Domestic season kick off a boost for Malaysia's Asian Qualifiers hopes, says head coach Tan

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Domestic season kick off a boost for Malaysia's Asian Qualifiers hopes, says head coach Tan

Kuala Lumpur: Head coach Tan Cheng Hoe believes Malaysia's Asian Qualifiers hopes have been boosted by the decision to start the local season.

The Malaysian Football League’s (MFL) has announced that the 2021 season will start on March 5, a decision which Tan said will benefit the national team.

2021 AFC Champions League Group Stage – 5 of the Best: Long-Range Goals

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

2021 AFC Champions League Group Stage – 5 of the Best: Long-Range Goals

Kuala Lumpur: The 2021 AFC Champions League group stage saw some great goals over the last few months and, with continental action on a temporary break, we've selected some of the very best from various categories.

Kicking off the-AFC.com's '5 of the Best' series, here are five long-range rockets for you to cast your eyes over before telling us which is your favourite by voting at the bottom of the article.

Introducing: AFC Cup All-time XI - The Best Goalkeeper

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Introducing: AFC Cup All-time XI - The Best Goalkeeper

Kuala Lumpur: It’s the competition which reaches every corner of the world’s largest continent, and the AFC Cup has produced countless classic moments since its inception in 2004.

Clubs from eight different countries have won it, clubs from four more have reached the final, and players from throughout the sprawling Asian map, and beyond, have made their names.

But who would you choose in an all-time AFC Cup XI? To celebrate the return of the competition in 2021, the-AFC.com is asking the football fans of Asia exactly that.

Taremi, Shomurodov, Lee Kang-in and more: Vote for your AFC International Player of the Week!

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Taremi, Shomurodov, Lee Kang-in and more: Vote for your AFC International Player of the Week!

Kuala Lumpur: Goals against Bayern Munich, Juventus and Chelsea were just the beginning as Asian players outside the continent excelled throughout the course of the last week.

Mehdi Taremi took his dream run to the UEFA Champions League, Daichi Kamada brought down the world champions, and Takumi Minamino, Eldor Shomurodov and Takuma Asano were in goal-scoring form as the cream of the continent starred for their respective clubs.

But who was the standout performer? Peruse our 10-player shortlist based on performances from February 18 to 24, and don’t forget to cast your vote.

There are no women players among this week’s nominees due to the FIFA International Window.

Iraq’s Al Shorta bolster squad with Gelmin Rivas, Fahd Youssef

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Iraq’s Al Shorta bolster squad with Gelmin Rivas, Fahd Youssef

Baghdad: Five-time Iraqi Premier League champions Al Shorta SC have announced the signings of Venezuelan forward Gelmin Rivas and Syrian international Fahd Youssef ahead of their 2021 AFC Champions League campaign.

The 31-year-old Rivas has already started training with the first team and joins Al Shorta on a free transfer after ending his stint with MLS outfits DC United while Youssef has signed following his loan spell with Syria's Hutten SC.

Injury sidelines Sharjah’s Majid Surour for remainder of season

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Injury sidelines Sharjah’s Majid Surour for remainder of season

Al Sharjah: Sharjah FC defender Majid Surour has been ruled out for the rest of the UAE Pro League season after suffering a cruciate ligament injury.

The 23-year-old UAE international, who rose through the ranks after his successful transition from the youth side, suffered the injury during Sharjah’s 3-0 defeat against Al Jazira in a UAE Pro League tie on Friday.

Bounedjah double steers Al Sadd to Qatar Cup title

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Bounedjah double steers Al Sadd to Qatar Cup title

Doha: Algerian forward Baghdad Bounedjah scored a goal in each half to steer Al Sadd to another title as they defeated Al Duhail 2-0 in the Qatar Cup final on Friday.

Al Sadd continued their impressive record in the competition as they took their Qatar Cup tally to eight titles.