Quarter-finals: Ones to Watch

Fri, 01 Mar, 2024

Quarter-finals: Ones to Watch

Kuala Lumpur: From the 40 clubs that began the journey in the group stage last September, we are now down to the final eight sides in the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 as the race to be crowned kings of the continent heats up.

The tournament has again showcased a host of stars, with the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema and Sadio Mane still in contention to add an AFC Champions League title to the UEFA Champions League titles they have won previously, while plenty of other big-name players have also turned on the style.

With the first legs of the quarter-finals set to take place between March 4-6, the-AFC.com highlights eight players who could be the difference makers for their respective sides.

www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_champions_league/video/acl_-_group_e_|_al_duhail_sc_qat_2_-_3_al_nassr_ksa.html

Star of ACL q-finals?

Race for the Top Scorer award

Thu, 29 Feb, 2024

Race for the Top Scorer award

Kuala Lumpur: Only eight of Asia’s top clubs remain in contention for the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 title as the continental competition enters the quarter-final stage – the first leg of which will be held between March 4 and 6.

While the fierce battle to crown the Asian champions gathers momentum, the race to become the tournament’s top scorer is also heating up.

From the current leading marksman Cryzan to Aleksandar Mitrovic and Cristiano Ronaldo, join the-AFC.com as we look at eight players who could compete for the top scorer award.

#U20WAC - Know Your Teams

Fri, 01 Mar, 2024

#U20WAC - Know Your Teams

Tashkent: The AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2024™ kicks-off on Sunday with eight teams - including four former winners of the AFC U19 Women's Championship - set to vie for the coveted title.

Besides regional glory, the top four teams will qualify for the 2024 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup in Colombia – so join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the contenders.

Jordan edge Nepal in shootout to retain title

Fri, 01 Mar, 2024

Jordan edge Nepal in shootout to retain title

Jeddah: Jordan emerged champions of the West Asian Football Federation Women's Championship 2024 with a 5-3 penalty shootout win over Nepal after the final ended 2-2 on Thursday.

It was Jordan's fourth consecutive title and sixth overall but they had to work hard to see off the challenge of a spirited Nepal side.

Australian masterclass leaves Gustavsson spoilt for choice

Thu, 29 Feb, 2024

Australian masterclass leaves Gustavsson spoilt for choice

Melbourne: Head coach Tony Gustavsson will be spoilt for choice when he selects his squad for the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament Paris 2024 after Australia cruised to 10-0 win against Uzbekistan in the second leg of their Asian Qualifiers Round 3 fixture on Wednesday.

The win meant Australia rounded out their campaign with 26 goals and five clean sheets – with latecomers to the squad Michelle Heyman and Kaitlyn Torpey among those who impressed in Tashkent and Melbourne against Uzbekistan.

Despite coming into the tie with a 3-0 advantage from the first leg, the Matildas stamped their authority from the start, taking a 8-0 lead by half-time in an impressive performance.

Japan’s Ikeda to focus on improvements ahead of Paris 2024

Thu, 29 Feb, 2024

Japan’s Ikeda to focus on improvements ahead of Paris 2024

Tokyo: Japan coach Futoshi Ikeda has set his sights on making further improvements when he takes his team to Paris in the summer after booking their ticket for the Olympic Games with a 2-1 victory over DPR Korea in Tokyo on Wednesday.

The Japanese claimed their slot at a sixth Olympic Games in July and August thanks to goals from Hana Takahashi and Aoba Fujino in front of a crowd of 20,777 at Japan’s National Stadium, holding on for the win despite Kim Hye Yong’s late goal for the visitors.