Singapore stay perfect, Myanmar back in contention

Wed, 08 Dec, 2021

Singapore stay perfect, Myanmar back in contention

Singapore: Singapore made it two wins out of two in Group A of the AFF Cup after beating Philippines 2-1, while Myanmar reignited their campaign with a 2-0 win over Timor-Leste on Wednesday. 

After a goalless first half, Singapore scored twice before surviving a late Philippines revival to lead the standings in Group B after Matchday Two. 

Myanmar are back in contention for a place in the semi-finals after a goal in each half gave them a 2-0 win over Timor-Leste. 

Son, Kerr, Kubo and Jahanbakhsh – Vote for your AFC International Player of the Week!

Wed, 08 Dec, 2021

Son, Kerr, Kubo and Jahanbakhsh – Vote for your AFC International Player of the Week!

Kuala Lumpur: With droughts broken, trophies lifted and goal of the season contenders scored, it was another exceptional week for Asia’s footballers outside the continent.

Son Heung-min netted in back to back Premier League games, while Sam Kerr delivered a performance for the ages in the Women’s FA Cup Final, and there were further standout displays by Asian players in Germany, Spain, France, Italy, Portugal, the Netherlands and the United States. 

We’ve whittled the list down for this week’s top performers – based on matches from November 30 to December 6 – it’s up to you to get behind the one you consider the best of them all.

FIFA Arab Cup: Quarter-final cast finalised

Wed, 08 Dec, 2021

FIFA Arab Cup: Quarter-final cast finalised

Doha: The FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021 quarter-final cast was finalised on Tuesday following the conclusion of the group stage.

Jordan were the final Asian team to book their last eight spot after finishing second in Group C.

Jordan defeated Palestine 5-1 to join Group C winners Morocco in the quarter-finals.

AFF Cup: Matchday Two Preview

Tue, 07 Dec, 2021

AFF Cup: Matchday Two Preview

Singapore: The AFF Cup kicked off to a fantastic start with four teams bagging opening wins and with much more action to come, the-AFC.com breaks down what is in store on Matchday Two. 

Singapore and Malaysia, who top Group A and B respectively, will be looking to maintain their fine form while Philippines and Indonesia will aim to kick off their campaigns on winning notes. 

Zheng Zhi takes over as acting Guangzhou FC head coach

Tue, 07 Dec, 2021

Zheng Zhi takes over as acting Guangzhou FC head coach

Guangzhou: Two-time AFC Champions League winners Guangzhou FC have announced Zheng Zhi will lead the club into the championship rounds of the Chinese Super League when the competition resumes at the weekend.

Zheng, who captained Guangzhou to the AFC Champions League titles in 2013 and 2015, takes over as acting head coach from Fabio Cannavaro after the Italian left the club by mutual consent in September.