Al Nahda come from behind to defeat Al Riffa

Tue, 20 Feb, 2024

Al Nahda come from behind to defeat Al Riffa

Muscat: Oman's Al Nahda beat Bahrain's Al Riffa 3-1 after extra-time on Monday to wrap up a 4-2 aggregate victory in the AFC Cup™ 2023/24 West Zonal Semi-final at the Sultan Qaboos Sport Complex.

They will face either Iraq's Al Kahrabaa Club or Al Ahed FC of Lebanon in the two-leg West Zonal final in April. 

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Preview - West Zonal SF 2nd Leg: Al Kahrabaa Club (IRQ) 1 v 0 Al Ahed FC (LBN)

Wed, 21 Feb, 2024

Preview - West Zonal SF 2nd Leg: Al Kahrabaa Club (IRQ) 1 v 0 Al Ahed FC (LBN)

Basra: Al Kahrabaa Club will not hold back when they host Al Ahed FC in the return leg of their AFC Cup™ 2023/24 West Zonal semi-final on Tuesday. 

The Iraqi side returned with a 1-0 victory from the first leg against an Al Ahed side seeking to win the AFC Cup for the second time.

ASEAN Zonal Final: 3 Classic Match-ups

Mon, 19 Feb, 2024

ASEAN Zonal Final: 3 Classic Match-ups

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Cup™ 2023/24 saw Australian teams enter for the first time and they have excelled with Central Coast Mariners and Macarthur FC set to contest in the ASEAN Zonal final on Thursday with a place in the Inter-Zone semi-finals on the line. 

It was back in 2017 when the Zonal format was introduced, intensifying the regional rivalry with clubs from Southeast Asia needing to progress from the group stage and then win two knockout round ties to be crowned ASEAN champions before advancing to the next phase of the continental tournament. 
 
With the fifth ASEAN Zonal final just days away, the-AFC.com looks back at some of the most memorable ties over the years.

Preview - R16 2nd Leg: Pohang Steelers (KOR) 0 v 2 Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC (Kor)

Tue, 20 Feb, 2024

Preview - R16 2nd Leg: Pohang Steelers (KOR) 0 v 2 Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC (Kor)

Pohang: Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors will be fired up despite holding a two-goal advantage when they play fellow Korea Republic side Pohang Steelers in their AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 Round of 16 second leg tie on Tuesday.

Jeonbuk are well placed to advance to the AFC Champions League quarter-finals for the 11th time since 2004 after their 2-0 win in the first leg.

Preview - R16 2nd Leg: Kawasaki Frontale (JPN) 3 v 2 Shandong Taishan FC (CHN)

Mon, 19 Feb, 2024

Preview - R16 2nd Leg: Kawasaki Frontale (JPN) 3 v 2 Shandong Taishan FC (CHN)

Kawasaki: Kawasaki Frontale will be determined to start on the front foot when they host Shanodng Taishan in the second leg of their AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 tie on Tuesday.

Kawasaki looked to be cruising to a resounding win in last week's first leg but a resilient Shandong hit back as the Japanese side had to be satisfied with a 3-2 win. 

Vote for your #AsianCup2023 NEOM Future Star

Fri, 16 Feb, 2024

Vote for your #AsianCup2023 NEOM Future Star

Kuala Lumpur: Some of the best young talents on the continent dazzled in spectacular fashion at the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ as they displayed their ability on the biggest stage. 

After Qatar’s win over Jordan in the final saw the Maroons defend their title, the-AFC.com now looks back on the tournament and asks you, the fans, to determine the standout NEOM Future Star of the Tournament.
 
We’ve selected 10 nominees who delivered eye-catching performances throughout the AFC Asian Cup, so review the list and don’t forget to vote for your favourite NEOM Future Star at the bottom of the article.