Preview - Group C: Nejmeh SC (LBN) v East Riffa (BHR)

Thu, 19 May, 2022

Preview - Group C: Nejmeh SC (LBN) v East Riffa (BHR)

Muharraq: Al Nejmeh are confident of producing a strong performance despite the absence of several key players when they face East Riffa in Group C of the AFC Cup™ 2022 on Wednesday.

The Lebanon side will be missing the services of Khaled Takaji and Muhammad Ghaddar but head coach Tarek Jaraea said that would not affect the balance of his team. 

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Preview - Group C: Tishreen (SYR) v Hilal Alquds (PLE)

Wed, 18 May, 2022

Preview - Group C: Tishreen (SYR) v Hilal Alquds (PLE)

Muharraq: It will be a meeting between two well prepared sides when Syria's Tishreen and Hilal Alquds of Palestine square off in Group C of the AFC Cup™ 2022 on Wednesday.

Tishreen are coming off a competitive Syrian Premier League while Hilal Alquds had a solid month of preparation for their AFC Cup campaign.

Preview - Group A: Al Ansar (LBN) v Kuwait SC (KUW)

Thu, 19 May, 2022

Preview - Group A: Al Ansar (LBN) v Kuwait SC (KUW)

Muscat: Three-time winners Kuwait SC are eager for a winning start to their AFC Cup™ 2022 Group A campaign when they take on Lebanon’s Al Ansar at Al Seeb Sports Stadium on Wednesday.

The Kuwait City based side reached the West Zonal final last time around, before losing to eventual champions Muharraq Club 2-0, but they are determined to go all the way this time, according to defender Sami Al Sanea.

Preview - Group A: Al Seeb Club (OMA) v Jableh (SYR)

Wed, 18 May, 2022

Preview - Group A: Al Seeb Club (OMA) v Jableh (SYR)

Muscat: AFC Cup™ 2022 Group A hosts Al Seeb Club are looking to carry their Oman Pro League title-winning form into the continental front as they look to start their campaign against fellow debutants Jableh SC of Syria on Wednesday.

Having never won the domestic league, Al Seeb made it back-to-back titles last week, before turning their attention to the AFC Cup in which their debut was delayed by a year, having been forced to withdraw from the 2021 edition due to COVID-19 travel restrictions in place in Oman at the time.

Joining the pair in Group A are three-time champions Kuwait SC and Lebanese powerhouse Al Ansar.

Preview - Group B: Al Riffa (BHR) v Arabi SC (KUW)

Wed, 18 May, 2022

Preview - Group B: Al Riffa (BHR) v Arabi SC (KUW)

Kuwait City: Al Riffa and Arabi SC are determined to kick off their respective AFC Cup™ 2022 campaigns on a winning note when they clash in Group B on Wednesday.

Al Riffa, said head coach Ali Ashoor, are bent on keeping the trophy in Bahrain following Muharraq’s triumph last year.
 
Arabi SC head coach Ante Mise, meanwhile, said the Kuwait club want to mark their return to the tournament after a 13-year absence with the title.

Preview - Group B: Shabab Al Khalil (PLE) v Dhofar Club (OMA)

Thu, 19 May, 2022

Preview - Group B: Shabab Al Khalil (PLE) v Dhofar Club (OMA)

Kuwait City: Shabab Al Khalil are fully aware of Dhofar Club’s capabilities but that won’t deter the Palestine side from targeting three points when they two teams meet in Group B of the AFC Cup™ 2022 on Wednesday.

Shabab Al Khalil, said head coach Said Mahajna, will respect Dhofar but will not be overawed by the Oman side.

Preview - Group D: Bashundhara Kings (BAN) v Maziya Sports & Recreation (MDV)

Wed, 18 May, 2022

Preview - Group D: Bashundhara Kings (BAN) v Maziya Sports & Recreation (MDV)

Kolkata: Bashundhara Kings of Bangladesh and Maldives' Maziya Sports & Recreation will be aiming to carry their domestic form into their AFC Cup™ 2022 Group D clash on Wednesday.

Both are top of the standings in their respective leagues and a win at Kolkata's Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan Stadium will give them an early advantage in securing the only available berth into the AFC Cup Inter-Zone semi-finals.

Preview - Group D: Gokulam Kerala FC (IND) v ATK Mohun Bagan (IND)

Wed, 18 May, 2022

Preview - Group D: Gokulam Kerala FC (IND) v ATK Mohun Bagan (IND)

Kolkata: Gokulam Kerala FC and ATK Mohun Bagan will both fancy their chances when they square off in Group D of the AFC Cup™ 2022 on Wednesday.

In a meeting between two Indian sides, Gokulam Kerala will head into the tie basking in glory after becoming the first team to retain the I-League trophy.

ATK Mohun Bagan, meanwhile, have already seen early AFC Cup action - having navigated past Sri Lanka's Blue Star SC and Abahani Limited Dhaka of Bangladesh to book their group stage slot.