Kim hopeful of ending Malaysia’s long wait for AFC Asian Cup™ appearance

Fri, 25 Feb, 2022

Kim hopeful of ending Malaysia’s long wait for AFC Asian Cup™ appearance

Kuala Lumpur: Head coach Kim Pan-gon believes Malaysia can end their 16-year wait to qualify for the AFC Asian Cup™ following the China 2023 Qualifiers Final Round draw on Thursday.

Malaysia last qualified on merit in the 1980 Kuwait edition, while in 2007, they featured as joint hosts alongside Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam.

Kim’s side will host Group E and will kick off their qualifying campaign against Turkmenistan at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium on June 8 before facing Bahrain on June 11 and Bangladesh three days later.

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. 

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. 

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.

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.