Al Hilal strengthen squad with Al Owais, Al Obaid signings

Tue, 11 Jan, 2022

Al Hilal strengthen squad with Al Owais, Al Obaid signings

Riyadh: Al Hilal SFC have boosted their squad with the signings of Mohammed Al Owais from Al Ahli and Al Nassr’s Abdulrahman Al Obaid on three-year deals.

Having secured the 2021 AFC Champions League title after beating Pohang Steelers 2-0 in the final, head coach Leonardo Jardim was keen to add depth to the squad as Al Hilal turn their attention to domestic challenges and the FIFA Club World Cup next month.

Indonesia’s Shalika Aurelia joins Roma ahead of AFC Women's Asian Cup challenge

Tue, 11 Jan, 2022

Indonesia’s Shalika Aurelia joins Roma ahead of AFC Women's Asian Cup challenge

Rome: Indonesian’s Shalika Aurelia Viandrisa has completed a history-making transfer on the eve of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup, joining Italy’s Roma in a move announced on Monday.

The deal is set to make the 18-year-old the first Indonesian woman to play professionally in Europe, with the defender to link up with the Serie B side following the continental Finals, which begin on January 20.

Best FIFA Women’s Player boost for Australia’s Kerr as India 2022 nears

Tue, 11 Jan, 2022

Best FIFA Women’s Player boost for Australia’s Kerr as India 2022 nears

Kuala Lumpur: Australian captain Sam Kerr could begin her AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022 campaign with the title of the world’s best player after reaching the final shortlist for The Best FIFA Women’s Player Award.

The prolific Chelsea striker is one of three remaining contenders for the honour, which will be presented on January 17, just four days before the Matildas begin their India 2022 campaign against Indonesia in Mumbai.

Kerr will face stiff competition for the global award, with UEFA Women’s Champions League-winning FC Barcelona duo Alexia Putellas and Jennifer Hermoso completing the top three.

Putellas won France Football’s Ballon d'Or Féminin last month, finishing ahead of Hermoso and Kerr. who finished second and third respectively in the final voting. Join the-AFC.com as we recap an amazing 2021 for Kerr.

East Asia & ASEAN Wrap: Shandong claim double; season resumes in Indonesia, Thailand

Mon, 10 Jan, 2022

East Asia & ASEAN Wrap: Shandong claim double; season resumes in Indonesia, Thailand

Kuala Lumpur: Shandong Taishan edged out Shanghai Port 1-0 to retain the Chinese Football Association (CFA) Cup and claim the title for a record-extending seventh time on Sunday. 

After both countries’ league campaigns paused for the 2020 AFF Cup, action resumed in Indonesia and Thailand, while there were also games in Australia. 

Join the-AFC.com as we wrap up the latest fixtures from around East Asia and ASEAN.

West Asia Wrap: Sharjah down Al Ain, Al Ittihad, Al Shorta stay hot

Mon, 10 Jan, 2022

West Asia Wrap: Sharjah down Al Ain, Al Ittihad, Al Shorta stay hot

Dubai: Al Ain suffered their first defeat of the season in the UAE Pro League, going down 2-0 to Sharjah.

Al Ittihad, meanwhile, remained in fine form in Saudi Arabia while Al Shorta continue to set a relentless pace in Iraq.

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

The 2015 AFC Asian Cup Remembered

Mon, 10 Jan, 2022

The 2015 AFC Asian Cup Remembered

Kuala Lumpur: It has been seven years since the AFC Asian Cup travelled down under for the first time, with Australia welcoming Asia a decade after joining the AFC, and it was by all measures a historic tournament.

Five venues across the cities of Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, Newcastle and Sydney hosted the games with the Melbourne Rectangular Stadium hosting the opening match and Stadium Australia in Sydney hosting the final.

10 Days to Go: India is ready for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022™

Mon, 10 Jan, 2022

10 Days to Go: India is ready for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022™

The AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022™ Local Organising Committee (LOC) has expressed its readiness to stage Asia’s marquee women’s national team competition that kicks off in 10 days. 

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) President and LOC Chairman Praful Patel shared the tournament’s preparations leading up to the first match day on January 20, 2022.