AFC Cup™ 2023/24 contenders set for Knockout Stage Draw

Thu, 21 Dec, 2023

AFC Cup™ 2023/24 contenders set for Knockout Stage Draw

Kuala Lumpur: The path to ultimate glory in the AFC Cup™ 2023/24 will be laid out on Thursday, December 28 at 14:00 (UTC+8) when the official draw ceremony for the Knockout Stage takes place at the AFC House.

Eleven teams have progressed from the Group Stage of the 19th edition of the iconic tournament, which kicked off in September and featured 36 teams from across the Confederation’s five Zones.

Player to Watch: Salem Al Dawsari (Saudi Arabia)

Thu, 21 Dec, 2023

Player to Watch: Salem Al Dawsari (Saudi Arabia)

Kuala Lumpur: Saudi Arabia winger Salem Al Dawsari’s stunning strike against eventual champions Argentina in their group stage opener at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 has remained one of the most enduring images from the tournament a year ago. 

After Saleh Al Shehri cancelled out Lionel Messi’s opener, Al Dawsari plucked the ball out from the sky, negated two Argentine markers and unleashed a strike which curled past Emiliano Martinez and rested in the top corner to produce one of the biggest upsets in World Cup history. 
 
That monumental goal proved why Al Dawsari has been hailed as one of best footballers in the continent in recent times, took home the AFC Player of the Year gong this year, and is tipped to become one of the leading stars of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™.

Preview - 3rd Place Playoff: Urawa Red Diamonds (JPN) v Al Ahly FC (EGY)

Thu, 21 Dec, 2023

Preview - 3rd Place Playoff: Urawa Red Diamonds (JPN) v Al Ahly FC (EGY)

Jeddah: Urawa Red Diamonds will aim to bring the curtains down on their FIFA Club World Cup Saudi Arabia 2023 campaign with a medal on Friday.

The three-time AFC Champions League™ winners face African champions Al Ahly FC in the third-place playoff seeking to emulate their 2007 finish.
 
Urawa, despite a spirited display, eventually had to concede defeat to Manchester City in the semi-finals on Tuesday, with the European champions cruising to a 3-0 win. 

#AFCCup Goals of the Group Stage - MD6

Wed, 20 Dec, 2023

#AFCCup Goals of the Group Stage - MD6

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Cup™ 2023/24 group stage came to a close last week as the cast for the knockout stage was finalised. 

The final round of matches produced more spectacular goals and the-AFC.com invites you - the fans - to pick your favourite from this selection.

#ACL Goals of the Group Stage - MD6

Mon, 18 Dec, 2023

#ACL Goals of the Group Stage - MD6

Kuala Lumpur:  The group stage of the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 concluded last Wednesday with the tournament to return with the Round of 16 in February.

As several teams made last-ditch efforts to advance, Matchday Six produced another set of wonderful goals. 

The-AFC.com has chosen 10 for you - the fans - to not only feast your eyes on but to also choose your favourite.