SAFF ready to stage a spectacular AFC Asian Cup 2027™

Thu, 02 Feb, 2023

SAFF ready to stage a spectacular AFC Asian Cup 2027™

Manama: The 33rd AFC Congress confirmed the Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) as the Host Association of the AFC Asian Cup 2027™ in the capital city of Bahrain yesterday.

Having being crowned champions of Asia on three different occasions (1984, 1988, 1996), Saudi Arabia are also among the most successful teams to have ever participated in the flagship contest. 

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Transfer Wrap: Big names on the move (West)

Thu, 02 Feb, 2023

Transfer Wrap: Big names on the move (West)

Dubai: The end of January concluded one of the most exciting winter transfer windows in recent times across the world, and Asian football was no exception.

Whether it was replacing injured players, plugging defensive gaps, or boosting their squads ahead of a title charge or a relegation battle, clubs in West Asia were busy throughout the month. The-AFC.com looks at some of the key moves across the region this winter.

Gustavsson names Australia Cup of Nations squad

Thu, 02 Feb, 2023

Gustavsson names Australia Cup of Nations squad

Sydney: A 25-player Australia squad has been named by head coach Tony Gustavsson to contest the 2023 Cup of Nations to be hosted across New South Wales later this month.  

The six-match tournament - which will also feature Spain, Jamaica and Czech Republic - will kick-off in Gosford on February 16 with Matchday 2 in Sydney three days later before the Cup of Nations concludes on February 22 in Newcastle.  

Transfer Wrap: Big names on the move (ASEAN & East)

Thu, 02 Feb, 2023

Transfer Wrap: Big names on the move (ASEAN & East)

Kuala Lumpur: It’s been a busy month in the world of transfers across Asia with big names swapping clubs domestically as well as moving between countries and continents. 

With a number of clubs signing players ahead of the kick-off to their 2023 campaigns and others looking to bolster their squads mid-season, the-AFC.com highlights some of the most notable moves involving teams from the East and ASEAN regions in recent weeks. 

V.League 2023 Season Preview

Thu, 02 Feb, 2023

V.League 2023 Season Preview

Hanoi: The 2023 V.League 1 gets underway on Friday with a host of clubs who consider themselves genuine title contenders set to battle it out to become champions of Vietnam. 

Hanoi FC won their third title since 2018 and sixth in total when they finished ahead of the chasing pack last time out to also qualify for the AFC Champions League™ group stage for the first time. 
 
But Hai Phong FC and Binh Dinh finished just three and four points adrift respectively while others, including the 2020 champions Viettel FC, will believe they have what it takes to challenge in the campaign ahead. 

Al Ahly sweep aside Auckland City in opener

Thu, 02 Feb, 2023

Al Ahly sweep aside Auckland City in opener

Tangiers: Egyptian giants Al Ahly brushed past New Zealand's Auckland City 3-0 on Wednesday in the opening round of the FIFA Club World Cup Morocco 2022.

Hussein El Shahat hammered in a long-range drive in first-half stoppage time for Al Ahly, who added to their lead with goals from Mohamed Sherif and Percy Tau.