Preview - Round of 16: Al Nassr (KSA) vs Al Wahda FSCC (UAE)

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Preview - Round of 16: Al Nassr (KSA) vs Al Wahda FSCC (UAE)

Riyadh: UAE’s Al Wahda return to the AFC Champions League knock-out stage after a 12-year absence when they visit Saudi Arabia’s Al Nassr for the first leg of the 2019 Round of 16 on Monday.

Al Nassr have only made it past the group stage once, in 2011, when they were eliminated by IR Iran’s Zobahan in the Round of 16.

While Al Wahda have successfully navigated this stage in both their previous two attempts, reaching the quarter-finals in 2004 and going one better to reach the semi-finals in 2007.

Preview - Round of 16: Al Ittihad (KSA) vs Zobahan FC (IRN)

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Preview - Round of 16: Al Ittihad (KSA) vs Zobahan FC (IRN)

Dubai: Al Wasl’s Zabeel Stadium plays host to the first West Asia fixture of the 2019 AFC Champions League Round of 16, but it is Saudi Arabia’s Al Ittihad who are the home team as they face Islamic Republic of Iran’s Zobahan on Monday.

The two sides are meeting for the third time in the competition. In the 2010 group stage, Al Ittihad surrendered a 2-0 half-time lead to settle for a 2-2 draw in Jeddah, while Zobahan walked away 1-0 winners at Foolad Shahr Stadium.

Round of 16 - West: 5 Things To Look Out For

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Round of 16 - West: 5 Things To Look Out For

Amman: The 2019 AFC Champions League returns to action in the West at the beginning of the week with four eagerly awaited Round of 16 ties taking place on Monday and Tuesday. 

A legend moving into the hot seat, a strong Saudi presence and plenty of new arrivals are among the talking points, so join the-AFC.com as we pick out five things to look out for.

Ones to Watch: West Asia 

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Ones to Watch: West Asia 

Amman: As eight West Asian teams battle for four spots in the 2019 AFC Champions League quarter-finals, they will be looking for their talismen to lead by example.

Ahead of West Asia's Round of 16 first leg encounters, the-AFC.com looks at eight players who could make the difference for their respective teams.

The Head Coaches: West Asia 

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

The Head Coaches: West Asia 

Amman: Ahead of West Asia's 2019 AFC Champions League Round of 16, the-AFC.com takes a look at the head coaches of the eight sides in contention.

Youth is the name of the game in West Asia this year as six of the eight AFC Champions League Round of 16 sides are led by head coaches younger than 50. With four new appointments and four continuing from the group stage, we are set to see some mouthwatering tactical battles over the next two weeks.

The summer signings: West Asia 

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

The summer signings: West Asia 

Amman: Ahead of the 2019 AFC Champions League knockout stage, clubs across the Continent have been busy strengthening their squads and making managerial appointments.

As a hot summer across West Asia comes to an end, it has also been a heated season in the transfer market. The eight teams from Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Islamic Republic of Iran and Qatar bolstered their ranks with exciting signings who hope to start with a bang as teams kick-off their season with the 2019 AFC Champions League Round of 16 matches in August.

Boualem Khoukhi focused on title challenge

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Boualem Khoukhi focused on title challenge

Barcelona: Qatar international and AFC Asian Cup 2019 winner Boualem Khoukhi has set his sights on claiming this season’s AFC Champions League title after joining his Al Sadd SC teammates for pre-season training in Spain.

The recent subject of an on-off transfer to domestic rivals Al Gharafa, Khoukhi arrived in Europe at the weekend determined to focus on his side’s upcoming AFC Champions League Round of 16 tie against Al Duhail SC.

With the two-legged Continental showdown set to start next week, Khoukhi has been quick to outline his targets for the competition and the positive impact he believes new head coach Xavi will have on his charges.