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.

Sharjah strike late to book final berth

Wed, 16 Apr, 2025

Sharjah strike late to book final berth

Sharjah: Sharjah FC struck twice in time added on to defeat Saudi Arabia’s Al Taawoun FC 2-0 in their AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 semi-final second leg on Tuesday. 

Ousmane Camara and Firas Ben Arbi were the heroes as Sharjah advanced 2-1 on aggregate to book a final meeting with either Australia’s Sydney FC or Lion City Sailors FC of Singapore.

Preview - S-final (2nd Leg): Sydney FC (AUS) 0 v 2 Lion City Sailors FC (SGP)

Tue, 15 Apr, 2025

Preview - S-final (2nd Leg): Sydney FC (AUS) 0 v 2 Lion City Sailors FC (SGP)

Sydney: Australia's Sydney FC will be confident of overturning the deficit when they host Lion City Sailors in the return leg of their AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 semi-final on Wednesday.

Singapore's Sailors walked away with a two-goal cushion ifrom a smash and grab first leg, with Sydney wondering just how they ended up empty handed.

Preview - S-Final (2nd Leg): FC Arkadag (TKM) 0 v 2 Al Arabi SC (KUW)

Tue, 15 Apr, 2025

Preview - S-Final (2nd Leg): FC Arkadag (TKM) 0 v 2 Al Arabi SC (KUW)

Arkadag City: FC Arkadag will have to go for broke when they host Al Arabi SC in the second leg of their AFC Challenge League™ 2024/25 semi-finals on Wednesday.

Kuwait's Al Arabi have one foot in the final after winning the first leg 2-0.

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.

Europe Wrap: Nakamura shines for Reims

Tue, 15 Apr, 2025

Europe Wrap: Nakamura shines for Reims

Kuala Lumpur: It was another memorable week for Asia’s best as Japanese international Keito Nakamura hit a brace for Reims, while Socceroo Max Balard scored his first goal of the season for Nac Breda.

The rest of the continent’s stars contributed in spades to their respective clubs, so follow the-AFC.com as we look at what they’ve been up to in Europe this past week.

15 AFC match officials appointed for FIFA Club World Cup 2025

Tue, 15 Apr, 2025

15 AFC match officials appointed for FIFA Club World Cup 2025

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) will be represented by 15 world-class match officials at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 between June 14 and July 13.

The Asian refereeing cast, drawn from five Member Associations, was confirmed today as part of a 117-strong contingent that will officiate at the inaugural edition of the tournament in the United States.