AFC Champions League™ 2022 (WEST) - The Host Cities

Tue, 05 Apr, 2022

AFC Champions League™ 2022 (WEST) - The Host Cities

Riyadh: For the first time in the AFC Champions League™ history, the centralised group stage will take place across four cities in one country, with Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam and Buraidah hosting west games between 7th and 27th of April.

Over the past three years, and in an effort to ensure continuity of Asia’s premier club competition despite the challenges posed by the pandemic, the AFC held the 2020 edition in a centralised format in Qatar, with the cities of Doha and Al Wakrah hosting the games.

Last year, hosting rights for group stage matches were divided between Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and India for the West, while Uzbekistan and Thailand hosted games in the East. Ahead of kick-off of the 2022 edition, the-AFC.com profiles the four host cities of West groups.

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Fate at Fatorda: The Laxmikant Kattimani fairytale

Fri, 01 Apr, 2022

Fate at Fatorda: The Laxmikant Kattimani fairytale

Hyderabad: Laxmikant Kattimani etched himself into the Indian Super League’s history books with an unforgettable performance that included penalty shootout heroics in the 2021-22 final.

The Hyderabad FC shot-stopper’s man-of-the-match display against Kerala Blasters ensured the club picked up their first-ever piece of silverware. However, it was a far-from-straightforward journey with Kattimani having to overcome difficult moments in his career before finally fulfilling his dream. 

From his FC Goa days to clinching the ISL title for Hyderabad, Kattimani shares his experiences in an exclusive interview with the-AFC.com

Al Shabab's Banega relishing the challenge of facing big AFC Champions League clubs

Tue, 29 Mar, 2022

Al Shabab's Banega relishing the challenge of facing big AFC Champions League clubs

Riyadh: One of the biggest names gearing up for the AFC Champions League™ 2022, Al Shabab FC midfielder Ever Banega has already stamped his mark on the Saudi Pro League and is now looking to take his influence to the continental stage.

Ahead of Al Shabab’s return to Asian football after seven years of absence, the-afc.comsat with the former Argentine international to discuss his past, future, and everything in between.

Group A: Opening day wins for Thailand, Malaysia

Sat, 02 Apr, 2022

Group A: Opening day wins for Thailand, Malaysia

Bangkok: Thailand and Malaysia kicked off their 2022 AFF Futsal Championship Group A with wins over Brunei Darussalam and Cambodia respectively on Saturday. 

Thailand signalled their determination to defend their title after outclassing Brunei with 13 unanswered goals, while Malaysia emerged victorious in a 13-goal frenzy against Cambodia. 

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ Final Draw: What they said

Mon, 04 Apr, 2022

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ Final Draw: What they said

Doha: The glitzy draw for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ was held at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre on Friday.

Japan, Saudi Arabia, Islamic Republic of Iran, Korea Republic and tournament hosts Qatar were handed challenging draws with Felix Sanchez’s side kicking off the tournament in November against Ecuador.

There could be a sixth Asian side in Qatar 2022 as Australia or United Arab Emirates will have to navigate their way to the Finals via an Inter-Confederation playoff victory over Peru.

Join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the reaction to the draw.

Asia’s finest learn path to glory in FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ Final Draw

Sat, 02 Apr, 2022

Asia’s finest learn path to glory in FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ Final Draw

Doha: Five Asian sides including tournament hosts Qatar learned their group stage opponents at a glittering FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ Final Draw ceremony at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre on Friday.

Felix Sanchez’s side will kick off the tournament on November against Ecuador after being drawn in an intriguing Group A, which also features Senegal and the Netherlands.