Central & South Asia Wrap: Esteghlal win Iranian Super Cup; Abdish-Ata Kant are Kyrgyz champions; Istiklol complete domestic treble

Mon, 07 Nov, 2022

Central & South Asia Wrap: Esteghlal win Iranian Super Cup; Abdish-Ata Kant are Kyrgyz champions; Istiklol complete domestic treble

Kuala Lumpur: Champions were crowned in Central Asia with Islamic Republic of Iran’s Esteghlal FC winning the Iranian Super Cup for the first time while Abdish-Ata Kant made history by becoming the Kyrgyz Premier League champions. 

The celebrations extended to Tajikistan as FC Istiklol completed a domestic treble after winning the Tajik League, while the Bhutan National League and the Indian Super League continued to take shape.

Join the-AFC.com as we dive into the past week’s domestic action across Central and South Asia.

5 Asian FIFA World Cup Heroes 

Tue, 01 Nov, 2022

5 Asian FIFA World Cup Heroes 

Kuala Lumpur: Over the years a number of Asian players have produced the goods at the FIFA World Cup, lighting up arenas around the globe and providing incredible moments that have gone down in the Continent’s footballing folklore. 

With the kick-off for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 only days away, we turn back the clock to highlight the achievements of five Asian players who have shone brightest on the global showpiece.

You can tell us who you think is the best Asian player at the FIFA World Cup by voting at the bottom of the article. 

ASEAN Wrap: Melbourne City go three clear; Buriram remain unbeaten

Mon, 07 Nov, 2022

ASEAN Wrap: Melbourne City go three clear; Buriram remain unbeaten

Kuala Lumpur: Jamie Maclaren’s purple patch in front of the goal continued in Australia as the forward found the back of the net for Melbourne City for the fifth consecutive week in their 4-0 victory against Perth Glory and, in doing so, helped his side open up a three-point lead at the top.

Leaders Buriram United are the team to beat in Thailand as they made it 12 games unbeaten in Thai League 1 while Shan United were again crowned the champions of Myanmar.
 
It was celebration time in Cambodia for Visakha FC as they raised their third straight Hun Sen Cup and there were also matches in Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam and the Philippines, so join the-AFC.com as we review an exciting week of football from across ASEAN.

East Asia Wrap: Marinos triumph in Japan; Top two inseparable in China PR

Mon, 07 Nov, 2022

East Asia Wrap: Marinos triumph in Japan; Top two inseparable in China PR

Hong Kong: Yokohama F. Marinos lifted their first J1 League trophy since 2019 on Saturday by overcoming Vissel Kobe 3-1 while Kawasaki Frontale’s efforts to claim a hat-trick of league titles in Japan ended despite a victory as plenty was up for grabs on an exhilarating final matchday.

Meanwhile, the two-horse race for the league title in China PR continues to heat up as contenders Wuhan Three Towns and Shandong Taishan both posted resounding victories, leaving the duo tied on points at the top of the Chinese Super League. 
 
There were also matches in Hong Kong, Mongolia and Chinese Taipei, so join the-AFC.com as we review all of the action from across East Asia. 

West Asia Wrap: Al Faisaly Jordanian champs again; Kuwait SC lift Super Cup

Mon, 07 Nov, 2022

West Asia Wrap: Al Faisaly Jordanian champs again; Kuwait SC lift Super Cup

Amman: Al Faisaly clinched their 35th title with an impressive win over Al Jazira on the final day of the 2022 Jordanian Pro League.

Kuwait SC, meanwhile, defeated Kazma to lift the Super Cup.

There was also action in Oman, Palestine and the United Arab Emirates so join the-AFC.com as we review the latest domestic action in West Asia.

Jesus Casas takes charge of Iraq

Mon, 07 Nov, 2022

Jesus Casas takes charge of Iraq

Baghdad: The Iraqi Football Association announced on Sunday the appointment of Jesus Casas as the men's national team head coach.

Spaniard Casas, who has signed a four-year contract, replaces Radhi Shenaishil who was recently appointed as the national U-23 head coach.

Shenaishil had temporarily assumed the senior team position following Iraq's fourth placed finish in Group A of the AFC Asian Qualifiers - Road to Qatar™.

Saudi Arabia edge Iceland

Mon, 07 Nov, 2022

Saudi Arabia edge Iceland

Abu Dhabi: Saudi Arabia continued their preparations for the upcoming FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 in style as they defeated Iceland 1-0 in an international friendly at the Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium in UAE on Sunday.

The match was the fourth friendly for Saudi Arabia in their UAE preparatory camp, having previously defeated North Macedonia 1-0 before sharing draws with Albania and Honduras.

The Saudis will play matches against Panama and 2018 FIFA World Cup runners-up Croatia before heading to Qatar where they will open their Group C campaign against Argentina on November 22.