AFC Grassroots Charter welcomes HKFA as latest Gold level member

Tue, 29 Aug, 2023

AFC Grassroots Charter welcomes HKFA as latest Gold level member

Hong Kong, China: The Hong Kong Football Association, China (HKFA) became the latest Member Association (MA) of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) to be endorsed with a Gold level membership under the AFC Grassroots Charter. 

Endorsed with a Bronze membership in 2018, the HKFA worked its way up to the Silver level by 2021 before becoming the sixth MA to receive Gold level membership  for its concerted efforts to consistently enhance its grassroots system.

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Mancini sets Saudi Arabia title target

Tue, 29 Aug, 2023

Mancini sets Saudi Arabia title target

Riyadh: Roberto Mancini said he hoped to lead Saudi Arabia to AFC Asian Cup™ victory within months after he was confirmed as the West Asian side's head coach on Monday. 

The former Inter Milan and Manchester City boss held up a green shirt that read "Mancini 2027" after inking a contract to stay with the Green Falcons beyond the next FIFA World Cup.

West Asia Wrap: Al Ittihad stay hot; Al Duhail, Shabab Al Ahli nicely placed

Mon, 28 Aug, 2023

West Asia Wrap: Al Ittihad stay hot; Al Duhail, Shabab Al Ahli nicely placed

Riyadh: After an intense three matchdays, defending champions Al Ittihad and Al Ahli Saudi are the joint leaders of the 2023/24 Saudi Pro League, having a perfect three out of three wins.

Defending Qatar Stars League champions Al Duhail SC, meanwhile, are one of three teams with a 100 percent record after two matches while Shabab Al Ahli Dubai’s defence of their UAE Pro League crown is progressing serenely after two games. 

There was also action in Jordan and Lebanon so join the-AFC.com as we review the past week’s domestic action across West Asia. 

#ACL - Know Your Groups: West

Mon, 28 Aug, 2023

#ACL - Know Your Groups: West

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 group stage challenge was decided following the draw in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.

Eight former champions are among the 40 teams aiming to lift the coveted trophy and ahead of the action kicking off on September 18, the-AFC.com shines the spotlight on the 10 groups, beginning with the West Zone.

Central & South Asia Wrap: Nasaf win Super Cup, Sepahan open up gap

Mon, 28 Aug, 2023

Central & South Asia Wrap: Nasaf win Super Cup, Sepahan open up gap

Jizzakh: It was all smiles for FC Nasaf as they lifted the Uzbekistan Super Cup at the expense of Pakhtakor while in Islamic Republic of Iran, Sepahan picked up yet another win in the Iran Pro League.

Over in Turkmenistan, Arkadag marched on with their 12th straight win of the season while it is status quo in Kyrgyz Republic between Abdysh-Ata and Dordoi.

The Durand Cup in India enters the knockout stage and there were also matches in Bhutan and Maldives, so join the-AFC.com as we recap all the Central and South Asia action.