Lion City Sailors get Lestienne boost ahead of AFC Champions League debut

Wed, 09 Feb, 2022

Lion City Sailors get Lestienne boost ahead of AFC Champions League debut

Singapore: AFC Champions League newcomers Lion City Sailors of Singapore have announced the signing of Maxime Lestienne from Belgium side Standard Liege.

The Singapore Premier League champions were drawn in Group F of the 2022 AFC Champions League alongside China PR’s Shandong Taishan, two-time winners Urawa Red Diamonds of Japan and the winners of the playoff between Korea Republic’s Daegu FC and Buriram United of Thailand.

Victorious China PR squad return home

Thu, 10 Feb, 2022

Victorious China PR squad return home

Suzhou: AFC Women's Asian Cup India 2022™ champions China PR returned home on Monday following their amazing comeback win in the final at the D.Y. Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai.

Down 2-0 at half-time, China PR produced a magnificent fightback to defeat Korea Republic 3-2 in an epic final.

AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022™: Milestones & Stats

Tue, 08 Feb, 2022

AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022™: Milestones & Stats

Mumbai: The AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2022 India™ threw up numerous moments that will live long in the memory, with China PR crowned champions for the first time in 16 years and two ASEAN sides advancing to their maiden appearance at the FIFA Women’s World Cup.

On an individual level, Sam Kerr and Shui Qingxia were among those to create their own pieces of history in a tournament that saw an expanded 12 teams compete for the right to be crowned continental champions. 

After the dust has settled on the Asian Football Confederation’s first competition of 2022, the-AFC.com shines the spotlight on some of the facts and figures that caught the eye.

AFC donates match balls to the Kridaprabhudani Pune football team

Tue, 08 Feb, 2022

AFC donates match balls to the Kridaprabhudani Pune football team

Navi Mumbai: The AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022™ will continue to leave a lasting legacy in women’s football on and off the field after the dramatic final between Korea Republic and eventual winners China PR on Sunday.

While the Steel Roses celebrate their record-extending ninth AFC Women’s Asian Cup™ title, a group of young women footballers from the Kridaprabhudani Pune women’s football team will also benefit from the showpiece. 

AFC Champions League-bound Foolad lift Iranian Super Cup

Tue, 08 Feb, 2022

AFC Champions League-bound Foolad lift Iranian Super Cup

Sirjan: Foolad Khouzestan FC ensured they will enter this season’s AFC Champions League group stage on a high after winning the Iranian Super Cup with a 1-0 victory against Persepolis FC on Monday.

The defending Hazfi Cup winners, Foolad emerged victorious thanks to a lone goal from Malian defender Moussa Coulibaly, whose 18th minute effort ultimately proved decisive in a match which saw both sides finish with 10 men.

West Asia Wrap: Al Ittihad, Al Sadd, Al Ain stay hot

Tue, 08 Feb, 2022

West Asia Wrap: Al Ittihad, Al Sadd, Al Ain stay hot

Dubai: Al Ittihad and Al Sadd SC continue to set the pace in the Saudi Pro League and Qatar Stars League respectively after impressive wins over the past week.

Al Ain have also maintained their good form in the UAE Pro League, sitting comfortably at the top with a six-point advantage.

Join the-AFC.com as we review the domestic action across West Asia following the international window.

Central and South Asian Wrap: Title race tightens in India, Bashundhara Kings shocked on opening day

Tue, 08 Feb, 2022

Central and South Asian Wrap: Title race tightens in India, Bashundhara Kings shocked on opening day

Bishkek: The race to the business end of the Indian Super League season is heating up, while last season’s runaway champions suffered an early blow to their title defence in Bangladesh as domestic action continued in Central and South Asia.

Plus, Esteghlal seal three vital points in the Iran Pro League, while Istiklol make a pre-season statement in Tajikistan.
 
Join the-AFC,com for all the latest news and results from Delhi to Dushanbe.

ASEAN Wrap: Melbourne Victory lift FFA Cup

Tue, 08 Feb, 2022

ASEAN Wrap: Melbourne Victory lift FFA Cup

Kuala Lumpur: Melbourne Victory lifted the FFA Cup for the first time since 2015 after a 2-1 victory over Central Coast Mariners on Saturday sealed glory for the Victoria side. 

Bhayangkara jumped to the summit of Indonesia’s Liga 1 after defeating title rivals Persib Bandung, while the top sides in Thailand all dropped points. 

Here’s the-AFC.com’s review of the latest action from across Southeast Asia.