Lebanon end campaign with win over Sudan

Wed, 08 Dec, 2021

Lebanon end campaign with win over Sudan

Doha: Lebanon earned their first victory at the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021 after defeating Sudan 1-0 in their final Group D tie at the Education City Stadium on Tuesday.

An own goal by Sudan goalkeeper Ali Aboeshren sent Ivan Hasek’s side to third ahead of Sudan, who ended their campaign without a point.

Vote For Your Best 2021 AFC Champions League Team: Defenders

Sun, 05 Dec, 2021

Vote For Your Best 2021 AFC Champions League Team: Defenders

Kuala Lumpur: The-AFC.com continues its quest to find out who the fans consider the Best XI from this year's AFC Champions League competition.

Last week we presented the candidates for the 2021 edition’s best goalkeeper, and now we shine the spotlight on the players who will make up the backline.

So, here are the 12 players in contention for the four places in defence. Review the nominees and then choose your favourite defenders for this all-star XI in the respective polls.

Vote for your Best Goal of the 2021 AFC Champions League: Semi-final 1

Fri, 03 Dec, 2021

Vote for your Best Goal of the 2021 AFC Champions League: Semi-final 1

Kuala Lumpur: The 2021 AFC Champions League witnessed some stunning goals, from long-range screamers to acrobatic bicycle kicks, and now it's down to you, the fans, to decide your favourite. 

In the first of two semi-finals, the-AFC.com has selected 10 goals to review and then let us know which one you think is the pick of the bunch. Review the nominees and don't forget to cast your vote at the bottom of the article. 

Oman join Qatar in knockout stage

Tue, 07 Dec, 2021

Oman join Qatar in knockout stage

Doha: Oman finished second in Group A to advance into the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021 quarter-finals after defeating Bahrain 3-0 at the Ahmed bin Ali Stadium on Monday.

Both teams needed the three points to advance with Oman eventually sealing their berth after Qatar defeated Iraq 3-0 at the Al Bayt Stadium to maintain their perfect record.

Oman will face Group B winners Tunisia in the quarter-finals, while Qatar take on UAE on Friday.

UAE through to quarter-finals

Tue, 07 Dec, 2021

UAE through to quarter-finals

Doha: United Arab Emirates advanced to the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021 quarter-finals despite falling to a 1-0 defeat to Tunisia in their final Group B match on Monday.

UAE, who went into the tie with a perfect record of two wins, booked their place after Mauritania defeated Syria 2-1 in the other Group B tie. 

Defeat to Tunisia meant UAE finished as the runners-up and they will face Group A winners Qatar in the quarter-finals on Friday.

AFF Cup: Matchday Two Preview

Tue, 07 Dec, 2021

AFF Cup: Matchday Two Preview

Singapore: The AFF Cup kicked off to a fantastic start with four teams bagging opening wins and with much more action to come, the-AFC.com breaks down what is in store on Matchday Two. 

Singapore and Malaysia, who top Group A and B respectively, will be looking to maintain their fine form while Philippines and Indonesia will aim to kick off their campaigns on winning notes. 

Zheng Zhi takes over as acting Guangzhou FC head coach

Tue, 07 Dec, 2021

Zheng Zhi takes over as acting Guangzhou FC head coach

Guangzhou: Two-time AFC Champions League winners Guangzhou FC have announced Zheng Zhi will lead the club into the championship rounds of the Chinese Super League when the competition resumes at the weekend.

Zheng, who captained Guangzhou to the AFC Champions League titles in 2013 and 2015, takes over as acting head coach from Fabio Cannavaro after the Italian left the club by mutual consent in September.