Australia's Kerr pipped to Ballon d'Or award by Spain's Bonmati

Tue, 31 Oct, 2023

Australia's Kerr pipped to Ballon d'Or award by Spain's Bonmati

Paris: Australia's Sam Kerr finished second at the 2023 Ballon d'Or on Monday, her best-ever finish for the prestigious award. 

Chelsea star Kerr, who is nominated for the AFC Women's Player of the Year Awar Doha 2022, had previously finished third (2021 & 2022), fifth (2018) and seventh (2019) in the award.

Al Dawsari and Ali spurred on by Player of the Year nominations

Mon, 30 Oct, 2023

Al Dawsari and Ali spurred on by Player of the Year nominations

Doha: The ambition to relentlessly strive for more is one of the hallmarks of world-class players.

That was certainly on display from Saudi Arabian superstar Salem Al Dawsari and Qatari talisman Almoez Ali on Monday as they addressed the press on the eve of the AFC Annual Awards Doha 2022.

AFC Annual Awards Doha 2022: All You Need to Know

Mon, 30 Oct, 2023

AFC Annual Awards Doha 2022: All You Need to Know

Doha: A spectacular celebration of Asia’s finest will take place in the enchanting Qatari capital city of Doha tomorrow when the AFC Annual Awards Doha 2022 gets underway at 8pm local time.

Four years after it was last staged, the glitzy ceremony marks its return to the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) football calendar at the state-of-the-art Al Mayassa Theatre, nestled within the impressive Qatar National Convention Centre that is renowned for its award-winning design.

#ACL Goals of the Group Stage - Matchday Three

Mon, 30 Oct, 2023

#ACL Goals of the Group Stage - Matchday Three

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday Three of the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 saw a fiesta of goals with 68 scored across the 20 matches.

Strikes of sheer quality were witnessed across the continent and the-AFC.com has chosen 10 for you - the fans - to not only feast your eyes on but also choose your favourite.

Oman at the AFC Asian Cup™

Mon, 30 Oct, 2023

Oman at the AFC Asian Cup™

Kuala Lumpur: Boosted by their appearance in the third round of the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, Oman will be aiming to chart new frontiers in the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™. 

Drawn in Group F, Oman will have to contend with three-time AFC Asian Cup champions Saudi Arabia, Thailand and Kyrgyz Republic.