AFC Champions League and AFC Cup 2022 draws set to reveal thrilling matches

Fri, 14 Jan, 2022

AFC Champions League and AFC Cup 2022 draws set to reveal thrilling matches

Kuala Lumpur: Asia’s top clubs will discover their Group Stage opponents when the draw ceremonies for the Continent’s two major club competitions are held in Kuala Lumpur on Monday, January 17.

The Group Stage draws for both the AFC Champions League and AFC Cup 2022 will be conducted virtually at 2pm and 4pm (GMT+8) respectively. 

India 2022: Know Your Group C Teams

Fri, 14 Jan, 2022

India 2022: Know Your Group C Teams

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Asian Cup India 2022 kicks off in just a few days with the full squads already named.

The tournament promises to be a thriller with the continent's best players set to vie for the title and places in the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup to be co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand.

Join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the Group C cast, with includes two-time defending champions alongside three teams aiming to win the coveted title for the first time. 

Rossi joins Saudi Arabia’s Al Faisaly

Fri, 14 Jan, 2022

Rossi joins Saudi Arabia’s Al Faisaly

Hamah: Saudi King’s Cup champions Al Faisaly announced on Thursday that they have acquired the services of Brazilian forward Rosicley Pereira da Silva “Rossi”.

The 28-year-old player signed an 18-month contract with the 2022 AFC Champions League hopefuls, joinig from Brazilian outfit Bahia.

Chatrenoor confident of IR Iran’s chances

Fri, 14 Jan, 2022

Chatrenoor confident of IR Iran’s chances

Tehran: Afsaneh Chatrenoor is confident Islamic Republic of Iran can mount a serious challenge for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022 title.

Iran etched their name in the history books when they qualified for their first ever AFC Women’s Asian Cup after defeating Jordan 4-2 on penalties in Group G of the Qualifiers last September. 

Maryam Irandoost’s side have eight-time champions China PR, three-time winners Chinese Taipei and India for company in what looks like a challenging Group A.

AFC MAs and RAs General Secretaries’ Conference 2022 takes centre stage

Thu, 13 Jan, 2022

AFC MAs and RAs General Secretaries’ Conference 2022 takes centre stage

Riyadh: The opening day of the AFC Member Associations (MAs) and Regional Associations (RAs) General Secretaries’ Conference 2022 successfully concluded today with the senior leadership in Asian football benefiting from a variety of engaging topics.

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) General Secretary Dato’ Windsor John commenced the proceedings by sharing the AFC’s ambitions to further develop Asian football in the coming years.

Al Mamlaka breeze past Challenge to claim inaugural Saudi Women’s National Football Championship

Thu, 13 Jan, 2022

Al Mamlaka breeze past Challenge to claim inaugural Saudi Women’s National Football Championship

Jeddah: Al Mamlaka cruised to a 7-0 victory over Challenge to clinch the Saudi Women’s National Football Championship at King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah last Saturday.

Hessa Al Essa was the star of the show, netting five goals to steer Al Mamlaka to the title.