that her side will go into their next game with a spring in their step as Abu Dhabi look to book a place in the group stage of the inaugural tournament.

Shaikh Salman underlines belief in Asia’s young heroines in Colombia

Thu, 22 Aug, 2024

Shaikh Salman underlines belief in Asia’s young heroines in Colombia

Kuala Lumpur: Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has outlined his confidence in Asian teams to extend the Continent’s sensational showing at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup as the focus of global football shifts to Colombia for the largest-ever edition in history from August 31 to September 22, 2024.

Australia, DPR Korea, Japan and Korea Republic will be aiming to claim a fourth coveted crown for Asia in the newly expanded 24-team format with the Continent’s sides navigating their way into the Final on six occasions in 10 editions since the inaugural Canada 2002 tournament.

Niber-Lawrence thrilled to have delivered for Nasaf

Mon, 26 Aug, 2024

Niber-Lawrence thrilled to have delivered for Nasaf

Kota Kinabalu: Lily Niber-Lawrence could not have asked for a better continental debut after steering Uzbekistan’s PFC Nasaf to a 1-0 win against APF Football Club of Nepal in their AFC Women’s Champions League™ 2024/25 Preliminary Stage Group C tie on Sunday.

The decisive moment came in the 49th minute, with the midfielder calmly slotting home the rebound after substitute Lyudmila Karachik’s effort struck the bar.

West Asia Wrap: Al Hilal roar; Al Duhail stay perfect

Mon, 26 Aug, 2024

West Asia Wrap: Al Hilal roar; Al Duhail stay perfect

Doha: A first half blitz secured Al Hilal SFC a 3-0 win against Al Akhdoud as the Asian giants began their bid for a 20th Saudi Pro League title in style.

Al Duhail SC, meanwhile, continued their fine start to the season with a third straight win.

The action kicked off in the United Arab Emirates while there were also matches in Jordan, Kuwait and Oman so join the-AFC.com as we review all the matches that took place across West Asia the past week.