Sanchez wants Qatar at their best for Egypt clash

Sat, 18 Dec, 2021

Sanchez wants Qatar at their best for Egypt clash

Doha: Felix Sanchez has urged his Qatar players for one final push in their FIFA Arab Cup 2021 third-place playoff against Egypt on Saturday.

Qatar suffered a heartbreaking semi-final defeat on Wednesday, with Algeria scoring the winner in the 17th minute of second half added time.  

It was a bitter pill to swallow after Qatar had hauled themselves back into the tie through Mohammed Muntari's equaliser in the seventh minute of added time but Sanchez wants his players to made up for the disappointment by defeating Egypt.

Azmoun, Tomiyasu, Carpenter and more: Vote for your AFC International Player of the Week!

Wed, 15 Dec, 2021

Azmoun, Tomiyasu, Carpenter and more: Vote for your AFC International Player of the Week!

Kuala Lumpur: The year may be drawing to a close, but Asia’s cohort of players abroad shows little sign of slowing down, delivering another week of excellent performances on the other side of the globe.

It was a seven-day period that produced standout displays in both the men’s and women’s UEFA Champions Leagues, plus brilliance in league action in England, France, Germany and more.

But who was Asia’s best performer outside the continent? Study our carefully selected list of nominees – based on performances from December 7 to 13 – and don’t forget to cast your vote.

Vote for your Best 2021 AFC Champions League Team: Midfielders

Sun, 12 Dec, 2021

Vote for your Best 2021 AFC Champions League Team: Midfielders

Kuala Lumpur: The-AFC.com continues its mission to find out who fans of Asian football think should be selected into the best team from the 2021 AFC Champions League. 

The goalkeeper and four defenders in the All-Star XI have been decided, so now it’s time to turn the focus to the midfielders.

We’ve selected 10 of the standout performers from the continental competition, so review the candidates and vote for your favourite at the foot of the article. 

AFF Cup: Matchday Five Preview

Sat, 18 Dec, 2021

AFF Cup: Matchday Five Preview

Singapore: After four action-packed matchdays in the AFF Cup, Singapore and Thailand have booked their semi-final places while Indonesia, Vietnam and Malaysia will battle it out for the Group B last four berths on an exciting Matchday Five. 

Thailand lead Singapore on goal difference with both teams having registered a perfect three wins and Saturday’s clash at the National Stadium between the two most successful teams in the AFF Cup will determine the group winners. 

Defending champions Vietnam, barring the unexpected, look set to claim a spot from Group B while 2018 runners-up Malaysia - on six points - have to beat Indonesia if they are to advance. 

Theerathon moves back to Buriram

Fri, 17 Dec, 2021

Theerathon moves back to Buriram

Buriram: Thailand international defender Theerathon Bunmathan has left J1 League club Yokohama F Marinos to sign for Buriram United, the Japanese outfit have announced.

Theerathon, who is currently in Singapore representing his nation at the AFF Cup, ends a three-year association with Marinos which saw him feature in the side that won the J1 League title in 2019.

Hamdallah joins Saudi Arabia’s Al Ittihad

Fri, 17 Dec, 2021

Hamdallah joins Saudi Arabia’s Al Ittihad

Jeddah: 2020 AFC Champions League top scorer Abderrazak Hamdallah has joined Al Ittihad, the Saudi Pro League outfit announced on their Twitter account on Thursday.

“Welcome the new tiger; Abderrazak Hamdallah,” said Al Ittihad on Twitter with the 30-year-old forward joining the two-time AFC Champions League winners on a season and a half contract.