Polking sets higher targets after Thailand's AFF Cup adventure

Sun, 02 Jan, 2022

Polking sets higher targets after Thailand's AFF Cup adventure

Singapore: Having returned to the summit of ASEAN football, Thailand are now aiming for the next level in their pursuit of success.

The Thais lifted the AFF Cup trophy for a record-extending sixth time on Saturday, after the second leg of the final against Indonesia ended 2-2, with the War Elephants winning 6-2 on aggregate.

Having seen Vietnam replace them as the kings of ASEAN football in recent years, head coach Alexandre Polking wants to use Saturday's AFF Cup triumph as a base to keep pushing Thai football forward. 

Thailand claim record-extending sixth AFF Cup title

Sat, 01 Jan, 2022

Thailand claim record-extending sixth AFF Cup title

Singapore: Indonesia put up a fight to hold Thailand 2-2  in the 2020 AFF Cup final second leg but it was not enough as the War Elephants held on to win 6-2 on aggregate at the Singapore National Stadium on Saturday.

Indonesia set the tone through Ricky Kambuaya’s opener but Thailand added two quick goals in the second half, with Egy Maulana Vikri’s late strike proving a consolation, to seal the title.

Free-kick specialist Hrustic determined to power Australia to Qatar 2022

Sat, 01 Jan, 2022

Free-kick specialist Hrustic determined to power Australia to Qatar 2022

Frankfurt: If there has been a breakthrough star for Australia during their AFC Asian Qualifiers - Road to Qatar qualifying campaign, it is surely Ajdin Hrustic. 

The attacking midfielder has impressed with his finely-tuned technical skills and eye for a defence-splitting passes but, shining above all else, is a rapidly expanding dead-ball highlights’ reel.

The Best 2021 AFC Champions League XI announced!

Sat, 01 Jan, 2022

The Best 2021 AFC Champions League XI announced!

Kuala Lumpur: After several weeks of polling, we now have our Best XI of the 2021 AFC Champions League, voted by you, the fans! Check out who came out on top!

It will come as no surprise that several Al Hilal SFC players made up the fans Best XI, as their run to a historic third AFC Champions League title inspired their supporters.

Below is the team as voted by the public on the-AFC.com, let us know your thoughts on our social media platforms.

2021 AFC Champions League: The Milestones

Fri, 31 Dec, 2021

2021 AFC Champions League: The Milestones

Kuala Lumpur: The 2021 AFC Champions League threw up numerous memorable moments while a number of teams and individuals achieved some notable records.

As the year draws to a close and fans of Asian football start to look forward to 2022, the-AFC.com reflects on some of the milestones from the most recent continental competition. 

Celtic announce triple signing from Japan's J League

Sat, 01 Jan, 2022

Celtic announce triple signing from Japan's J League

Glasgow: Scottish Premiership club Celtic on Friday announced the signing of Japanese trio Yosuke Ideguchi, Daizen Maeda and Reo Hatate, with manager Ange Postecoglou saying they would "excite" the fans.

International midfielder Ideguchi, 25, will arrive on a long-term deal from Gamba Osaka and the versatile Hatate, 24 (pictured above), joins from Kawasaki Frontale

Forward Maeda, 24, who is also a Japan international, will join from Yokohama F. Marinos, initially on loan until the end of the season but with a compulsory purchase clause included.