Ikhsan: It’s an honour to learn from Teerasil

Wed, 17 Aug, 2022

Ikhsan: It’s an honour to learn from Teerasil

Saitama: Ahead of BG Pathum United's AFC Champions League™ 2022 Round of 16 clash with Hong Kong’s Kitchee SC on Friday, Ikhsan Fandi has admitted that he is reaping the rewards of playing alongside one of the finest strikers from Southeast Asia in recent times, Teerasil Dangda.

The Singapore international swapped Norway for Thailand in January and has not looked back since, helping his new side into the AFC Champions League knockout rounds for the second successive season, scoring two goals so far in his debut continental campaign as BG Pathum topped their group.

Among the rising stars of ASEAN football, the 23-year-old is part of a star-studded forward line that includes Thailand’s second-highest scorer of all time, Teerasil, and one of the most prolific strikers in Thai League 1 history, Diogo. 

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5 Memorable Round of 16 (East) Ties

Sun, 14 Aug, 2022

5 Memorable Round of 16 (East) Ties

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Champions League™ 2022 Round of 16 clashes in the East are sure to bring plenty of excitement for the Continent's football fans. Ahead of those much-anticipated ties, we have selected some of the encounters from the past editions to enjoy.

The Round of 16 was introduced in the AFC Champions League back in 2009, and since then we have witnessed some action-packed matches, particularly in recent times. the-AFC.com highlights five last 16 ties from the East side of the continent that are worth remembering and re-living.

AFC Champions League™ 2022 Round of 16 (East) – Ones to Watch

Tue, 16 Aug, 2022

AFC Champions League™ 2022 Round of 16 (East) – Ones to Watch

Kuala Lumpur: With the resumption of the East Zone of the AFC Champions League™ 2022 just two days away, we pick eight players from the region who could prove to be the key for their teams in the much-anticipated Round of 16.

A number of these players lit up the group stage with their impressive performances while some of them didn’t feature earlier in this year’s tournament but have proven their ability in the past.

the-AFC.com picks for the players you should keep an eye on in the East Zone's Round of 16 ties.

Round of 16 (East): How They Got There

Sun, 14 Aug, 2022

Round of 16 (East): How They Got There

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Champions League™ 2022 springs back into action this week with the Round of 16 (East) matches to be played.

That will be followed by the East quarter-finals and semi-final with all eight teams fancying their chances of being in the knockout stage draw on August 20.

The-AFC.com retraces how the sides progressed into the Round of 16.

Damjanovic’s AFC Champions League™ achievements has countryman Mugosa dreaming big

Wed, 10 Aug, 2022

Damjanovic’s AFC Champions League™ achievements has countryman Mugosa dreaming big

Kobe: Japan’s Vissel Kobe are aiming to reach the AFC Champions League™ quarter-finals for the second time when they face fellow J1 League side Yokohama F. Marinos in the Round of 16. A man who will be hoping to make his continental bow in that tie will be Vissel’s summer signing Stefan Mugosa.

The Montenegro striker signed for the Andres Iniesta-led side after five seasons in Korea Republic’s top flight with Incheon United and will be hoping he can make the same impact as countryman Dejan Damjanovic, the competition’s all-time top goalscorer.

The-AFC.com caught up exclusively with the 30-year-old ahead of the match with Yokohama to discuss his move to Japan, his Round of 16 opponents and his aims for the season.

Orr: 2022 achievements have been monumental for Hong Kong football

Tue, 19 Jul, 2022

Orr: 2022 achievements have been monumental for Hong Kong football

Hong Kong: After helping secure his club Kitchee SC a historic place in the AFC Champions League™ Round of 16 and then playing a vital role in Hong Kong’s return to the AFC Asian Cup™ after an absence of 54 years, Matt Orr is enjoying a 2022 to remember.

The 25-year-old, who spent the early years of his career in the United States, joined the-AFC.com for an exclusive interview to discuss these milestone moments and look ahead to August’s last 16 clash with BG Pathum United.

AFC Champions League™ (East) 2022 challengers set for Round of 16 showdown in Japan

Mon, 15 Aug, 2022

AFC Champions League™ (East) 2022 challengers set for Round of 16 showdown in Japan

Saitama: The fate of two former champions and first-time title chasers will be decided when the keenly anticipated AFC Champions League™ (East) Round of 16 gets underway on August 18, 2022 in centralised venues in Saitama, Japan.

In a clash between clubs from the Korea Republic, Group F winners Daegu FC face familiar rivals and two-time title winners Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC, who advanced from the Group Stage as one of the three best second-placed sides, at the Urawa Komaba Stadium at 5pm (local time).