A-League Men 2022-23: Season Preview

Thu, 06 Oct, 2022

A-League Men 2022-23: Season Preview

Kuala Lumpur: The 2022-23 A-League Men campaign kicks off on Friday as the 12 teams get set to battle it out for domestic glory and a number of exciting new arrivals hope to shine in Australia.

Melbourne City finished on top of the league to be crowned Premiers last season but it was Western United – in just their third season – who won the Grand Final after seeing off City 2-0 in the showpiece event. 

The pair will again look to be in the mix this time round, while two A-League giants in Sydney FC and Melbourne Victory will be aiming to return to former glories.

Indian Super League 2022-23: Season Preview

Thu, 06 Oct, 2022

Indian Super League 2022-23: Season Preview

Kuala Lumpur: The ninth edition of the Indian Super League (ISL) will get underway when the 2022-23 campaign kicks off on Friday.

Hyderabad FC were crowned champions last season when they defeated Kerala Blasters FC on penalties in the final of the Play-offs to become the fifth team to lift the trophy following Atletico de Kolkata (3), Chennaiyin FC (2), Bengaluru FC and Mumbai City FC. 

Ahead of the new campaign, the-AFC.com takes a closer look at the state of play as the league prepares to return to a home and away format following the centralised venues during the COVID-19 years.

FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup India 2022: AFC President sends well wishes to Asia’s best

Thu, 06 Oct, 2022

FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup India 2022: AFC President sends well wishes to Asia’s best

Kuala Lumpur: With the highly anticipated FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup India 2022 just less than five days away, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has conveyed his best wishes to the Continent’s teams, match officials as well as the All India Football Federation (AIFF) and the Local Organising Committee (LOC).

The future stars of the women’s game will take to the field from October 11 to 30, across three host cities – Bhubaneswar, Goa, and Navi Mumbai – in what promises to be a landmark tournament for Indian and Asian football.

Preview - S-final: Thailand v IR Iran

Wed, 05 Oct, 2022

Preview - S-final: Thailand v IR Iran

Kuwait City: Islamic Republic of Iran are two matches away from defending their AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ title, but have been warned to expect a fired up Thailand in the semi-finals on Thursday.

Iran have been in impeccable form as they bid for a record-extending 13th title but twice runners-up Thailand are also bidding to create history in Kuwait 2022.

Preview - S-final: Uzbekistan v Japan

Wed, 05 Oct, 2022

Preview - S-final: Uzbekistan v Japan

Kuwait City:  It will be a battle of familiar foes when Uzbekistan and Japan face off in the AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Kuwait 2022 semi-final on Thursday. 

There is a rivalry between the two teams, having met in seven previous editions with Japan coming out on top with five wins.

Inter-Zone Final: Kuala Lumpur City edge Sogdiana on penalties

Thu, 06 Oct, 2022

Inter-Zone Final: Kuala Lumpur City edge Sogdiana on penalties

Jizzakh: Kuala Lumpur City FC made history, reaching the AFC Cup™ final on their debut after defeating PFC Sogdiana 5-3 on penalties after 120 minutes ended goalless at Jizzakh Sports Complex in the Inter-Zone Final on Wednesday.

Malaysia's KL City set up a date with Oman’s Al Seeb in the October 22 final with both sides hoping to be crowned continental champions in their maiden AFC Cup appearance.

The final will be hosted by KL City.

Jaber applauds cumulative work as Al Seeb close in on title

Wed, 05 Oct, 2022

Jaber applauds cumulative work as Al Seeb close in on title

Muscat: Al Seeb Club’s historic progress to the AFC Cup™ 2022 final is a watershed moment, according to head coach Rasheed Jaber who paid tribute to his predecessors following the club’s 4-0 victory over Al Riffa in the West Zone final on Tuesday.

Jaber’s men became the first-ever Omani side to reach the final, and did so in style, putting Bahrain’s Al Riffa to the sword with an emphatic victory.

At a packed Seeb Sports Complex, the home side missed chances right, left and centre before they could finally open the scoring two minutes into the second half through Abdulaziz Al Muqbali’s tap-in. 

When it rained, it poured for Al Seeb as substitutes Ahmed Al Siyabi and Cosmos Dauda got on the scoresheet either side of Salah Al Yahaei’s cool finish through the goalkeeper’s legs in what proved to be a one-sided second half.

#AFCU17 Qualifiers - MD3 Results & Reports

Thu, 06 Oct, 2022

#AFCU17 Qualifiers - MD3 Results & Reports

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday Three of the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ 2023 Qualifiers lived up to expectations with thrilling action with all 10 groups in action.

The teams will be back on Friday as we get closer to identifying the 10 group winners and six best runners-up who will advance to the Finals.

Stay updated on all the action with the-AFC.com.