#AWCL pathway determined

Thu, 18 Jul, 2024

#AWCL pathway determined

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Women’s Champions League™ 2024/25 hopefuls learnt their path to glory following the conclusion of the draw at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.

The inaugural season kicks off with the preliminary stage which saw 13 teams divided into four groups. Matches will be played between August 25 and August 31.

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Al Nassr snap up Bento, Ryan seals Roma move

Thu, 18 Jul, 2024

Al Nassr snap up Bento, Ryan seals Roma move

Riyadh: Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr moved to shore up their defence with the capture of Brazilian goalkeeper Bento Matheus.

Bento moved from Athletico Paranaense on a four-year contract and has already joined the team in their pre-season training in Spain.

Iraq return to Olympics with high hopes under Shenaishil

Wed, 10 Jul, 2024

Iraq return to Olympics with high hopes under Shenaishil

Basra: Iraq coach Radhi Shenaishil has set his sights on a place in the knockout rounds at the Olympic Games later this month as he leads his team to Paris following their third place finish at the AFC U23 Asian Cup in Qatar earlier this year.

The Iraqis will be returning to the Olympics for their third appearance after a memorable run to the semi-finals in Athens in 2004 and their qualification for Rio de Janeiro 12 years later.

And while the country’s most recent involvement ended in a group phase elimination, Shenaishil is looking to emulate the achievements of the squad led by Younis Mahmood and Nashat Akram by securing a place in the second phase of the competition.

Al Ittihad sign Aouar, Hussein links up with Al Khor

Wed, 17 Jul, 2024

Al Ittihad sign Aouar, Hussein links up with Al Khor

Jeddah: Two-time AFC Champions League™ winners Al Ittihad stepped up their preparations for the 2024/25 Saudi Pro League season with the signing of Houssem Aouar.

The Algerian international put pen to paper to a four-year contract with the Saudi giants, moving from Italian Serie A side, AS Roma.

Singapore on cloud nine after Macau win

Wed, 17 Jul, 2024

Singapore on cloud nine after Macau win

Singapore: Danelle Tan and Putri Syaliza led the charge as Singapore cruised to a 9-0 win over Macau in an international friendly at the Jalan Besar Stadium on Tuesday.

Borussia Dortmund’s Tan starred with a hat-trick while Putri, who plays for Oakland University in the United States, grabbed a brace as Singapore registered their biggest ever victory since their 6-0 win over Maldives in 2007.

Oiwa: Japan have the means to win medal

Thu, 25 Jul, 2024

Oiwa: Japan have the means to win medal

Kuala Lumpur: Go Oiwa will take his Japan team to the Paris Olympics with his sights set on a medal-winning performance and his spirits buoyed by the nation’s recent AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ success.

The former Kashima Antlers coach, who led the J1 League side to the AFC Champions League title in 2018, steered his team to victory in the continental championship in May to secure the country’s eighth successive Olympic Games qualification.

Oiwa’s team defeated Uzbekistan in the final in Doha to lift the trophy for the second time as the Japanese continued their record of qualifying for every Olympic Games since 1996 and the head coach is targeting further success for his team later this summer.

Kim steps down as Malaysia head coach

Tue, 16 Jul, 2024

Kim steps down as Malaysia head coach

Kuala Lumpur: Kim Pan-gon has resigned as the Malaysia national team head coach due to personal commitments, the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) said on Tuesday.

FAM said Kim, who took charge in 2022, will be replaced by Spaniard Pau Vicente on an interim basis, assisted by E. Elavarasan.

Marinos part ways with Kewell

Tue, 16 Jul, 2024

Marinos part ways with Kewell

Yokohama: Yokohama F Marinos terminated the contract of head coach Harry Kewell on Tuesday, the former Japanese champions have announced.

The former Australian international was appointed to the job in December 2023, and led the team to the final of the AFC Champions League 2023/24™ but disappointing results on the domestic front forced the change.