Group B - MD1: Kuwait SC 1-0 Al Ansar FC

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Group B - MD1: Kuwait SC 1-0 Al Ansar FC

Kuwait City: Three-time champions Kuwait SC got their 2020 AFC Cup off to a winning start, defeating Lebanon’s Al Ansar FC 1-0 in the first Group B tie on Monday.

The hosts came into their opening Group B encounter with an eye on maintaining their dominant form against Lebanese sides in the AFC Cup, having won six of their previous eight matches against opponents from Lebanon.

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Group A - MD1: Al Jaish 0-0 Manama Club

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Group A - MD1: Al Jaish 0-0 Manama Club

Sharjah: Syria's Al Jaish and Manama Club of Bahrain played to a 0-0 draw in their opening 2020 AFC Cup Group A tie at the Khalid Bin Mohammed Stadium on Monday.

It was a meeting of familiar foes, having met in the 2018 edition where they drew their first encounter before Al Jaish claimed a 1-0 home win against Manama in the corresponding fixture.

With history on their side, Al Jaish were the first to make an attempt on goal through Warda Al Salama’s strike in the 10th minute but steady defending meant Manama were untroubled.

AFC Cup 2020 Matchday One: West Zone Preview

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

AFC Cup 2020 Matchday One: West Zone Preview

Kuala Lumpur: Nearly 100 days after Al Ahed SC lifted the 2019 AFC Cup trophy with a 1-0 victory over DPR Korea’s 4.25, the Lebanese side and 11 other West Asian sides get the 2020 edition underway across groups A, B and C.

Syria, Bahrain, Lebanon, Palestine, Kuwait, Jordan and Oman are represented in the West Zone groups of the 2020 AFC Cup, with six clashes across Monday and Tuesday restarting the wheels in the race towards continental glory.

AFC Cup 2020 Matchday One: ASEAN Zone Preview

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

AFC Cup 2020 Matchday One: ASEAN Zone Preview

Kuala Lumpur: The 17th edition of the AFC Cup will get underway in the ASEAN Zone on Tuesday and Wednesday with 12 clubs from Southeast Asia set to battle it out. 

With 2019's ASEAN Zonal champions Hanoi FC not taking part in this year's edition, the field is open for a new force from the region to rise up.

Powerhouse Ceres Negros, who went close once again to reaching the AFC Champions League through the Play-offs, may well be the favourites to take up Hanoi's crown but it will be no easy task, with the quest for glory joined by 11 other sides representing seven nations.

ASEAN Zone: Ones To Watch

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

ASEAN Zone: Ones To Watch

Kuala Lumpur: The group stage of the 2020 AFC Cup in the ASEAN Zone kicks off on Tuesday as 12 clubs from Southeast Asia prepare to fight for regional bragging rights and a place in the knockout rounds. 

From AFC Cup debutants to tournament heavyweights, there’s plenty to whet the appetite, and we’ve hand-picked six players for you to look out for.

Johor Darul Ta'zim voted AFC Cup Club of the Decade!

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Johor Darul Ta'zim voted AFC Cup Club of the Decade!

Kuala Lumpur: Fans have picked Johor Darul Ta'zim as the AFC Cup Club of the Decade in a poll conducted by the-AFC.com.

The Malaysian side, champions in 2015, saw off several big challengers to emerge as the AFC Cup Club of the Decade in Asia's most diverse club competition.

The poll results can be viewed HERE but let's take a look again at the clubs that were nominated as the AFC Cup gets set for another decade of excellence.

 Zonal champions the target, says Yangon’s Mg Mg Lwin

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

 Zonal champions the target, says Yangon’s Mg Mg Lwin

Yangon: Maung Maung Lwin has revealed that Yangon United are going into the 2020 AFC Cup with their eyes firmly fixed on becoming the ASEAN Zonal champions ahead of their opening Group F game against Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City FC on Tuesday. 

On the forward’s maiden AFC Cup campaign, in 2018, Yangon advanced all the way to the ASEAN Zonal semi-finals before a narrow defeat at the hands of Ceres Negros of the Philippines.

After a disappointing group stage exit last year, though, the Myanmar National League side are looking for an improved showing this time round and Maung Maung Lwin believes they have what it takes to be the best in Southeast Asia.