#ACL - Semi-final (West): Ones to Watch

Sat, 13 Apr, 2024

#ACL - Semi-final (West): Ones to Watch

Al Ain: The race for the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 title boils down to four teams as the competition enters the semi-final stage. Former champions Al Ain and Al Hilal lock horns on the west side with the first leg taking place in the UAE on Tuesday.

With both sides boasting multiple local and international stars, the-AFC.com shines the spotlight on three stars from each side that could make the difference in their respective teams’ pursuit of a spot in the final.

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Semi-Finals: 5 things to look out for

Fri, 12 Apr, 2024

Semi-Finals: 5 things to look out for

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 has reached the semi-final stage as the four remaining sides get ready to battle it out for a place in Asian club football’s main event.

With four-time Asian champions Al Hilal SFC, inaugural AFC Champions League winners Al Ain FC, two-time champions Ulsan Hyundai FC and Japanese powerhouse Yokohama F. Marinos making up the line-up, it’s a star-studded cast set to take centre stage on the continent.
 
Ahead of the first legs on April 16 and 17, the-AFC.com has selected five things to look out for.

#ACL - East S-Final: How they got there

Sun, 14 Apr, 2024

#ACL - East S-Final: How they got there

Ulsan: Korea Republic's Ulsan Hyundai FC will host Yokohama F. Marinos of Japan in the first leg of the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 East semi-final on Wednesday.

It promises to be an enthralling showdown with Ulsan Hyundai seeking a third continental title while Yokohama will be aiming to lift the coveted trophy for the first time.
 
Join the-AFC.com as we take a look at how the two sides progressed to the semi-finals.

#AFCCup - West Zone Final: Key Players

Sun, 14 Apr, 2024

#AFCCup - West Zone Final: Key Players

Karbala: Oman’s Al Nahda and Lebanon’s Al Ahed face-off in a double header with a place in the AFC Cup™ 2023/24 final the reward for the winning side in the West Zone Final.

The two teams will be familiar with each other’s game, having qualified together from Group A, but this time around only one of them will qualify through to the next round. The-AFC.com highlights the players who have the potential to be the difference makers in the tie.

#ACL - West S-Final: How they got there

Fri, 12 Apr, 2024

#ACL - West S-Final: How they got there

Al Ain: Al Ain FC will host Al Hilal SFC in the first leg of the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 West semi-final on Tuesday.

Al Ain of the United Arab Emirates are aiming to lift the trophy for the first time since emerging champions in the inaugural edition in 2003 while Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal are seeking their third title.
 
The-AFC.com retraces their journey to the semi-finals.

#AFCU23 - Ones to Watch

Sun, 14 Apr, 2024

#AFCU23 - Ones to Watch

Kuala Lumpur: Sixteen teams from across the continent will bring some of Asia's brightest talents to the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ as the sixth edition of the tournament kicks off on Monday.

Over the years, the competition has witnessed a number of players who have gone on to impress for club and country, and that is exactly what the current crop of players will be aiming for as they also seek continental glory and a place at the 2024 Paris Olympics by finishing as one of the top three teams.
 
From Japanese midfield livewire Kuryu Matsuki to United Arab Emirates prolific scorer Sultan Adil, the-AFC.com takes a look at eight youngsters who could make heads turn in the latest edition of the continental competition.

#ACFutsal2024 - Know Your Teams: Groups A & B

Sun, 14 Apr, 2024

#ACFutsal2024 - Know Your Teams: Groups A & B

Bangkok: The AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Thailand 2024 kicks off on April 17 with 16 teams aiming to lift the coveted title.

Join the-AFC.com as we preview Groups A and B with the top two teams from each to progress to the quarter-finals, with the tournament also serving as the qualifier for the FIFA Futsal World Cup Uzbekistan 2024.