Nigeria stun Argentina, Brazil stay on track

Thu, 01 Jun, 2023

Nigeria stun Argentina, Brazil stay on track

San Juan: Nigeria defeated hosts Argentina 2-0 to advance to the FIFA U20 World Cup 2023 quarter-finals on Wednesday. 

The defeat dashed Argentina's hopes of lifting the title for a record-extending seventh time, with Nigeria to face the winners of Thursday's Round of 16 tie between Ecuador and Korea Republic. 

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Persepolis lift Hazfi Cup

Thu, 01 Jun, 2023

Persepolis lift Hazfi Cup

Tehran: Captain Omid Alishah scored in the 25th minute of extra time as Persepolis FC edged Esteghlal FC 2-1 at the Azadi Stadium to lift the 2023 Hazfi Cup on Wednesday. 

Having already won the 2022-23 Iran Pro League title and the Super Cup, Persepolis lifted the Hazfi Cup for a record-equalling seventh time to crown a superb season.

The Best #ACL2022 XI: Fans' Choice

Wed, 31 May, 2023

The Best #ACL2022 XI: Fans' Choice

Kuala Lumpur: After the conclusion of the AFC Champions League™ 2022 we asked you, the fans of Asian football, to vote for your Best XI from the 20th edition of the continental competition. 

After reaching a third final in the past four years, players from Al Hilal SFC feature heavily once more, while there are plenty of other star performers from across the continent. 
 
Below are the 11 players voted into the all-star team on the-AFC.com after another memorable edition of Asia’s most prestigious club tournament that saw Urawa Red Diamonds crowned champions for the third time. 

Teams set for final #U20WAC qualifying hurdle

Fri, 26 May, 2023

Teams set for final #U20WAC qualifying hurdle

Kuala Lumpur: Eight teams will converge on Southeast Asia this week to continue their quest to reach the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2024 (March 3 to 16).

The second and final round of Qualifiers for the 11th edition of the tournament will be held in Vietnam and Myanmar – the centralised hosts for Groups A and B respectively.

Al Foutoua end 32-year wait for Syrian Premier League crown

Wed, 31 May, 2023

Al Foutoua end 32-year wait for Syrian Premier League crown

Damascus: Al Foutoua clinched the Syrian Premier League title with a match to spare following their 4-1 win over Al Majd on Tuesday.

Forward Alaa Al Dali scored twice to lead the Deir ez-Zor-based side to their third league title with their last win dating back 32 years ago when they clinched consecutive crowns in the 1990-91 seasons.