Group A - MD2: Paro FC (BHU) 1-2 Nejmeh SC (LBN)

Wed, 30 Oct, 2024

Group A - MD2: Paro FC (BHU) 1-2 Nejmeh SC (LBN)

Thimphu: Lebanon’s Nejmeh SC defeated Paro FC of Bhutan 2-1 in their AFC Challenge League™ 2024/25 Group A tie on Tuesday to close in on a place in the knockout stage.

The win took Nejmeh to six points and they will seal their place in the knockout stage with a game to spare should there be no winner in the later match between Bangladesh’s Bashundhara Kings and East Bengal of India.

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Group C - MD2: Hilal Alquds (PLE) 0-0 Al Futowa SC (SYR)

Wed, 30 Oct, 2024

Group C - MD2: Hilal Alquds (PLE) 0-0 Al Futowa SC (SYR)

Seeb: Hilal Alquds of Palestine and Syria’s Al Futowa SC settled for a 0-0 draw in their AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 Group C tie at the Al Seeb Stadium on Tuesday.

The result leaves Hilal Alquds with two points from two matches with Oman’s Al Seeb next on the horizon, while Al Futowa, who face Bahrain’s Al Ahli Club on Friday, are bottom of the standings.

Preview - S-final: USA v DPR Korea

Tue, 29 Oct, 2024

Preview - S-final: USA v DPR Korea

Santiago De Los Caballeros: DPR Korea will be determined to take their next step forward towards the title when they face USA in the semi-finals of the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Dominican Republic 2024 in Wednesday.

Champions in 2006 and 2016, DPR Korea have been a team in form and will be confident of their chances against the USA.

AFC Player of the Year 2023: Akram Afif

Tue, 29 Oct, 2024

AFC Player of the Year 2023: Akram Afif

Seoul: Qatari maestro Akram Afif was recognised for a stunning 2023/24 season with the AFC Player of the Year accolade on Tuesday night at the AFC Annual Awards Seoul 2023.

The 27-year-old became the first Qatari to win the award twice as he collected the gleaming trophy at the 28th edition of the ceremony, which was staged at the Grand Peace Palace of the Kyung Hee University in Seoul.

AFC Women's Player of the Year 2023: Kiko Seike

Fri, 25 Oct, 2024

AFC Women's Player of the Year 2023: Kiko Seike

Seoul: A breakthrough 2023/24 campaign for Kiko Seike was topped with the most prestigious accolade of the AFC Annual Awards Seoul 2023 on Tuesday as she was crowned the AFC Women’s Player of the Year.

The 28-year-old became the fifth Japanese winner of the prize at the Grand Peace Hall in Kyung Hee University, following in the footsteps of Homare Sawa, (2004, 2008), Natsuko Hara (2005), Aya Miyama (2011, 2012, 2015) and Saki Kumagai (2019).

AFC Youth Player of the Year (Men) 2023: Abbosbek Fayzullaev

Thu, 24 Oct, 2024

AFC Youth Player of the Year (Men) 2023: Abbosbek Fayzullaev

Seoul: Uzbek starlet Abbosbek Fayzullaev continued his ascendancy on Tuesday when he claimed the AFC Youth Player of the Year (Men) honour at the AFC Annual Awards Seoul 2023.

The 21-year-old showcased his undeniable talent amid a busy 2023/24 season and became the second player from Uzbekistan to win the award after Dostonbek Khamdamov in 2015.

AFC Youth Player of the Year (Women) 2023: Chae Un Yong

Thu, 24 Oct, 2024

AFC Youth Player of the Year (Women) 2023: Chae Un Yong

Seoul: DPR Korea sensation Chae Un Yong capped a sterling year with the AFC Youth Player of the Year (Women) honour on Tuesday at the AFC Annual Awards Seoul 2023.

The 20-year-old Wolmido SC star is the third player from DPR Korea to claim the prize, joining compatriots Ra Un Sim (2007) and Sung Hyang Sim (2017) after her standout performances on the Continental stage.

AFC Asian International Player of the Year (Men) 2023: Son Heung-min

Thu, 24 Oct, 2024

AFC Asian International Player of the Year (Men) 2023: Son Heung-min

Seoul: Korea Republic superstar Son Heung-min was named the AFC Asian International Player of the Year (Men) for a record-extending fourth occasion on Tuesday evening at the AFC Annual Awards Seoul 2023.

No other player has picked up the coveted prize more than once apart from Son, who also received the accolade in 2015, 2017 and 2019, which highlights his remarkable longevity at the top.

AFC Asian International Player of the Year (Women) 2023: Ellie Carpenter

Thu, 24 Oct, 2024

AFC Asian International Player of the Year (Women) 2023: Ellie Carpenter

Seoul: History was made at the AFC Annual Awards Seoul 2023 on Tuesday night as Ellie Carpenter became the inaugural recipient of the AFC Asian International Player of the Year (Women) accolade.

The Australian star beat fellow nominee Yui Hasegawa of Japan to the prize, which was introduced for the first time at this edition in recognition of the growth of women’s football and the success of the Continent’s top players.