Preview - Group A: FC Istiklol (TJK) v Sharjah (UAE)

Wed, 27 Apr, 2022

Preview - Group A: FC Istiklol (TJK) v Sharjah (UAE)

Riyadh: Nikita Chicherin has called on his Istiklol teammates to rise to the occasion when they meet UAE’s Sharjah in Group A of the AFC Champions League™ 2022 at the King Fahd International Stadium on Wednesday.

Istiklol and Sharjah are out of contention with the Tajikistan club losing five consecutive matches, while the Emiratis’ quest to finish second in the group came to an abrupt end after their 2-2 draw against Al Hilal SFC.

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Preview - Group E: Al Sadd SC (QAT) v Al Faisaly FC (KSA)

Thu, 28 Apr, 2022

Preview - Group E: Al Sadd SC (QAT) v Al Faisaly FC (KSA)

Dammam: It is now or never for Al Faisaly when they face Al Sadd SC on Matchday Six of the AFC Champions League™ 2022 Group E on Wednesday with a place in the Round of 16 on their continental debut beckoning.

The Saudi Arabian side have enjoyed a dream debut campaign so far, going into the final matchday unbeaten and at the top of a group that contains two-time champions Al Sadd and perennial participants Nasaf as well as Jordanian powerhouse Al Wehdat.

With nine points collected so far, it all comes down to the final 90 minutes against already-eliminated Al Sadd, with a win sure to secure their place in the next round, while a draw or even defeat could see them progress depending on results elsewhere.

Preview - Group E: Al Wehdat (JOR) v FC Nasaf (UZB)

Tue, 26 Apr, 2022

Preview - Group E: Al Wehdat (JOR) v FC Nasaf (UZB)

Dammam: FC Nasaf are one step away from achieving a long-term dream according to head coach Ruzikul Berdiev as they take on Al Wehdat in their final match of the AFC Champions League™ 2022 Group E on Wednesday with a win sending them into round of 16 for the first time in the club history.

Nasaf participated in the competition on four previous occasions, exiting at the group stage in 2012, 2015, 2016 and 2018, but after a four-year absence from the competition, they could become the fourth different side from Uzbekistan to reach the Round of 16, following on the footsteps of Pakhtakor, Bunyodkor and Lokomotiv.

Going into the final matchday, Berdiev’s men sit second in Group E with eight points to their name. A win will secure at least one of the three best runners-up tickets to the next round, and they could even finish top of the group should they beat Al Wehdat while group leaders Al Faisaly slip up against Al Sadd.

Preview - Group F: Urawa Red Diamonds (JPN) v Lion City Sailors FC (SGP)

Tue, 26 Apr, 2022

Preview - Group F: Urawa Red Diamonds (JPN) v Lion City Sailors FC (SGP)

Buriram: Head coach Kim Do-hoon firmly believes his Lion City Sailors FC side have progressed tremendously since their last meeting with Urawa Red Diamonds and is confident they can turn things around in their AFC Champions League™ 2022 Group F rematch on Wednesday. 

The Sailors suffered a 4-1 defeat in their group opener against the two-time champions, but have since grown from strength to strength to collect two wins and a draw to tally Urawa and Daegu FC on seven points. 

Preview - Group F: Daegu FC (KOR) v Shandong Taishan FC (CHN)

Tue, 26 Apr, 2022

Preview - Group F: Daegu FC (KOR) v Shandong Taishan FC (CHN)

Buriram: Daegu FC head coach Alexandre Gama has urged his players to not hold back and give their all against Shandong Taishan FC on Wednesday, stressing that it will be their most important match in Group F of the AFC Champions League™ 2022. 

Five players found the back of the net as Daegu cruised to a 7-0 win over Shandong on Matchday One , and while they suffered a setback in losing 3-0 to Lion City Sailors FC, the K League club went on to secure vital points in their matches against Urawa Red Diamonds.