Preview - Final: Kuala Lumpur City FC (MAS) v Al Seeb Club (OMA)

Sat, 22 Oct, 2022

Preview - Final: Kuala Lumpur City FC (MAS) v Al Seeb Club (OMA)

Kuala Lumpur: Kuala Lumpur City FC head coach Bojan Hodak reckons Al Seeb Club are the favourites heading into the AFC Cup™ 2022 final at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday.

His Al Seeb counterpart Rasheed Jabar, however, feels the final will be an even contest as both teams bid to cap their debut campaigns by lifting the coveted trophy. 

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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.

#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: 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.

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.

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.

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.