Kuala Lumpur: Four months after the end of the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019, national teams from across Asia are making personnel changes both on the pitch and in the dugout. The-AFC.com looks at how some sides are approaching this international break.
Hopefuls primed as Asian Qualifiers kick-off looms
Kuala Lumpur: With the kick off to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and AFC Asian Cup 2023 Qualifiers - Preliminary Joint Qualification Round just three days away, the 12 teams in the fray first are leaving no stone unturned in their preparations.
Malaysia warm up with win over Nepal, Uzbekistan beaten in Turkey
Kuala Lumpur: Malaysia warmed up for their impending FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Qualifiers with a 2-0 victory over Nepal, while Uzbekistan were beaten by the same margin against Turkey, in friendly internationals played on Sunday.
Bishkek: Kyrgyz Republic have named their final squad for next Tuesday’s friendly match against Palestine, the Central Asian side’s first fixture since January’s successful AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 campaign.
Hagatna: No continent is as diverse or as sprawling as Asia. The world’s most populace region covers a massive area and is home to countless varied cultures.
New Delhi: Sunil Chhetri is just one match away from becoming India's most capped player. Currently tied at the top with Bhaichung Bhutia, the JSW Bengaluru FC player is set to overtake his former teammate when he squares off against CONCACAF side – Curacao in the 2019 King's Cup in Thailand.