​​Women’s International Wrap: Bangladesh defeat Malaysia, Philippines see off Bosnia & Herzegovina

Fri, 24 Jun, 2022

​​Women’s International Wrap: Bangladesh defeat Malaysia, Philippines see off Bosnia & Herzegovina

Kuala Lumpur: Bangladesh scored six unanswered goals against Malaysia in an international women’s friendly match on Thursday in Sylhet, Bangladesh.

The Philippines, meanwhile, defeated Bosnia & Herzegovina 3-0 in Slovenia on Thursday.

Al Hilal on brink of completing amazing Saudi Pro League comeback

Fri, 24 Jun, 2022

Al Hilal on brink of completing amazing Saudi Pro League comeback

Jeddah: Al Hilal SFC are in pole position to retain the Saudi Pro League title after a resounding 3-0 win against Al Fateh on Thursday.

The reigning AFC Champions League™ holders only need to match Al Ittihad's result in their final game on Monday to lift the league title for the 18th time.

Both teams are on 64 points from 29 matches but Al Hilal top the standings on a better head-to-head against Al Ittihad.

IR Iran remain top in latest FIFA Men's World Ranking

Fri, 24 Jun, 2022

IR Iran remain top in latest FIFA Men's World Ranking

Kuala Lumpur: Islamic Republic of Iran dropped two spots to 23rd but remain Asia'a top side in the latest FIFA Men's World Ranking released on Thursday.

Japan dropped one spot to 24th to remain second while Korea Republic moved up one rung to 28th.

Preview - Group E: Altyn Asyr FC (TKM) v FC CSKA (TJK)

Fri, 24 Jun, 2022

Preview - Group E: Altyn Asyr FC (TKM) v FC CSKA (TJK)

Dushanbe: The match between Turkmenistan’s Altyn Asyr FC and FC CSKA of Tajikistan is set to be a thriller as both teams look kick off their AFC Cup™ 2022 Group E campaigns on a winning note on Friday. 

Altyn Asyr are no strangers to the tournament, having made five previous appearances and reaching the 2018 AFC Cup final, but head coach Yazguly Hojageldiyev will be taking it one match at a time. 

Preview - Group F: Kopetdag FC (TKM) v FC Khujand (TJK)

Fri, 24 Jun, 2022

Preview - Group F: Kopetdag FC (TKM) v FC Khujand (TJK)

Bishkek: FC Khujand forward Jahongir Ergashev will shift his focus to helping his side claim three points against debutants Kopetdag FC of Turkmenistan when they meet in their AFC Cup™ 2022 Group F encounter at the Dolen Omurzakov Stadium on Friday.

Ergashev, who has 35 caps for Tajikistan, was excluded from national duties at the recent AFC Asian Cup 2023™ Qualifiers Final Round where his team secured a historic place among Asia’s leading 24 teams.

Preview - Group E: PFC Sogdiana (UZB) v PFC Neftchi (KGZ)

Fri, 24 Jun, 2022

Preview - Group E: PFC Sogdiana (UZB) v PFC Neftchi (KGZ)

Dushanbe: Uzbekistan’s PFC Sogdiana and PFC Nefchi of Kyrgyz Republic may be making their AFC Cup™ debuts, but both head coaches are intent on making an explosive start to their respective Group E campaigns on Friday. 

Sogdiana head coach Ulugbek Bakaev values the significance of playing at the continental level, and wants a good performance to showcase Uzbekistan football as they kick off the Central Zone action at the Republican Central Stadium.