Musakhanov’s talent shines bright like Taif’s full moon

Wed, 16 Apr, 2025

Musakhanov’s talent shines bright like Taif’s full moon

Taif: A full moon hung between two floodlights at the King Fahd Sports City Stadium when Uzbekistan and United Arab Emirates faced off in the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 quarter-finals on Sunday.

At first it shone a creamy orange before the match kicked off, but by the time Sayfiddin Sodikov tucked home the third goal in first-half added time, the moon had turned full white and made its way high up above the lights, shining down on the field.

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Park’s confidence takes Korea Republic into last four

Tue, 15 Apr, 2025

Park’s confidence takes Korea Republic into last four

Jeddah: Park Do-hun’s self belief came to the fore in Korea Republic’s 5-3 penalty shootout win against Tajikistan in the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 quarter-finals on Monday.

The custodian turned match-winner after saving the second penalty kick from Furqon Rahimzoda, giving them a place in the semi-finals after their match had ended 2-2.

Pak puts the finishing touch to DPR Korea super show

Tue, 15 Apr, 2025

Pak puts the finishing touch to DPR Korea super show

Jeddah: Pak Ju Won made a storybook debut for DPR Korea against Indonesia at the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 quarter-finals on Monday.

The forward, who was not in the starting 11 during the group stage, came on in the 74th minute, and with his first and only shot three minutes later, netted the final goal in their outstanding 6-0 win over the Southeast Asian side.

#ACLElite - Mahrez tops best goal of R16 (West)

Sat, 19 Apr, 2025

#ACLElite - Mahrez tops best goal of R16 (West)

Kuala Lumpur: Riyad Mahrez’s stunning strike against Qatar’s Al Rayyan SC has been voted as the best goal of the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 (West) Round of 16.

Mahrez showed grace and composure inside a packed Al Rayyan box to open Al Ahli Saudi’s account before the midfield maestro doubled his tally to seal the win.

Know Your Teams: Al Ahli Saudi FC (KSA)

Wed, 16 Apr, 2025

Know Your Teams: Al Ahli Saudi FC (KSA)

Kuala Lumpur: The kick off for the AFC Champions League Elite™ Finals 2024/25 is just over a week away with the eight teams in their final phase of preparations.

Ahead of the quarter-final action kicking off on April 25, the-AFC.com takes a look at the remaining eight sides, with Al Ahli Saudi FC the first to be featured.

First-ever AFC eChampions League Elite set for historic debut

Tue, 15 Apr, 2025

First-ever AFC eChampions League Elite set for historic debut

Kuala Lumpur: The best football eSports talents in Asia will convene in the Saudi Arabian city of Jeddah when the inaugural AFC eChampions League Elite (eACL Elite) kicks off on April 24, 2025.

Hosted at the spectacular King Abdullah Sports City Sports Hall, the landmark event will run alongside the AFC Champions League Elite™ Finals Jeddah 2025, where the Continent’s top eight clubs will compete for glory from April 25 to May 3.

Sharjah live up to Olaroiu's expectations

Wed, 16 Apr, 2025

Sharjah live up to Olaroiu's expectations

Sharjah: Cosmin Olaroiu hailed the performance of his players after Sharjah FC booked their spot in the final of the AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 in dramatic fashion on Tuesday.

The UAE's side dreams looked to have been crushed with the second leg goalless and in stoppage time with Al Taawoun FC leading 1-0 on aggregate.

Sharjah turned the match on its head when Ousmane Camara drew them level in the fourth minute of added time with substitute Firas Ben Arbi rifling home the winner five minutes later.

Iraq part ways with Casas

Wed, 16 Apr, 2025

Iraq part ways with Casas

Kuala Lumpur: Jesus Casas has been relieved of his duties as head coach of the Iraq national team.

The Iraq Football Association, in a statement on its social media account, said Jesus' assistants have also vacated their roles.