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Esaka looking to unleash Urawa's attacking threat on Johor Darul Ta’zim

Fri, 12 Aug, 2022

Esaka looking to unleash Urawa's attacking threat on Johor Darul Ta’zim

Saitama: Urawa Red Diamonds midfielder Ataru Esaka believes an attacking approach and a positive outlook will help the two-time AFC Champions League™ winners see off Round of 16 opponents Johor Darul Ta’zim to book a place in the last eight of this year’s competition.

The teams meet in Saitama on August 19 with Urawa looking to put aside indifferent domestic form to advance to the quarter-finals of the continental club championship for the fifth time in club’s history.

Yokohama F. Marinos charting a new era under Muscat

Wed, 10 Aug, 2022

Yokohama F. Marinos charting a new era under Muscat

Yokohama: In little over a year since replacing Ange Postecoglou as manager, Australian Kevin Muscat has taken Yokohama F. Marinos back to the top of the J1 League standings and, as he tells the-AFC.com, his sights are set on a run deep into this year’s AFC Champions League™.

Following in the footsteps of Postecoglou, the AFC Asian Cup™-winning Australian who steered Yokohama F. Marinos to the 2019 J1 League title, would be a daunting proposition for many coaches.

www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_champions_league/photo/acl_quiz_2022_-_image_banner.html

Zeca: ‘Irreplaceable’ Cesinha is Daegu’s greatest-ever player

Tue, 02 Aug, 2022

Zeca: ‘Irreplaceable’ Cesinha is Daegu’s greatest-ever player

Daegu: Zeca has heaped praise on countryman Cesinha, describing his Brazilian teammate as the greatest player in Daegu FC’s history ahead of the Korean side’s AFC Champions League™ 2022 Round of 16 clash against Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors on August 18.

Injury ruled Cesinha out of the group stage back in April when Zeca enjoyed a continental debut to remember, scoring six goals to help his new team finish on top of Group F and advance to the knockout rounds for the second successive year.

Join the AFC Champions League™ 2022 Fan Quiz

Tue, 09 Aug, 2022

Join the AFC Champions League™ 2022 Fan Quiz

Kuala Lumpur: With the AFC Champions League™ 2022 action set to return on August 18, the Continent’s passionate fans will be given the unique opportunity to showcase their passion and test their knowledge of Asia’s most premier club competition.

The AFC Champions League™ 2022 Fan Quiz will see the winner and a companion travel to the second leg of the two-legged Final to be held in the East on February 26, 2023 where the Champions of Asia will be determined.

AFC Champions League™ 2022 Group Stage Stats Leaders: Forwards

Fri, 29 Jul, 2022

AFC Champions League™ 2022 Group Stage Stats Leaders: Forwards

Kuala Lumpur: Over the past few weeks, the-AFC.com has highlighted the standout goalkeepers, defenders and midfielders from the AFC Champions League™ 2022 group stage, and now it’s the turn of those whose job it is to score the goals: the forwards.

To select the star performers up front, we’ve reflected on the match data from the group stage to draw up a statistics-based approach to present those that shone brightest.

Here are eight forwards who delivered the goods for their respective sides.

Vicente Moreno takes charge of Al Shabab FC

Fri, 29 Jul, 2022

Vicente Moreno takes charge of Al Shabab FC

Riyadh: AFC Champions League™ 2022 hopefuls Al Shabab FC have announced that they have agreed terms with Spaniard Vicente Moreno to coach the team next season.

“The club administration signed a one-year contract with Vicente Moreno and his assisting staff to coach the team,” said Al Shabab in an official statement.

Johor Darul Ta’zim appoint Hector Bidoglio as head coach

Thu, 28 Jul, 2022

Johor Darul Ta’zim appoint Hector Bidoglio as head coach

Johor Bahru: Malaysia’s Johor Darul Ta’zim announced Hector Bidoglio as their new head coach on Thursday.

The 54-year-old replaces Benjamin Mora, who left JDT by mutual agreement.

Mora, Johor Darul Ta'zim part ways

Wed, 27 Jul, 2022

Mora, Johor Darul Ta'zim part ways

Kuala Lumpur: Malaysia Super League champions Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT) have parted ways with head coach Benjamin Mora.

JDT in a statement said they had granted Mora's request to leave, and thanked him for his services.

AFC Champions League™ 2022 Group Stage Stats Leaders: Midfielders

Sun, 24 Jul, 2022

AFC Champions League™ 2022 Group Stage Stats Leaders: Midfielders

Kuala Lumpur: After shining the spotlight on the standout displays by goalkeepers and defenders in the AFC Champions League™ 2022 group stage, it’s time to turn the attention to the midfielders as the-AFC.com highlights those who shone in the first round.

To select the candidates for each position, we have reflected on match data from the group stage to draw up a statistics-based approach to present the outstanding performers.

Here are eight midfielders whose displays on the continent set them apart.

Orr: 2022 achievements have been monumental for Hong Kong football

Tue, 19 Jul, 2022

Orr: 2022 achievements have been monumental for Hong Kong football

Hong Kong: After helping secure his club Kitchee SC a historic place in the AFC Champions League™ Round of 16 and then playing a vital role in Hong Kong’s return to the AFC Asian Cup™ after an absence of 54 years, Matt Orr is enjoying a 2022 to remember.

The 25-year-old, who spent the early years of his career in the United States, joined the-AFC.com for an exclusive interview to discuss these milestone moments and look ahead to August’s last 16 clash with BG Pathum United.

One Month to #ACL2022 (East) Round of 16 - How Are They Shaping Up

Mon, 18 Jul, 2022

One Month to #ACL2022 (East) Round of 16 - How Are They Shaping Up

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Champions League™ Round of 16 (East) is exactly one month away with excitement set to peak in the coming days.

While most of the eight sides who qualified are in the midst of their domestic seasons, a couple have only just started pre-season training.

Join the-AFC.com as we take a look at how the teams are shaping up for the Round of 16 scheduled for August 18-19 in Saitama, Japan.

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Esaka looking to unleash Urawa's attacking threat on Johor Darul Ta’zim

Fri, 12 Aug, 2022

Esaka looking to unleash Urawa's attacking threat on Johor Darul Ta’zim

Saitama: Urawa Red Diamonds midfielder Ataru Esaka believes an attacking approach and a positive outlook will help the two-time AFC Champions League™ winners see off Round of 16 opponents Johor Darul Ta’zim to book a place in the last eight of this year’s competition.

The teams meet in Saitama on August 19 with Urawa looking to put aside indifferent domestic form to advance to the quarter-finals of the continental club championship for the fifth time in club’s history.

Yokohama F. Marinos charting a new era under Muscat

Wed, 10 Aug, 2022

Yokohama F. Marinos charting a new era under Muscat

Yokohama: In little over a year since replacing Ange Postecoglou as manager, Australian Kevin Muscat has taken Yokohama F. Marinos back to the top of the J1 League standings and, as he tells the-AFC.com, his sights are set on a run deep into this year’s AFC Champions League™.

Following in the footsteps of Postecoglou, the AFC Asian Cup™-winning Australian who steered Yokohama F. Marinos to the 2019 J1 League title, would be a daunting proposition for many coaches.

www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_champions_league/photo/acl_quiz_2022_-_image_banner.html

Zeca: ‘Irreplaceable’ Cesinha is Daegu’s greatest-ever player

Tue, 02 Aug, 2022

Zeca: ‘Irreplaceable’ Cesinha is Daegu’s greatest-ever player

Daegu: Zeca has heaped praise on countryman Cesinha, describing his Brazilian teammate as the greatest player in Daegu FC’s history ahead of the Korean side’s AFC Champions League™ 2022 Round of 16 clash against Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors on August 18.

Injury ruled Cesinha out of the group stage back in April when Zeca enjoyed a continental debut to remember, scoring six goals to help his new team finish on top of Group F and advance to the knockout rounds for the second successive year.

Join the AFC Champions League™ 2022 Fan Quiz

Tue, 09 Aug, 2022

Join the AFC Champions League™ 2022 Fan Quiz

Kuala Lumpur: With the AFC Champions League™ 2022 action set to return on August 18, the Continent’s passionate fans will be given the unique opportunity to showcase their passion and test their knowledge of Asia’s most premier club competition.

The AFC Champions League™ 2022 Fan Quiz will see the winner and a companion travel to the second leg of the two-legged Final to be held in the East on February 26, 2023 where the Champions of Asia will be determined.

AFC Champions League™ 2022 Group Stage Stats Leaders: Forwards

Fri, 29 Jul, 2022

AFC Champions League™ 2022 Group Stage Stats Leaders: Forwards

Kuala Lumpur: Over the past few weeks, the-AFC.com has highlighted the standout goalkeepers, defenders and midfielders from the AFC Champions League™ 2022 group stage, and now it’s the turn of those whose job it is to score the goals: the forwards.

To select the star performers up front, we’ve reflected on the match data from the group stage to draw up a statistics-based approach to present those that shone brightest.

Here are eight forwards who delivered the goods for their respective sides.

Vicente Moreno takes charge of Al Shabab FC

Fri, 29 Jul, 2022

Vicente Moreno takes charge of Al Shabab FC

Riyadh: AFC Champions League™ 2022 hopefuls Al Shabab FC have announced that they have agreed terms with Spaniard Vicente Moreno to coach the team next season.

“The club administration signed a one-year contract with Vicente Moreno and his assisting staff to coach the team,” said Al Shabab in an official statement.

Johor Darul Ta’zim appoint Hector Bidoglio as head coach

Thu, 28 Jul, 2022

Johor Darul Ta’zim appoint Hector Bidoglio as head coach

Johor Bahru: Malaysia’s Johor Darul Ta’zim announced Hector Bidoglio as their new head coach on Thursday.

The 54-year-old replaces Benjamin Mora, who left JDT by mutual agreement.

Mora, Johor Darul Ta'zim part ways

Wed, 27 Jul, 2022

Mora, Johor Darul Ta'zim part ways

Kuala Lumpur: Malaysia Super League champions Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT) have parted ways with head coach Benjamin Mora.

JDT in a statement said they had granted Mora's request to leave, and thanked him for his services.

AFC Champions League™ 2022 Group Stage Stats Leaders: Midfielders

Sun, 24 Jul, 2022

AFC Champions League™ 2022 Group Stage Stats Leaders: Midfielders

Kuala Lumpur: After shining the spotlight on the standout displays by goalkeepers and defenders in the AFC Champions League™ 2022 group stage, it’s time to turn the attention to the midfielders as the-AFC.com highlights those who shone in the first round.

To select the candidates for each position, we have reflected on match data from the group stage to draw up a statistics-based approach to present the outstanding performers.

Here are eight midfielders whose displays on the continent set them apart.

Orr: 2022 achievements have been monumental for Hong Kong football

Tue, 19 Jul, 2022

Orr: 2022 achievements have been monumental for Hong Kong football

Hong Kong: After helping secure his club Kitchee SC a historic place in the AFC Champions League™ Round of 16 and then playing a vital role in Hong Kong’s return to the AFC Asian Cup™ after an absence of 54 years, Matt Orr is enjoying a 2022 to remember.

The 25-year-old, who spent the early years of his career in the United States, joined the-AFC.com for an exclusive interview to discuss these milestone moments and look ahead to August’s last 16 clash with BG Pathum United.

One Month to #ACL2022 (East) Round of 16 - How Are They Shaping Up

Mon, 18 Jul, 2022

One Month to #ACL2022 (East) Round of 16 - How Are They Shaping Up

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Champions League™ Round of 16 (East) is exactly one month away with excitement set to peak in the coming days.

While most of the eight sides who qualified are in the midst of their domestic seasons, a couple have only just started pre-season training.

Join the-AFC.com as we take a look at how the teams are shaping up for the Round of 16 scheduled for August 18-19 in Saitama, Japan.

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Esaka looking to unleash Urawa's attacking threat on Johor Darul Ta’zim

Fri, 12 Aug, 2022

Esaka looking to unleash Urawa's attacking threat on Johor Darul Ta’zim

Saitama: Urawa Red Diamonds midfielder Ataru Esaka believes an attacking approach and a positive outlook will help the two-time AFC Champions League™ winners see off Round of 16 opponents Johor Darul Ta’zim to book a place in the last eight of this year’s competition.

The teams meet in Saitama on August 19 with Urawa looking to put aside indifferent domestic form to advance to the quarter-finals of the continental club championship for the fifth time in club’s history.

Yokohama F. Marinos charting a new era under Muscat

Wed, 10 Aug, 2022

Yokohama F. Marinos charting a new era under Muscat

Yokohama: In little over a year since replacing Ange Postecoglou as manager, Australian Kevin Muscat has taken Yokohama F. Marinos back to the top of the J1 League standings and, as he tells the-AFC.com, his sights are set on a run deep into this year’s AFC Champions League™.

Following in the footsteps of Postecoglou, the AFC Asian Cup™-winning Australian who steered Yokohama F. Marinos to the 2019 J1 League title, would be a daunting proposition for many coaches.

www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_champions_league/photo/acl_quiz_2022_-_image_banner.html

Zeca: ‘Irreplaceable’ Cesinha is Daegu’s greatest-ever player

Tue, 02 Aug, 2022

Zeca: ‘Irreplaceable’ Cesinha is Daegu’s greatest-ever player

Daegu: Zeca has heaped praise on countryman Cesinha, describing his Brazilian teammate as the greatest player in Daegu FC’s history ahead of the Korean side’s AFC Champions League™ 2022 Round of 16 clash against Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors on August 18.

Injury ruled Cesinha out of the group stage back in April when Zeca enjoyed a continental debut to remember, scoring six goals to help his new team finish on top of Group F and advance to the knockout rounds for the second successive year.

Join the AFC Champions League™ 2022 Fan Quiz

Tue, 09 Aug, 2022

Join the AFC Champions League™ 2022 Fan Quiz

Kuala Lumpur: With the AFC Champions League™ 2022 action set to return on August 18, the Continent’s passionate fans will be given the unique opportunity to showcase their passion and test their knowledge of Asia’s most premier club competition.

The AFC Champions League™ 2022 Fan Quiz will see the winner and a companion travel to the second leg of the two-legged Final to be held in the East on February 26, 2023 where the Champions of Asia will be determined.

AFC Champions League™ 2022 Group Stage Stats Leaders: Forwards

Fri, 29 Jul, 2022

AFC Champions League™ 2022 Group Stage Stats Leaders: Forwards

Kuala Lumpur: Over the past few weeks, the-AFC.com has highlighted the standout goalkeepers, defenders and midfielders from the AFC Champions League™ 2022 group stage, and now it’s the turn of those whose job it is to score the goals: the forwards.

To select the star performers up front, we’ve reflected on the match data from the group stage to draw up a statistics-based approach to present those that shone brightest.

Here are eight forwards who delivered the goods for their respective sides.

Vicente Moreno takes charge of Al Shabab FC

Fri, 29 Jul, 2022

Vicente Moreno takes charge of Al Shabab FC

Riyadh: AFC Champions League™ 2022 hopefuls Al Shabab FC have announced that they have agreed terms with Spaniard Vicente Moreno to coach the team next season.

“The club administration signed a one-year contract with Vicente Moreno and his assisting staff to coach the team,” said Al Shabab in an official statement.

Johor Darul Ta’zim appoint Hector Bidoglio as head coach

Thu, 28 Jul, 2022

Johor Darul Ta’zim appoint Hector Bidoglio as head coach

Johor Bahru: Malaysia’s Johor Darul Ta’zim announced Hector Bidoglio as their new head coach on Thursday.

The 54-year-old replaces Benjamin Mora, who left JDT by mutual agreement.

Mora, Johor Darul Ta'zim part ways

Wed, 27 Jul, 2022

Mora, Johor Darul Ta'zim part ways

Kuala Lumpur: Malaysia Super League champions Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT) have parted ways with head coach Benjamin Mora.

JDT in a statement said they had granted Mora's request to leave, and thanked him for his services.

AFC Champions League™ 2022 Group Stage Stats Leaders: Midfielders

Sun, 24 Jul, 2022

AFC Champions League™ 2022 Group Stage Stats Leaders: Midfielders

Kuala Lumpur: After shining the spotlight on the standout displays by goalkeepers and defenders in the AFC Champions League™ 2022 group stage, it’s time to turn the attention to the midfielders as the-AFC.com highlights those who shone in the first round.

To select the candidates for each position, we have reflected on match data from the group stage to draw up a statistics-based approach to present the outstanding performers.

Here are eight midfielders whose displays on the continent set them apart.

Orr: 2022 achievements have been monumental for Hong Kong football

Tue, 19 Jul, 2022

Orr: 2022 achievements have been monumental for Hong Kong football

Hong Kong: After helping secure his club Kitchee SC a historic place in the AFC Champions League™ Round of 16 and then playing a vital role in Hong Kong’s return to the AFC Asian Cup™ after an absence of 54 years, Matt Orr is enjoying a 2022 to remember.

The 25-year-old, who spent the early years of his career in the United States, joined the-AFC.com for an exclusive interview to discuss these milestone moments and look ahead to August’s last 16 clash with BG Pathum United.

One Month to #ACL2022 (East) Round of 16 - How Are They Shaping Up

Mon, 18 Jul, 2022

One Month to #ACL2022 (East) Round of 16 - How Are They Shaping Up

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Champions League™ Round of 16 (East) is exactly one month away with excitement set to peak in the coming days.

While most of the eight sides who qualified are in the midst of their domestic seasons, a couple have only just started pre-season training.

Join the-AFC.com as we take a look at how the teams are shaping up for the Round of 16 scheduled for August 18-19 in Saitama, Japan.