Al Ain's Schreuder a hard coach to please

Wed, 08 Nov, 2023

Al Ain's Schreuder a hard coach to please

Riyadh: Al Ain FC may have become the first team to book their spot in the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 Round of 16 but head coach Alfred Schreuder was more concerned about the goals conceded in the 3-2 win over Al Fayha.

Tuesday's victory was the inaugural AFC Champions League winners' fourth, giving them an unassailable lead at the top of Group A with two matches remaining.
 
Kodjo Laba struck twice with Soufiane Rahimi adding the third, with Al Fayha replying through Anthony Nwakaeme and Muhannad Al Qaydhi. 

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Solari praises incredible JDT spirit

Wed, 08 Nov, 2023

Solari praises incredible JDT spirit

Johor Bahru: Malaysia’s Johor Darul Ta’zim did it yet again against Ulsan Hyundai FC of Korea Republic, the 2-1 win on Tuesday their third succesive win over the Korean side at the Sultan Ibrahim Stadium in the AFC Champions League™.

Akhyar Rashid struck the winner in the 87th minute as the Southern Tigers kept pushing for the win, which left head coach Esteban Solari singing praises of his  players’ indomitable spirit.  

Al Ittihad part ways with Nuno

Wed, 08 Nov, 2023

Al Ittihad part ways with Nuno

Riyadh: Al Ittihad have parted ways with Nuno Espirito Santo, the Saudi Pro League champions said, following a poor run of results under the Portuguese coach.

Nuno was under pressure because of their struggles in the Saudi Pro League, and the club made the decision following a 2-0 defeat to Air Force Club of Iraq in the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 on Monday.

Kuwait's Bunjak remains optimistic, Kahrabaa's Salah thrilled with three points

Wed, 08 Nov, 2023

Kuwait's Bunjak remains optimistic, Kahrabaa's Salah thrilled with three points

Kuwait City: Kuwait SC head coach Boris Bunjak remained optimistic of his side's AFC Cup™ 2023/24 knockout stage hopes despite being held to a 1-1 draw by Syria's Al Ittihad Al Ahli Aleppo on Tuesday. 

The result meant Iraq's Al Kahrabaa Club assumed the Group B lead on seven points after defeating Jordan's Al Wehdat SC 3-1 in the other tie on Tuesday.
 
Three-time winners Kuwait SC are a point adrift, level with Al Wehdat while Al Ittihad are on two points. 

Asia at the #U17WC

Wed, 08 Nov, 2023

Asia at the #U17WC

Kuala Lumpur: The teams are all set for the FIFA U-17 World Cup Indonesia 2023 which kicks off on Friday.

Asia's future stars will aim to make  a name for themselves, just as Korea Republic's Son Heung-min did in the 2009 edition where he scored three goals. 
 
The-AFC.com takes a look at some of Asia's facts and figures in the FIFA U-17 World Cup.

Vietnam at the AFC Asian Cup

Wed, 08 Nov, 2023

Vietnam at the AFC Asian Cup

Kuala Lumpur: Vietnam will aim to surpass their previous best at the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™. 

Drawn in Group D, the Southeast Asian side will face four-time champions Japan, Indonesia and 2007 winners Iraq. 

Europe Wrap: Asano brace powers Bochum; Catley nets as Arsenal down City

Tue, 07 Nov, 2023

Europe Wrap: Asano brace powers Bochum; Catley nets as Arsenal down City

Kuala Lumpur: Takuma Asano found the back of the net twice in Germany on Friday to help VfL Bochum post their first victory of the 2023/24 Bundesliga season while his Japan teammate Junya Ito hit the winner in Reims’ 1-0 win against Nantes in France on Sunday. 

Australian duo Steph Catley and Caitlin Foord impressed in England with the former scoring from a Foord assist as Arsenal edged fellow Women's Super League title contenders Manchester City 2-1 while Korean attacker Hwang Hee-chan was involved in his eighth goal of the season for Wolves in the Premier League. 
 
Islamic Republic of Iran striker Sardar Azmoun opened his account for AS Roma in Italy, China PR’s Tang Jiali scored her first goal in Spain and Thailand’s Suphanat Mueanta made his league debut in Belgium, so join the-AFC.com as we find out how the Asian stars performed in Europe over the past week.