AFC Cup™ 2022 Final – Kuala Lumpur City: Ones to Watch

Fri, 21 Oct, 2022

AFC Cup™ 2022 Final – Kuala Lumpur City: Ones to Watch

Kuala Lumpur: Tournament debutants Kuala Lumpur City FC have produced a string of memorable performances in the AFC Cup™ 2022 to advance all the way to a final with Oman's Al Seeb Club at Bukit Jalil National Stadium on Saturday.

Teamwork has undoubtedly been the biggest hallmark of Bojan Hodak’s City Boys as they made their way into a title decider in their home city, although there have been a number of standout individual displays as the side has navigated four knockout round matches to reach the main event.

Ahead of the final in the Malaysian capital, the-AFC.com shines the spotlight on three KL City players to look out for in the continental showpiece.

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AFC Cup™ 2022 Final - Al Seeb Club: Ones To Watch

Fri, 21 Oct, 2022

AFC Cup™ 2022 Final - Al Seeb Club: Ones To Watch

Kuala Lumpur: With the AFC Cup™ 2022 Final looming large, Al Seeb’s journey has seen a few players impress en route to facing Kuala Lumpur City FC in the Malaysian capital on Saturday.

A squad that has largely stayed intact after winning two Oman Pro League titles, Al Seeb embarked on an unlikely adventure to the final of the AFC Cup in their maiden campaign on the back of elite talent that is set to shine at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium.

#AFCCup2022: Kuala Lumpur City FC (MAS) - Road to the Final

Fri, 21 Oct, 2022

#AFCCup2022: Kuala Lumpur City FC (MAS) - Road to the Final

Kuala Lumpur: Seven years after Johor Darul Ta’zim became the first side from both Malaysia and Southeast Asia to lift the AFC Cup™ title, Kuala Lumpur City FC are aiming to become the second when they face Oman’s Al Seeb Club at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium on Saturday.

Just like their compatriots JDT during their victorious 2015 campaign, KL City have been on a rollercoaster journey to the final with tough away assignments and two penalty shootouts to navigate.
 
But that is exactly what they have done, creating history along the way for a club that was playing second-tier football two seasons ago before lifting their first Malaysia Cup title in 32 years in 2021 to qualify for the AFC Cup.
 
And up against fellow debutants Al Seeb, they will look to complete the magical run in front of home support in Kuala Lumpur. The-AFC.com relives the Malaysian outfit’s remarkable run to the 2022 AFC Cup final.

#AFCCup2022: Al Seeb Club (OMA) - Road to the Final

Fri, 21 Oct, 2022

#AFCCup2022: Al Seeb Club (OMA) - Road to the Final

Dubai: Oman’s Al Seeb SC embarked on an incredible debut campaign in the AFC Cup™ 2022 that has seen them navigate all three rounds to the final on the back of some incredible performances.

The two-time Oman Pro League champions’ first continental final on Saturday sees them take on Kuala Lumpur City FC, another side who made it to the final in their maiden campaign, a fact that will further spice up this encounter.

AFC Cup™ 2022 Final: Kuala Lumpur City FC v Al Seeb Club in Numbers

Thu, 20 Oct, 2022

AFC Cup™ 2022 Final: Kuala Lumpur City FC v Al Seeb Club in Numbers

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Cup™ 2022 grand finale is almost upon us as Malaysia’s Kuala Lumpur City FC and Al Seeb Club of Oman prepare to face off in the showpiece event at Bukit Jalil National Stadium on Saturday.

Both sides have enjoyed remarkable debut campaigns by advancing to the final at the first attempt and now KL City will aim to become the second side from Malaysia to lift the AFC Cup, while Al Seeb are attempting to be crowned Oman’s first-ever winners. 

Ahead of the clash in the Malaysian capital, the-AFC.com highlights some of the standout numbers from the two sides’ run to the final.

KL City’s Mendoza: AFC Cup™ triumph would be a dream

Tue, 18 Oct, 2022

KL City’s Mendoza: AFC Cup™ triumph would be a dream

Kuala Lumpur: Kevin Mendoza has insisted that should Kuala Lumpur City FC win the AFC Cup™ 2022 final, it would be an even bigger achievement than lifting the Malaysia Cup last year as the tournament debutants prepare for the final against Oman’s Al Seeb Club on October 22.

Philippines goalkeeper Mendoza signed for KL City last year and within the first 12 months helped them win the Malaysia Cup for the first time in 32 years after stunning domestic powerhouse Johor Darul Ta’zim in the final to qualify for their maiden AFC Cup.

AFC Cup™ win could transform Omani football, says Al Seeb's Dauda

Thu, 20 Oct, 2022

AFC Cup™ win could transform Omani football, says Al Seeb's Dauda

Muscat: Winning the AFC Cup™ 2022 would be a game changer not just for Al Seeb SC, but for the entirety of Omani football, according to Ghanaian forward Cosmos Dauda.

The 29-year-old joined Al Seeb from Oman Club and has also previously represented Omani side Al Rustaq, in the process building a lot of experience and understanding of the game in the Sultanate.

Five Classic AFC Cup Finals

Tue, 18 Oct, 2022

Five Classic AFC Cup Finals

Kuala Lumpur: Saturday’s AFC Cup™ 2022 final between Kuala Lumpur City FC and Al Seeb SC marks the 18th decider in the competition’s history. 

The past two decades saw some classic finals contested since the start of the competition in 2004 and the-AFC.com takes a look at five of those.

AFC Cup™ Final in Numbers

Mon, 17 Oct, 2022

AFC Cup™ Final in Numbers

Kuala Lumpur: A new name will appear on the AFC Cup™ roll of honour after the 2022 final as a pair of debutants in Malaysia’s Kuala Lumpur City FC and Oman’s Al Seeb Club face off for the right to be crowned kings of Asia. 

The competition’s 18th final sees Al Seeb aim to become Oman’s first-ever champions, while KL City are looking to follow in the footsteps of domestic rivals Johor Darul Ta’zim, who won the title back in 2015. 

Ahead of the showpiece event in the Malaysian capital on Saturday, October 22, the-AFC.com looks at some of the key numbers from the tournament final's history. 

AFC Cup™ Final Flashback: When JDT were crowned Malaysia’s first Asian champions

Sat, 15 Oct, 2022

AFC Cup™ Final Flashback: When JDT were crowned Malaysia’s first Asian champions

Kuala Lumpur: Kuala Lumpur City FC are now just one victory away from winning a historic AFC Cup™ title – their fairytale run made all the more impressive by the fact that the Malaysia Super League club are in their debut campaign in the continental competition. 

Bojan Hodak’s side would lift the coveted silverware by beating Oman’s Al Seeb Club in the final on October 22, but the City Boys wouldn’t be the first side from Malaysia to win the AFC Cup. That honour belongs to Johor Darul Ta’zim, who got their hands on the trophy back in 2015 with Hodak also playing a key role in the success.

With the AFC Cup 2022 final just days away, the-AFC.com looks back at the Southern Tigers’ unprecedented feat in Asia from seven years ago. 

Test your AFC Cup™ knowledge!

Sat, 15 Oct, 2022

Test your AFC Cup™ knowledge!

Kuala Lumpur: Think you know all there is about the AFC Cup™?

With the countdown to the 2022 Final between Kuala Lumpur City FC of Malaysia and Oman's Al Seeb Club on October 22 gathering pace,  test your AFC Cup knowledge and don't forget to share!