Preview - Quarter-final: Japan v Spain

Thu, 20 Oct, 2022

Preview - Quarter-final: Japan v Spain

Goa: Japan can expect a stiff challenge when they meet defending champions Spain in the quarter-finals of the FIFA U17 Women's World Cup India 2022 at the the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Saturday.

The match is a repeat of the 2014 FIFA U17 Women's World Cup final, which the Young Nadeshiko won 2-0 to claim their maiden title in Costa Rica.

AFC Cup™ 2022 Final: Kuala Lumpur City FC v Al Seeb Club in Numbers

Thu, 20 Oct, 2022

AFC Cup™ 2022 Final: Kuala Lumpur City FC v Al Seeb Club in Numbers

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Cup™ 2022 grand finale is almost upon us as Malaysia’s Kuala Lumpur City FC and Al Seeb Club of Oman prepare to face off in the showpiece event at Bukit Jalil National Stadium on Saturday.

Both sides have enjoyed remarkable debut campaigns by advancing to the final at the first attempt and now KL City will aim to become the second side from Malaysia to lift the AFC Cup, while Al Seeb are attempting to be crowned Oman’s first-ever winners. 

Ahead of the clash in the Malaysian capital, the-AFC.com highlights some of the standout numbers from the two sides’ run to the final.

AFC Cup™ win could transform Omani football, says Al Seeb's Dauda

Thu, 20 Oct, 2022

AFC Cup™ win could transform Omani football, says Al Seeb's Dauda

Muscat: Winning the AFC Cup™ 2022 would be a game changer not just for Al Seeb SC, but for the entirety of Omani football, according to Ghanaian forward Cosmos Dauda.

The 29-year-old joined Al Seeb from Oman Club and has also previously represented Omani side Al Rustaq, in the process building a lot of experience and understanding of the game in the Sultanate.

KL City’s Mendoza: AFC Cup™ triumph would be a dream

Tue, 18 Oct, 2022

KL City’s Mendoza: AFC Cup™ triumph would be a dream

Kuala Lumpur: Kevin Mendoza has insisted that should Kuala Lumpur City FC win the AFC Cup™ 2022 final, it would be an even bigger achievement than lifting the Malaysia Cup last year as the tournament debutants prepare for the final against Oman’s Al Seeb Club on October 22.

Philippines goalkeeper Mendoza signed for KL City last year and within the first 12 months helped them win the Malaysia Cup for the first time in 32 years after stunning domestic powerhouse Johor Darul Ta’zim in the final to qualify for their maiden AFC Cup.

Matildas legend Dolan joins star-studded line-up for Australia & New Zealand 2023 draw

Thu, 20 Oct, 2022

Matildas legend Dolan joins star-studded line-up for Australia & New Zealand 2023 draw

Auckland: Two-time FIFA Women’s World Cup champion Carli Lloyd headlines a star-studded line-up of FIFA Legends at the Draw for the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 in Auckland on Saturday.

The line-up of draw assistants features former Football Fern Maia Jackman and former Matilda Julie Dolan, along with former England international and TV/radio personality Ian Wright, FIFA World Cup 2002 winner Gilberto Silva from Brazil, Alexi Lalas from the USA, and former Cameroon star Geremi.

Lloyd is one of the draw conductors along with CNN sports anchor Amanda Davies. Together the duo will lead the technical component of the event, which will start at 19:30 local time on Saturday.