A Welcome Move: Bienvenido Marañón excited by new challenge at Johor Darul Ta’zim

Wed, 02 Mar, 2022

A Welcome Move: Bienvenido Marañón excited by new challenge at Johor Darul Ta’zim

Johor Bahru: After a goal and trophy-laden seven-year spell, the AFC Cup’s all-time top goalscorer Bienvenido Marañón brought an end to his time in the Filipino top flight with a high profile move to Southeast Asian giants Johor Darul Ta’zim ahead of the 2022 Malaysia Super League season.

The Spanish-born Philippines striker joined the-AFC.com for an exclusive interview to discuss his move to JDT, the upcoming domestic and continental campaigns, and his goals and ambitions for 2022.

AFC Cup winner Kdouh dreams of AFC Champions League place with Al Zawraa

Tue, 01 Mar, 2022

AFC Cup winner Kdouh dreams of AFC Champions League place with Al Zawraa

Baghdad: Three years after leading his childhood club Al Ahed to AFC Cup glory, Lebanese international forward Mohammed Kdouh is eyeing a spot amongst the continent’s top clubs having joined Iraqi powerhouse Al Zawraa.

With the Baghdad based side preparing to face Sharjah FC in the 2022 AFC Champions League playoff on March 16, Kdouh spoke to the-AFC.com about his ambitions for club and country.

Latest update on the AFC Champions League 2022™

Tue, 01 Mar, 2022

Latest update on the AFC Champions League 2022™

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has taken note of the Chinese Football Association (CFA)’s confirmation of Changchun Yatai FC’s withdrawal from participating in this season’s AFC Champions League™.

Therefore, in accordance with the AFC Champions League 2022™ Competition Regulations, the Playoff Stage match between Changchun Yatai FC and the winners of the Preliminary Stage tie between Australia’s Sydney FC and Kaya FC-Iloilo from the Philippines, which was scheduled to take place on March 15, 2022, has been cancelled.

Playing in AFC Champions League important for Australian football, says Melbourne Victory’s cup hero

Mon, 28 Feb, 2022

Playing in AFC Champions League important for Australian football, says Melbourne Victory’s cup hero

Melbourne: A 2020 AFC Champions League winner with Ulsan Hyundai, Australia international Jason Davidson is intent on a return to the continental stage ahead of Melbourne Victory’s 2022 AFC Champions League playoff tie with Japan’s Vissel Kobe on March 15.

Having played a key role in Victory’s FFA Cup triumph at the beginning of February, which qualified Tony Popovic’s side for this year’s playoffs, the 30-year-old Davidson is adamant that a place in the group stage of Asia’s premium club competition is crucial.

Central Asian trio set for Navruz Cup

Wed, 02 Mar, 2022

Central Asian trio set for Navruz Cup

Tashkent: Uzbekistan will host the national teams of Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, and Uganda in the Navruz Cup this month, after the friendly tournament was announced on Tuesday.

Named after the holiday period celebrated in several nations throughout the region, the event will be held at Namangan’s Markaziy Stadium on a knockout basis, with Uzbekistan to face Kyrgyz Republic on March 25, the same day Tajikistan cross paths with Uganda.

The winners of those matches will then meet in the March 29 final, with the two semi-final losers to play off for third.

2022 Uzbekistan Super League – 5 things to look for

Wed, 02 Mar, 2022

2022 Uzbekistan Super League – 5 things to look for

Tashkent: The signings have arrived, the kits have been launched and the stadiums prepared as the Uzbekistan Super League resumes for a brand new season in 2022.

Will Navbahor’s pre-season signings bear fruit? Who will emerge as Uzbek football’s new young star on the eve of the AFC U23 Asian Cup, and who, if anyone, can challenge Pakhtakor?

With the season to kick off with two matches on Wednesday night, join the-AFC.com as we look at five talking points for the season ahead in one of Central Asia’s top leagues.

Matildas to welcome New Zealand for international friendlies

Tue, 01 Mar, 2022

Matildas to welcome New Zealand for international friendlies

Canberra: Football Australia have announced a two-match international series with fellow 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup hosts New Zealand in April.

The friendlies, scheduled for April 8 and 12, will mark the Matildas’ first friendly matches of 2022, where they will be returning to the nation’s capital for the first time in nine years.