Tajikistan youngsters Safarov, Hanonov sign for Persepolis

Tue, 21 Dec, 2021

Tajikistan youngsters Safarov, Hanonov sign for Persepolis

Tehran: Two of Tajikistan’s brightest prospects have joined one of Asia’s biggest clubs, with Iranian giants FC Persepolis confirming the signings of Manuchehr Safarov and Vahdat Hanonov on Tuesday.

The duo arrived in Tehran from Tajik champions FC Istiklol last month but couldn’t be registered in Yahya Golmohammadi’s squad until now, paving the way for them to compete in the second half of the Iran Pro League season.
 
Persepolis have reportedly secured the pair on three-year deals.

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Vote For Your Best 2021 AFC Champions League Team: Forwards

Sun, 19 Dec, 2021

Vote For Your Best 2021 AFC Champions League Team: Forwards

Kuala Lumpur: The goalkeeper, four defenders and three midfielders have been decided and now the-AFC.com asks fans of Asian football to vote for their favourite forwards at the 2021 AFC Champions League.  

Using a statistics-based approach, we’ve selected 10 of the star performers from the continental competition as we look to complete the All-Star XI. 

Review our list of AFC Champions League frontmen and don’t forget to vote for your favourite at the foot of the article.

Vote for your Best Goal of the 2021 AFC Cup

Sat, 18 Dec, 2021

Vote for your Best Goal of the 2021 AFC Cup

Kuala Lumpur: After last year’s AFC Cup was cancelled, the 2021 edition did not disappoint, with Bahrain’s Muharraq Club crowned champions of a tournament that offered numerous memorable moments. 

As fans of Asian football start to look towards next year, the-AFC.com brings the curtain down on the 2021 AFC Cup by reviewing some of the finest goals scored in the continental competition. 

Enjoy our 10 nominees for the best goal of the tournament and then vote for your favourite at the bottom of the article. 

AFF Cup: The Semi-Finalists

Wed, 22 Dec, 2021

AFF Cup: The Semi-Finalists

Singapore: The AFF Cup semi-finals will take place in the coming days with hosts Singapore facing Indonesia in the first leg of their semi-final on Wednesday and defending champions Vietnam up against Thailand a day later. 

The matches see Singapore compete in the last four of the regional tournament for the first time since 2012, while five-time runners-up Indonesia are desperate to get their hands on the trophy for the first time. 

Vietnam have not lost a match in the competition since 2016 but finishing second in Group B meant a date with many peoples' favourites – the record five-time winners Thailand. 

Ahead of the semi-finals, the-AFC.com takes a closer look at the contenders. 

China PR's Li Lei joins Grasshopper Zurich

Tue, 21 Dec, 2021

China PR's Li Lei joins Grasshopper Zurich

Beijing: China PR international Li Lei has signed for Grasshopper Zurich, the Swiss Super League side has announced.

The 29-year-old left-back joins Zurich from Beijing FC and is expected to report to his new club in January, 2022.

AFC competitions and qualifiers draw dates confirmed

Thu, 23 Dec, 2021

AFC competitions and qualifiers draw dates confirmed

Kuala Lumpur: The 2022 season is poised to start on a high note with the draw dates confirmed for the AFC Asian Cup China 2023 Qualifiers Final Round, AFC Futsal Asian Cup Kuwait 2022 Qualifiers and the AFC Champions League and AFC Cup Group Stages.

The AFC Futsal Asian Cup Kuwait 2022 Qualifiers will be the first draw held virtually on January 6 in Kuala Lumpur with a total of 32 Member Associations (MAs) battling for the available 15 slots to join hosts Kuwait.