Preview - SF: Al Duhail SC (QAT) v Al Hilal SFC (KSA)

Sun, 26 Feb, 2023

Preview - SF: Al Duhail SC (QAT) v Al Hilal SFC (KSA)

Doha: The AFC Champions League™ 2022 (West) Semi-final has all the ingredients to be a spectacular affair with Qatar’s Al Duhail SC to face Al Hilal SFC of Saudi Arabia.

Al Hilal, the defending champions, are seeking to lift the trophy for the third time in four years while Al Duhail are in their maiden semi-final, with the winners to face Japan’s Urawa Red Diamonds, with the two-leg final to be played on April 29 and May 6. 

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Who will win? Al Duhail SC (QAT) v Al Hilal SFC (KSA)

#ACL2022 West S-final: Facts & Stats

Sat, 25 Feb, 2023

#ACL2022 West S-final: Facts & Stats

Doha: Al Hilal SFC and Al Duhail SC are set for a thrilling showdown in the AFC Champions League™ 2022 (West) Semi-final on Sunday.

Defending champions AL Hilal of Saudi Arabia are seeking to win the title for the third time in four years while Al Duhail will be appearing in their first semi-final.
 
Join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the key facts and stats ahead of the showdown at the Al Thumama Stadium 

Diaz hails Al Hilal’s commitment, passion

Fri, 24 Feb, 2023

Diaz hails Al Hilal’s commitment, passion

Al Wakrah: Ramon Diaz applauded his players for their commitment and passion after Al Hilal SFC defeated Foolad Khouzestan FC 1-0 to advance to the AFC Champions League™ 2022 (West) semi-final on Thursday.

Moussa Marega’s 87th minute winner took Al Hilal into a semi-final meeting with Qatar’s Al Duhail SC on Sunday and Diaz said the players deserved the victory against a resilient Foolad. 

Teamwork took Al Duhail through, says Olunga

Fri, 24 Feb, 2023

Teamwork took Al Duhail through, says Olunga

Doha: Michael Olunga was the hero with both goals but the Kenyan striker paid tribute to his teammates after Al Duhail SC defeated Al Shabab FC 2-1 to advance to the AFC Champions League™ semi-finals for the first time on Thursday.

After a tight first half which saw both teams exchanging blows, Olunga scored in the 77th and 85th minutes to all but secure Qatar’s Al Duhail their place in the semi-final, with Saudi Arabia’s Al Shabab netting a consolation through Saeed Al Rubaei in added time.
 
Olunga, the 2021 AFC Champions League topscorer, was deservingly named Player-of-the-Match but the striker said it was team effort which took Al Duhail through.

2023 #AFCU20 Uzbekistan - Know Your Teams

Sat, 25 Feb, 2023

2023 #AFCU20 Uzbekistan - Know Your Teams

Tashkent: The AFC U20 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2023 kicks off on Wednesday with 16 teams aiming for the title. 

The erstwhile U-19 championship, returning under its new U-20 brand, will also serve as the qualifiers for the FIFA U-20 World Cup Indonesia 2023, which is scheduled to be held from May 20 to June 11.
 
Saudi Arabia will be aiming to defend the title won in 2018, with the remaining 15 teams also fancying their chances so join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the cast, with the group stage matches to be played in Tashkent and Fergana and the final scheduled for March 18.

Jankovic takes charge of China PR men's national team

Sat, 25 Feb, 2023

Jankovic takes charge of China PR men's national team

Beijing: Serbian Aleksandar Jankovic has been appointed as the China PR men's national team head.

The Chinese Football Association (CFA) said Jankovic would take charge of the team for the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ and the qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup 2026 in North America.