West Asia Wrap: Al Hilal held again, Sharjah widen lead, Air Force Club take top spot

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

West Asia Wrap: Al Hilal held again, Sharjah widen lead, Air Force Club take top spot

Dubai: Al Hilal SFC had to share points for the fourth consecutive match as their lead at the top of the Saudi Pro League was whittled down to just one point after the latest round of action.

Sharjah, meanwhile, opened a five-point lead as the UAE Pro League resumed after a two-week break while Air Force Club are the new leaders in Iraq.

Join the-AFC.com as we review the latest round of domestic action in West Asia.

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Asia’s Choice – Fan Awards: Voting closes for Best AFC International Player of 2020

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Asia’s Choice – Fan Awards: Voting closes for Best AFC International Player of 2020

Kuala Lumpur: Voting for Asia's Choice - Fan Awards: Best AFC International Player of 2020 has ended.

The winner will be revealed on Sunday with 60 percent of the votes supplied by the direct participation of fans on the-AFC.com and 40 percent by a panel of Asian football experts.

Asia’s Choice – Fan Awards: Voting closes for Best 2020 AFC Champions League Player

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Asia’s Choice – Fan Awards: Voting closes for Best 2020 AFC Champions League Player

Kuala Lumpur: Voting for Asia's Choice - Fan Awards: Best 2020 AFC Champions League Player has closed.

The winner will be revealed on Sunday, January 24, with 60 percent of the votes supplied by the direct participation of fans on the-AFC.com and 40 percent by a panel of Asian football experts.

Check out the nominees once again and don't forget, the result will be announced on Sunday. Thank you for voting.

Vote for your best 2020 AFC Champions League Team: Midfielders

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Vote for your best 2020 AFC Champions League Team: Midfielders

Kuala Lumpur: As football lovers across Asia look forward to the return of the AFC Champions League, the-AFC.com continues its quest to find out who the fans consider the Best XI of the 2020 edition.

Over the past two weeks we have seen the goalkeeper and the back four in front of him decided, so now it's time to turn our attention to the midfield and find out who you consider the top trio.

So, here are the 10 players in contention for three places in the centre of the park. Review the candidates and then select your favourite for this all-star XI in the poll below.

Lee Chung-yong: My European experience can be a weapon for Ulsan Hyundai against Bayern Munich

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Lee Chung-yong: My European experience can be a weapon for Ulsan Hyundai against Bayern Munich

Ulsan: Few Korea Republic players have enjoyed as long a stay in Europe as Lee Chung-yong. The 32-year-old spent 11 years between Bolton Wanders, Crystal Palace and Bochum before joining Ulsan Hyundai FC last year.

Lee helped the Tigers win the 2020 AFC Champions League in December and consequently book a trip to the FIFA Club World Cup Qatar 202o, which will begin next month. And he believes his experience on the Old Continent will be an asset if Ulsan can secure a dream match-up against the mighty Bayern Munich.

Omar Khrbin joins UAE’s Al Wahda

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Omar Khrbin joins UAE’s Al Wahda

Abu Dhabi: Four-time UAE Pro League champions Al Wahda announced on Sunday the signing of Syrian international forward Omar Khrbin on a free transfer.

The 27-year-old Khrbin, who recently ended his contract with Saudi giants Al Hilal, has penned a 30-month contract with the Abu Dhabi giants, the club said.

The Asian Football Quiz - AFC Cup Edition

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

The Asian Football Quiz - AFC Cup Edition

Kuala Lumpur: Think you know everything about the Asian game from Jordan to Japan and from Beirut to Brisbane? Take on the Asian Football Quiz!

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