#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.

Hafiz sets Lion City Sailors Round of 16 target

Sat, 26 Aug, 2023

Hafiz sets Lion City Sailors Round of 16 target

Singapore: Lion City Sailors vice-captain Hafiz Nor has set the target of qualifying for the Round of 16 of the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 following Thursday's group stage draw in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

The Singapore side were drawn in Group F alongside two-time AFC Champions League winners Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors of Korea Republic, Thailand's Bangkok United Kitchee and Kitchee of Hong Kong.
 
Hafiz was excited at the prospect of going up against the continent’s elite once again and is confident the Sailors have what it takes to mix it up with the very best.

Al Ain aim to impress, says Schreuder

Fri, 25 Aug, 2023

Al Ain aim to impress, says Schreuder

Dubai: Al Ain FC will respect their AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 group stage opponents but will not compromise on their playing style as they mark a return to the tournament after a two-year absence.

The inaugural AFC Champions League winners in 2003, UAE's Al Ain were drawn in Group A of the 2023/24 edition with Uzbekistan's Pakhtakor FC, Al Fayha of Saudi Arabia and Turkmenistan's Al Ain FC for company. 
 
Head coach Alfred Schreuder said it is very important for Al Ain to impress in their return to the tournament. 

Mumbai City's Buckingham calls for focus ahead of exciting group stage

Fri, 25 Aug, 2023

Mumbai City's Buckingham calls for focus ahead of exciting group stage

Mumbai: While excited with Mumbai City FC's AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 group stage draw, head coach Des Buckingham has said it is very important for his side to remain focused on the challenges ahead.

The Indian side were drawn in Group D with Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal SFC, Nassaji Mazandaran FC of Islamic Republic of Iran and Uzbekistan's Navbahor.
 
Drawing the Neymar-powered Al Hilal particularly excited the Mumbai players but Buckingham warned his players that all the matches would be tough.

Solari: Tough draw but JDT will be up for the challenge

Fri, 25 Aug, 2023

Solari: Tough draw but JDT will be up for the challenge

Kuala Lumpur: Johor Darul Ta’zim will not take their AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 group stage opponents for granted despite drawing two of the teams they faced last year en route to their historic knockout stage appearance.

In a repeat of last season’s group stage, the Malaysian champions were drawn together with Korea Republic’s Ulsan Hyundai and Japan’s Kawasaki Frontale, with Thailand’s BG Pathum United completing the Group I cast.

#FIFAWWC: Asia’s unforgettable moments

Fri, 25 Aug, 2023

#FIFAWWC: Asia’s unforgettable moments

Kuala Lumpur: It was the FIFA Women’s World Cup that elevated the women’s game to unprecedented heights with incredible drama on the pitch and record numbers of spectators off it as Australia & New Zealand 2023 left a lasting legacy. 

For Asia’s six representatives there were unforgettable performances, huge upsets, individual accolades and much more as the continent’s sides were involved in some of the most talked-about matches of the tournament. 
 
The-AFC.com looks back at Asia's best moments from a World Cup that delivered on a spectacular level. 

Vietnam edge Indonesia on penalties to retain title

Sun, 27 Aug, 2023

Vietnam edge Indonesia on penalties to retain title

Rayong: Vietnam defeated Indonesia 6-5 on penalties to defend their AFF U23 Championship title at the Rayong Stadium on Saturday.

With the match ending goalless after 120 minutes, Vietnam maintained their composure to win the shootout.