West quartet face off in #ChallengeLeague Preliminary Stage

Thu, 08 Aug, 2024

West quartet face off in #ChallengeLeague Preliminary Stage

Kuala Lumpur: Two single-leg clashes will take place on Tuesday, August 13 to determine the final two qualifying teams for the AFC Challenge League™ (ACGL) 2024/25 Group Stage.

The Preliminary Stage ties will see FC Abdysh-Ata of the Krygyz Republic do battle with Afghanistan’s Attack FC and Nepalese outfit Church Boys United face Paro FC of Bhutan, as the quartet vie to claim the two Group Stage berths on offer via the indirect slot allocation.

Brisbane sign Tan, Rikelme moves to Shabab Al Ahli

Thu, 08 Aug, 2024

Brisbane sign Tan, Rikelme moves to Shabab Al Ahli

Brisbane: Singaporean international Danelle Tan will feature in the A-League Women in the coming season after the teenager signed a contract with Brisbane Roar.

The 19-year-old was previously plying her trade with Borussia Dortmund in Germany where she made 27 appearances and scored 16 goals, also notching a hat-trick for Singapore in a recent international friendly against Macau.

2nd KFU Football at School concludes with strong demand for similar initiatives

Wed, 07 Aug, 2024

2nd KFU Football at School concludes with strong demand for similar initiatives

Osh City: The Kyrgyz Football Union (KFU)’s drive to improve the capabilities of physical education (PE) teachers via their second Football at School programme proved to be as successful as its predecessor and looks set to similarly benefit future generations of children.

The six-month capacity-building programme, which concluded in July 2024, was again supported by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Dream Asia Foundation. It was tailored for teachers in schools and orphanages, aligning itself with the Foundation’s three primary pillars of Child Safeguarding, Education and Social Inclusion.

Sousa praises Azmoun, Cartabia impact in Shabab Al Ahli's triumph

Wed, 07 Aug, 2024

Sousa praises Azmoun, Cartabia impact in Shabab Al Ahli's triumph

Isfahan: Head coach Paulo Sousa lauded Shabab Al Ahli’s tactical execution following their 4-1 win against Islamic Republic of Iran’s Sepahan FC in their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 Preliminary Stage 1 tie on Tuesday.

Second half substitutes Sardar Azmoun and Federico Cartabia played pivotal roles in reversing Mohammad Mohebi’s opener as the Emirati club’s sealed a preliminary stage two tie against Qatar's Al Gharafa next week.

Souttar joins the Blades, star names for AWCL

Wed, 07 Aug, 2024

Souttar joins the Blades, star names for AWCL

Sheffield: Australian defender Harry Souttar will spend the 2024/25 season with English Championship side Sheffield United after his loan move from Leicester City was confirmed on Monday.

The 25-year-old will provide much needed cover for the Blades as they look to regain their Premier League spot following relegation in the 2023/24 season with manager Chris Wilder singing Souttar’s praises.

USA and Brazil to battle for gold

Wed, 07 Aug, 2024

USA and Brazil to battle for gold

Paris: United States and Brazil will meet in the final of the Women's Olympic Football Tournament Paris 2024 after claiming contrasting wins in Tuesday's last-four ties against Germany and World Cup holders Spain respectively.

United States, record four-time women's football gold medallists, remained on course to win the title for the first time since 2012 after beating Germany 1-0 in extra time in Lyon, with Sophia Smith scoring the only goal.

Brazil later won through to their first final since 2008 by unexpectedly getting the better of the reigning world champions with a remarkable 4-2 victory in Marseille.

Preliminary Stage 1: Sepahan FC (IRN) 1-4 Shabab Al Ahli (UAE)

Wed, 07 Aug, 2024

Preliminary Stage 1: Sepahan FC (IRN) 1-4 Shabab Al Ahli (UAE)

Isfahan: Shabab Al Ahli came from behind to defeat Sepahan FC 4-1 after extra time in their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 Preliminary Stage 1 tie at the Naghsh-e-Jahan Stadium on Tuesday.

The win took Shabab Al Ahli within one match of qualifying for the West league stage with the United Arab Emirates side to face Qatar's Al Gharafa on August 13 in the second preliminary stage.

Al Qadsiah get Fernandez boost, Olwan bolsters Selangor

Tue, 06 Aug, 2024

Al Qadsiah get Fernandez boost, Olwan bolsters Selangor

Khobar: Saudi Pro League outfit Al Qadsiah continued to strengthen after revealing Argentine Ezequiel Fernandez as their latest signing on Monday.

Fernandez, who played a starring role in Argentina’s run to the quarter-finals of the Men’s Olympic Football Tournament Paris 2024, is a defensive midfielder who was previously with Boca Juniors.

The 22-year-old will team up with the likes of Nacho and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang as Al Qadsiah look to have a strong season after returning to the top flight.