All about preparation for India’s Stimac, Hong Kong’s Andersen’s ahead of China 2023 Qualifiers Final Round

Fri, 25 Feb, 2022

All about preparation for India’s Stimac, Hong Kong’s Andersen’s ahead of China 2023 Qualifiers Final Round

Kuala Lumpur: The head coaches of India and Hong Kong are braced for a highly competitive  Group D of the AFC Asian Cup China 2023™ Qualifiers Final Round in June.

Igor Stimac’s India will host Group D, with Hong Kong, Afghanistan and Cambodia for company in the June 8-14 Qualifiers Final Round. 

Singapore must give it their best shot, says skipper Hariss

Fri, 25 Feb, 2022

Singapore must give it their best shot, says skipper Hariss

Singapore: Skipper Hariss Harun has urged Singapore to rise to the occasion in June's AFC Asian Cup China 2023™ Qualifiers Final Round.

Thursday's draw in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia saw the Lions drawn in Group F alongside hosts Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan and Myanmar for the June Qualifiers. 

Groups decided for AFC Asian Cup China 2023™ Qualifiers Final Round

Thu, 24 Feb, 2022

Groups decided for AFC Asian Cup China 2023™ Qualifiers Final Round

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Asian Cup China 2023™ Qualifiers Final Round promises to be a thrilling affair with the 24 teams learning their opponents on Thursday.

The draw, held virtually in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, saw the teams drawn into six groups.

The six group winners and five best second-placed teams will join hosts China PR, Australia, Islamic Republic of Iran, Iraq, Japan, Korea Republic, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria and United Arab Emirates and Vietnam in the Finals.

AFC Cup 2022™ Group Stage centralised venues confirmed

Thu, 24 Feb, 2022

AFC Cup 2022™ Group Stage centralised venues confirmed

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has today confirmed the centralised venues for the AFC Cup 2022™ Group Stage, which is scheduled to be played in the West and South Zones from May 18 to 24, and in the ASEAN, Central and East Zones from June 24 to 30.

The AFC Cup 2022™ Group A matches will be held in Muscat, Oman, where three-time winners Kuwait SC will battle Lebanon’s Al Ansar as well as Al Seeb Club from Oman and Jableh of Syria.

Saudi Arabia defeat Maldives for second win

Fri, 25 Feb, 2022

Saudi Arabia defeat Maldives for second win

Mali: Saudi Arabia's women's national team made it two wins on the trot after defeating Maldives 2-0 in an international friendly on Thursday.

Al Bandari Mubarak starred with a brace as the West Asian side - who made their international debut in a 2-0 triumph over Seychelles on Sunday - impressed at the National Football Stadium in Male. 

Thailand, Vietnam through to final

Thu, 24 Feb, 2022

Thailand, Vietnam through to final

Phnom Penh: Thailand and Vietnam will compete for the 2022 AFF U-23 Championship title after beating Laos and Timor-Leste respectively in the semi-finals on Thursday. 

A goal in each half was enough for Thailand to secure a 2-0 win over Laos while Vietnam saw off Timor-Leste 5-3 on penalties after their match ended goalless after extra time.

2022 V.League: 5 things to look out for

Wed, 23 Feb, 2022

2022 V.League: 5 things to look out for

Hanoi: Club football will return to Vietnam when the 2022 V.League 1 gets underway on Friday, February 25 in a weekend that will see the teams return to domestic action for the first time since May last year.

With the 2021 competition cancelled due to COVID-19, it’s been a long wait for fans of Vietnamese football, who got to celebrate their country’s first-ever win over China PR in January and can now finally look forward to seeing their favourite club sides back in action. 

Ahead of the first round of fixtures, the-AFC.com highlights five things to look out for in the season ahead.