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Al Foutoua end 32-year wait for Syrian Premier League crown

Wed, 31 May, 2023

Al Foutoua end 32-year wait for Syrian Premier League crown

Damascus: Al Foutoua clinched the Syrian Premier League title with a match to spare following their 4-1 win over Al Majd on Tuesday.

Forward Alaa Al Dali scored twice to lead the Deir ez-Zor-based side to their third league title with their last win dating back 32 years ago when they clinched consecutive crowns in the 1990-91 seasons.

West Asia Wrap: Al Ittihad clinch title; Sharjah win Pro League Cup

Sun, 28 May, 2023

West Asia Wrap: Al Ittihad clinch title; Sharjah win Pro League Cup

Doha: Al Ittihad ended a 14-year wait as they won the 2022-23 Saudi Pro League title with a match to spare on Friday.

Sharjah, meanwhile, lifted the Pro League Cup for their third title of the season in the United Arab Emirates.
 
There was also action in Iraq and Syria while the season concluded in Kuwait so join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the domestic action across West Asia. 

Groups finalised for #AFCU23 Qatar 2024 Qualifiers

Thu, 25 May, 2023

Groups finalised for #AFCU23 Qatar 2024 Qualifiers

Kuala Lumpur: The draw for the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Qatar 2024 Qualifiers was finalised at the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.

The hopefuls were divided into 11 groups – 10 groups of four teams each, with the last group containing three. Qatar, meanwhile, will play in the Qualifiers for exposure with their matches classified as friendlies. 

West Asia Wrap: Kuwait SC, Al Nahda clinch titles

Mon, 22 May, 2023

West Asia Wrap: Kuwait SC, Al Nahda clinch titles

Doha: Kuwait SC emerged champions of Kuwait on Saturday, clinching the title for a record 18th time.

Al Nahda emerged top in Oman as they ended a nine-year wait for the title.
 
The Saudi Pro League is set to go down to the wire, Air Force Club have taken over the lead in Iraq while Al Foutoua and Al Ittihad are involved in a neck-and-neck race in Syria so join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the domestic action across West Asia. 

AFC President acclaims Syrian FA efforts

Wed, 17 May, 2023

AFC President acclaims Syrian FA efforts

Damascus: Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa concluded a visit in Syria where he held several meetings with high-ranking officials including the nation’s President His Excellency Bashar al-Assad.

The AFC President acknowledged the challenges faced by Syria and further reinforced the Confederation’s commitment to support the continued development of the game in the country.

West Asia Wrap: Al Arabi clinch Amir Cup; Al Hilal edge Al Wehda to lift King's Cup

Mon, 15 May, 2023

West Asia Wrap: Al Arabi clinch Amir Cup; Al Hilal edge Al Wehda to lift King's Cup

Doha: Al Arabi ended a 30-year wait for the Qatar Amir Cup title after stunning Al Sadd SC 3-0 in the final on Friday. 

Al Hilal SFC, meanwhile, edged Al Wehda on penalties to lift the Saudi King's Cup.
 
In Bahrain, Khalidiya are well placed to seal the title while there was also action in Iraq, Kuwait, Syria and the United Arab Emirates so join the-AFC.com as we review the latest round of domestic action across West Asia. 

#AsianCup2023 - Know Your Groups A, B & C

Sat, 13 May, 2023

#AsianCup2023 - Know Your Groups A, B & C

Doha: As the dust settles on the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ draw and the teams start planning their preparations, excitement is set to peak in the months ahead of the continental showpiece kicking off on January 12, 2024.

The six group winners and runners-up, together with the four best third-placed teams, will advance to the Round of 16.
 
The action promises to be thrilling and as we await the kick-off, join the-AFC.com as we take a look at what is in store in Groups A, B and C of Qatar 2023. 

#AsianCup2023 Draw - What They Said

Fri, 12 May, 2023

#AsianCup2023 Draw - What They Said

Doha: The AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ draw result saw a variety responses from the head coaches and team officials present at the Katara Opera Hall in Doha on Thursday.

Some were optimistic of their chances, others said they were relishing the challenge ahead while a few said it would be a great opportunity for the development of their players. 
Join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the reaction to the draw for the continental showpiece which will be played on January 12 to February 10, 2024.

#AsianCup2023 Groups Finalised

Thu, 11 May, 2023

#AsianCup2023 Groups Finalised

Doha: The stage is set for the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ following the Official Draw at the Katara Opera House in Doha on Thursday.

The continental showpiece, scheduled for January 12 to February 10, 2024 promises to be a thrilling affair with seven former winners among the 24 teams - seeded in accordance with the latest FIFA World Ranking - divided into six groups.

#AsianCup2023 - Know Your Teams (Part 2)

Wed, 10 May, 2023

#AsianCup2023 - Know Your Teams (Part 2)

Doha: The draw for the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ will be held at the Katara Opera House in Doha on Thursday.

The draw culminates a qualifying process which kicked off in June 2019 with 24 teams to vie for the title on January 12 to February 10, 2024.
 
In the second part of our series, the-AFC.com takes a look at how the other 12 teams made the Finals.

West Asia Wrap: Shabab Al Ahli clinch UAE title

Mon, 08 May, 2023

West Asia Wrap: Shabab Al Ahli clinch UAE title

Doha: Shabab Al Ahli defeated Baniyas 2-1 to win the 2022-23 UAE Pro League title with a match to spare on Sunday.

In Qatar, the race for the title goes down to the final day after Al Duhail SC's setback against Al Sadd SC.
 
Al Ittihad, meanwhile, suffered defeat in the Saudi Pro League as the title race took another twist so join the-AFC.com as we review the latest round of domestic action in West Asia.

West Asia Wrap: King's Cup boost for Al Hilal; Shabab Al Ahli held

Mon, 24 Apr, 2023

West Asia Wrap: King's Cup boost for Al Hilal; Shabab Al Ahli held

Doha: Al Hilal SFC will head to the first leg of the AFC Champions League™ 2022 final with a spring in their step after advancing to the Saudi King's Cup decider on Sunday.

Leaders Shabab Al Ahli, meanwhile, were held in the UAE Pro League but hold a three-point lead with just two matches remaining.
 
There were also matches in Qatar, Bahrain, Iraq, Kuwait, Oman and Syria so join the-AFC.com as we take a look at how the action unfolded across West Asia.