Jankovic takes charge of China PR men's national team

Sat, 25 Feb, 2023

Jankovic takes charge of China PR men's national team

Beijing: Serbian Aleksandar Jankovic has been appointed as the China PR men's national team head.

The Chinese Football Association (CFA) said Jankovic would take charge of the team for the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ and the qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup 2026 in North America.

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Diaz hails Al Hilal’s commitment, passion

Fri, 24 Feb, 2023

Diaz hails Al Hilal’s commitment, passion

Al Wakrah: Ramon Diaz applauded his players for their commitment and passion after Al Hilal SFC defeated Foolad Khouzestan FC 1-0 to advance to the AFC Champions League™ 2022 (West) semi-final on Thursday.

Moussa Marega’s 87th minute winner took Al Hilal into a semi-final meeting with Qatar’s Al Duhail SC on Sunday and Diaz said the players deserved the victory against a resilient Foolad. 

Teamwork took Al Duhail through, says Olunga

Fri, 24 Feb, 2023

Teamwork took Al Duhail through, says Olunga

Doha: Michael Olunga was the hero with both goals but the Kenyan striker paid tribute to his teammates after Al Duhail SC defeated Al Shabab FC 2-1 to advance to the AFC Champions League™ semi-finals for the first time on Thursday.

After a tight first half which saw both teams exchanging blows, Olunga scored in the 77th and 85th minutes to all but secure Qatar’s Al Duhail their place in the semi-final, with Saudi Arabia’s Al Shabab netting a consolation through Saeed Al Rubaei in added time.
 
Olunga, the 2021 AFC Champions League topscorer, was deservingly named Player-of-the-Match but the striker said it was team effort which took Al Duhail through.

Rajabi applauds Foolad players for fighting till the end

Fri, 24 Feb, 2023

Rajabi applauds Foolad players for fighting till the end

Al Wakrah: Foolad Khouzestan FC were able to neutralise Al Hilal SFC’s change in tactics but head coach Hamidreza Rajabi admitted that his side were eventually overpowered by the defending AFC Champions League™ holders in their quarter-final tie on Thursday.

After a first half which saw Islamic Republic of Iran’s Foolad come close three times, defending champions Al Hilal took control of the second period with Moussa Marega striking three minutes from the end to take the Saudi Pro League side into yet another continental semi-final. 

Moreno: Missed chances cost Al Shabab

Fri, 24 Feb, 2023

Moreno: Missed chances cost Al Shabab

Doha: Vicente Moreno was left to rue his team’s squandered opportunities as Al Shabab FC exited the AFC Champions League™ 2022 on Thursday. 

The Saudi Arabia side had several chances, especially in the first half, but their failure to convert cost them dearly as Qatar’s Al Duhail SC registered a 2-1 win to advance to the AFC Champions League semi-finals for the first time. 

Asia’s rising stars raring to shine on AFC U20 Asian Cup™ stage

Fri, 24 Feb, 2023

Asia’s rising stars raring to shine on AFC U20 Asian Cup™ stage

Kuala Lumpur: Asia’s future stars will kick off the race towards continental glory when the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2023 commences on Wednesday, March 1, 2023. 

The erstwhile U-19 championship, returning under its new U-20 brand, will also serve as the qualifiers for the FIFA U-20 World Cup Indonesia 2023, which is scheduled to be held from May 20 to June 11.