Kapadze takes charge of White Wolves

Thu, 23 Jan, 2025

Kapadze takes charge of White Wolves

Tashkent: Timur Kapadze has been named the new Uzbekistan national team coach, replacing Srecko Katanec after the Slovenian left the post on Wednesday due to ill health.

The 43-year former defender, who led Uzbekistan to the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ final last year, has joined the team’s training camp in Qatar to prepare for March’s AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 matches against Kyrgyz Republic and the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Katanec steps down from Uzbekistan role

Wed, 22 Jan, 2025

Katanec steps down from Uzbekistan role

Tashkent: Srecko Katanec has stepped down as Uzbekistan head coach due to ill health, the Uzbekistan Football Association announcing the Slovenian had departed by mutual consent on Wednesday.

The 61-year-old has led the White Wolves to second place in Group A of the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 but has left less than two months before Uzbekistan resume the qualifiers against Kyrgyz Republic in Tashkent on March 20.

Toney the pick in #ACLElite MD5 (West) poll

Fri, 24 Jan, 2025

Toney the pick in #ACLElite MD5 (West) poll

Kuala Lumpur: Ivan Toney's strike for Al Ahli Saudi FC against Al Ain has been voted as the best goal of Matchday Five of the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 (West).

Toney, who struck the first of his two goals in the 70th minute as Al Ahli took a 2-1 win, garnered almost 90 percent of the votes.

As the English centre-forward advances to the semi-finals, don't forget to cast your vote for the best goal of the East Zone's Matchday Five, with polling to begin on Saturday.

Shanghai Port's Vargas tops #ACLElite MD4 (East) poll

Tue, 21 Jan, 2025

Shanghai Port's Vargas tops #ACLElite MD4 (East) poll

Kuala Lumpur: Matias Vargas's strike has been voted as the best goal of Matchday 4 of the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 (East).

The left winger, whose has since moved to Saudi Pro League side Al Fateh SC, scored for Shanghai Port in the 83rd minute of their clash against Japan's Kawasaki Frontale.

As Vargas moves into the semi-finals, don't forget to cast your vote for the West Zone's best goal of Matchday 5, with polling to begin on Wednesday.

Australia's Ryan, Deng find new teams

Wed, 22 Jan, 2025

Australia's Ryan, Deng find new teams

Kuala Lumpur: Australia goalkeeper Mathew Ryan has signed for French club Racing Club de Lens until the end of the season as his Socceroos teammate Thomas Deng joined J1 League outfit Yokohama F Marinos.

Ryan signed a short-term deal with the Ligue 1 side on Tuesday after leaving Serie A’s AS Roma and Lens will be his 10th European club since leaving Central Coast Mariners to join Club Brugge in Belgium in 2013.

Mizunuma leaves F Marinos to join Newcastle Jets

Tue, 21 Jan, 2025

Mizunuma leaves F Marinos to join Newcastle Jets

Newcastle: Kota Mizunuma has left AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 runners-up Yokohama F Marinos to join Newcastle Jets, the A-League outfit announced on Tuesday.

The 34-year-old, who played nine times during the J1 League side’s run to the final in May, has signed with the Australian club until the end of the current season with an option to extend his deal for a further year.

Man City sign Uzbekistan defender Khusanov from Lens

Tue, 21 Jan, 2025

Man City sign Uzbekistan defender Khusanov from Lens

London: Manchester City on Monday announced the signing of Uzbekistan centre-back Abdukodir Khusanov from French club Lens for a reported fee of 40 million euros (US$42 million) plus add-ons.

Khusanov, the first player from Uzbekistan to join a Premier League club, has signed a four-and-a-half year deal at the Etihad.

#WACFutsal2025 Qualifiers - Facts & Figures

Mon, 20 Jan, 2025

#WACFutsal2025 Qualifiers - Facts & Figures

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup™ China 2025 Qualifiers concluded on Sunday after five thrilling matchdays.

Nine teams earned the right to join two-time champions Islamic Republic of Iran, Japan and hosts China PR at the May 6-17 Finals.

As the hopefuls eagerly await the May 6-17 Finals, the-AFC.com highlights some key facts and figures from the Qualifiers.