Velazquez stunner voted the best

Tue, 20 Jun, 2023

Velazquez stunner voted the best

Kuala Lumpur: Leandro Velazquez's effort against Ulsan Hyundai FC has been voted as the best goal of the AFC Champions League™ 2022.

The Johor Darul Ta'zim star received 63% percent of the votes from fans, with the goal helping the Malaysian champions record a famous 2-1 win over their Korean rivals.
 
As we look forward to another exciting season, review Velazquez's goal below as well as the seven others that made the final. 

www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_champions_league/video/acl2022_best_goals_east_-_bergson.html

www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_champions_league/video/acl_best_goals_west_-_marko_stanojevic.html

www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_champions_league/video/ikhsan_fandi_39’_bg_pathum_united_tha_vs_kitchee_sc_hkg.html

www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_champions_league/video/acl2022_best_goals_west_-_odion_ighalo.html

www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_champions_league/video/acl2022_best_goals_east_-_leandro_velazquez.html

www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_champions_league/video/acl_best_goals_west_-_leandre_tawamba.html

www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_champions_league/video/acl2022_best_goals_east_-_moon_seon-min.html

www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_champions_league/video/acl_best_goals_west_-_soroush_rafiei.html

ACL Best goal

Wins for Thailand, Chinese Taipei, Myanmar, Jordan

Tue, 20 Jun, 2023

Wins for Thailand, Chinese Taipei, Myanmar, Jordan

Hong Kong: A second-half strike from striker Teerasil Dangda gave Thailand a 1-0 win over Hong Kong, China in an international friendly on Monday.

Chinese Taipei edged the Philippines 3-2, Jordan defeated Jamaica 2-1, Myanmar beat Macau 2-0 while Indonesia lost 2-0 to world champions Argentina on a busy night of international friendlies.  

SAFF Championship 2023: Preview

Tue, 20 Jun, 2023

SAFF Championship 2023: Preview

Bengaluru: The 14th edition of the SAFF (South Asian Football Federation) Championship is all set to kick off on Wednesday at Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru.

Hosts India are the reigning champions, having won eight titles at the region's most prestigious international football tournament, and they have impressively reached the final of every edition bar one since the competition’s inception in 1993.
 
However, this time the challenge is likely to be tougher than ever before with fellow AFC Asian Cup™ 2023 participants Lebanon and former continental champions Kuwait making their debut as invitational teams. The-AFC.com looks ahead to the upcoming campaign. 

Teams set to discover AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ 2024 Qualifiers journey

Mon, 19 Jun, 2023

Teams set to discover AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ 2024 Qualifiers journey

Kuala Lumpur: The path to the AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ 2024 will be laid out on Thursday, June 22, 2023 when the official draw ceremony for the Qualifiers takes place at 3pm local time at the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. 

A total of 31 teams will be in action from October 7 to 11, 2023 as they vie for the right to make it to the 17th edition of the tournament, with the exact dates to be finalised.

Mosimane appointed Al Wahda head coach

Sun, 18 Jun, 2023

Mosimane appointed Al Wahda head coach

Riyadh: Pitso Mosimane has been appointed head coach of Al Wahda FSCC, the UAE Pro League club have announced.

“Al Wahda Football Company announces the appointment of Pitso Mosimane from South Africa to lead the first team,” said the Abu Dhabi based club on Twitter.
 
“The club board welcomes Mosimane to the home of champions and wishes him the best of luck in meeting the expectations of the club’s leadership and supporters.”

Queiroz sets clear targets for Qatar

Sat, 17 Jun, 2023

Queiroz sets clear targets for Qatar

Doha: After leading the Islamic Republic of Iran at three consecutive FIFA World Cup tournaments, Carlos Queiroz is now focused on helping Qatar defend their AFC Asian Cup ™ title and guiding the Gulf state through to the Finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He talks to the-AFC.com about his new role and his plans for the future. 

With a resume like that possessed by Carlos Queiroz it would be tempting to relax a little and wind down towards retirement. But as the Portuguese coach approaches half a century in the game, ambition still burns bright as he settles into his latest job with a renewed sense of purpose.
 
The former Real Madrid and Portugal head coach, who has worked in the United Arab Emirates, the United States and Japan in a globe-trotting career that included two spells as Sir Alex Ferguson’s assistant at Manchester United, celebrated his 70th birthday in March, soon after signing on to replace Felix Sanchez at the helm of the Qatar national team.