West Asia Wrap: Al Ittihad set for Al Hilal test; Al Ain drop points

Mon, 07 Mar, 2022

West Asia Wrap: Al Ittihad set for Al Hilal test; Al Ain drop points

Dubai: Al Ittihad's Saudi Pro League title credentials will be tested when they play defending champions Al Hilal SFC on Tuesday.

Al Ittihad, chasing their first title in 14 years, warmed up for the test with a 2-1 win over Damac while Al Hilal cruised to a 4-0 triumph over Al Nassr in the latest round of action.

The leaders in UAE and Iraq, meanwhile, dropped points while Al Sadd SC confirmed a semi-final meeting with Al Duhail SC in the Qatar Amir Cup.

Join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the domestic action across West Asia.

AFC Champions League: 5 qualifying round upsets

Sun, 06 Mar, 2022

AFC Champions League: 5 qualifying round upsets

Kuala Lumpur: The 2022 AFC Champions League’s qualifying rounds are set to kick off on Tuesday, March 8 as Sydney FC host Kaya FC-Iloilo of the Philippines with a place in the group stage up for grabs.

Kaya are aiming to reach the competition proper for the second successive year after overcoming Shanghai Port in the playoffs last time round, although a trip to Australia to take on an A-League giant provides a huge hurdle to overcome. 

With the remaining six playoff matches to take place on March 15, the-AFC.com looks at five upsets in the AFC Champions League’s qualifying rounds over the years.

Star signing Kim Shin-wook looks to fire Lion City Sailors to domestic and continental glory

Sat, 05 Mar, 2022

Star signing Kim Shin-wook looks to fire Lion City Sailors to domestic and continental glory

Singapore: One of the biggest moves in the history of the Singapore Premier League was announced last November when Korea Republic’s 6’ 5” striker Kim Shin-wook signed with Lion City Sailors ahead of the 2022 season.

The two-time AFC Champions League winner joined the-AFC.com for an exclusive interview to discuss his move to the Singapore Premier League champions, the domestic season and 2022 AFC Champions League campaign, and what his arrival can mean for Singaporean football.

Daegu’s Gama ready for ‘game of emotions’ against former side Buriram

Fri, 04 Mar, 2022

Daegu’s Gama ready for ‘game of emotions’ against former side Buriram

Daegu: Just over three months since Alexandre Gama said goodbye to his Buriram United players, the Brazilian tactician will have to overcome those familiar faces if he is to steer Daegu FC into the 2022 AFC Champions League group stage.

Gama, who won two league titles and a host of cup competitions during his first spell with the Thai club, stepped down from his second stint towards the end of last year before taking the reins at K League 1 side Daegu FC ahead of the 2022 campaign.

AFC Cup 2022™ Group I to be held in Vietnam

Fri, 04 Mar, 2022

AFC Cup 2022™ Group I to be held in Vietnam

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has today confirmed the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) as the host Member Association for the AFC Cup 2022™ Group I centralised matches scheduled to take place from June 24 to 30.

Ho Chi Minh City will provide the stage for Group I contenders Vietnam’s Viettel FC, Hougang United from Singapore, Phnom Penh Crown FC of Cambodia and Young Elephants FC from Laos.