Preview - Group B: Sharjah FC (UAE) v FC Nasaf (UZB)

Tue, 24 Oct, 2023

Preview - Group B: Sharjah FC (UAE) v FC Nasaf (UZB)

Sharjah: Sharjah FC will host FC Nasaf in a top-of-the-table AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 Group B clash knowing they can't afford defeat.

Victory for Nasaf at the Sharjah Stadium will see the Uzbekistan side opening a five-point lead going into the reverse fixtures, which will jeopardise Sharjah's hopes of advancing to the Round of 16.

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Matchday Three: 5 things to look out for

Fri, 20 Oct, 2023

Matchday Three: 5 things to look out for

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday Three of the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 is almost upon us as the 40 sides across the continent get set to take to the pitch once more. 

While Neymar’s injury on international duty has stolen the headlines and ensures he’ll play no part in the AFC Champions League for the foreseeable future, there remains no shortage of talking points ahead of the next round of games. 
 
An emerging talent, a star with a point to prove and key clashes all feature, as the-AFC.com picks five things to look out for. 

Preview - Group C: AGMK FC (UZB) v Sepahan FC (IRN)

Mon, 23 Oct, 2023

Preview - Group C: AGMK FC (UZB) v Sepahan FC (IRN)

Olmaliq: AGMK FC host Sepahan FC in Group C of the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 with both teams needing three points to boost their hopes of advancing to the Round of 16.

Sepahan have a point to show while AGMK will be aiming to bounce back from two consecutive defeats.

Preview - Group D: Navbahor (UZB) v Nassaji Mazandaran (IRN)

Tue, 24 Oct, 2023

Preview - Group D: Navbahor (UZB) v Nassaji Mazandaran (IRN)

Namangan: Navbahor will be aiming to continue from where they left off when they host Nassaji Mazandaran on Matchday Three of the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24.

Uzbekistan's Navbahor have four points to their name, sitting second in the Group D standings on goal difference while Islamic Republic of Iran's Nassaji are one adrift in third place.

Everton: Bangkok United can take big steps in Asia

Fri, 20 Oct, 2023

Everton: Bangkok United can take big steps in Asia

Bangkok: The AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 marks the first time Thailand’s Bangkok United are in the group stage of the tournament since their last outing in 2007 and the club, captained by Brazilian centre-back Everton Goncalves, have made a blistering return to Asia by winning both their Group F outings so far. 

The Thai League 1 runners-up stunned Korea Republic’s Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors 3-2 at Thammasat Stadium earlier this month to add to the 2-1 comeback victory against Singapore’s Lion City Sailors in their opener where Everton bagged the club’s first goal of the tournament.
 
That moment was a redemption of sorts for Everton who suffered heartbreak with Bangkok in the tournament in 2019 and the defender tells the-AFC.com about that goal, the side’s impressive starts in the AFC Champions League and Thai League 1, life at the club and more. 

#AFCCup - Preview: Matchday Three

Thu, 19 Oct, 2023

#AFCCup - Preview: Matchday Three

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday Three of the AFC Cup has all the ingredients to be a thrilling affair as the competition edges closer to the knockout stage.  

The Matchday Two action three weeks ago saw some teams boosting their hopes, while others bounced back and several suffered blows. 

Join the-AFC.com as we take a look at what to expect on Matchday Three which will be played on October 23 to 26.

Test Your Knowledge - Round 2

Sat, 21 Oct, 2023

Test Your Knowledge - Round 2

Kuala Lumpur: After Korea Republic and Islamic Republic of Iran notched up multiple wins in the first six editions of the AFC Asian Cup™, the start of the 1980s brought with it another change in the landscape of the Asian game as new champions emerged.

The-AFC.com invites you - the fans - to test your knowledge in Round 2 of our AFC Asian Cup quiz.

IR Iran at the AFC Asian Cup™

Sun, 22 Oct, 2023

IR Iran at the AFC Asian Cup™

Kuala Lumpur: Islamic Republic of Iran will be among the favourites to emerge champions of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™. 

The Central Asian side has an excellent record at the continental showpiece and as they buildup for their Group C challenge in Qatar 2023, the-AFC.com takes a look at some interesting facts and figures.