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Central & South Asia Wrap: Mumbai City champions again; exciting race continues in IR Iran

Mon, 06 May, 2024

Central & South Asia Wrap: Mumbai City champions again; exciting race continues in IR Iran

Kolkata: Mumbai City FC lifted the ISL Cup for the second time when they registered a comeback 3-1 win against Mohun Bagan Super Giant to emerge Indian Super League 2023-24 Cup winners.

In the Iran Pro League,  leaders Esteghlal and defending champions Persepolis dropped points while in Bangladesh, Bashundhara Kings seem to be running away with the title.
 
The-AFC.com recaps the latest domestic league action across Central and South Asia.

Central & South Asia Wrap: Mohun Bagan march on; Altyn Asyr continue momentum

Mon, 29 Apr, 2024

Central & South Asia Wrap: Mohun Bagan march on; Altyn Asyr continue momentum

Kolkata: League Shield winners Mohun Bagan Super Giant are on the hunt for their second trophy of the season after they emerged triumphant against Odisha FC to reach the final of the Indian Super League.

In the Bangladesh Premier League, Bashundhara Kings widened the gap at the top of the table, while in Turkmenistan, it’s seven on the trot for Altyn Asyr, so join the-AFC.com as we get up to date with the latest domestic action in Central and South Asia.

Central & South Asia Wrap: Silverware for Mohun Bagan after thriller

Mon, 22 Apr, 2024

Central & South Asia Wrap: Silverware for Mohun Bagan after thriller

Kolkata: Mohun Bagan Super Giant beat Mumbai City FC 2-1 to win the League Shield in the Indian Super League.

In Islamic Republic of Iran, Esteghlal FC and Persepolis FC stayed tight at the top after winning their respective matches, while Bashundhara Kings consolidated their pole position in the Bangladesh Premier League.
 
Meanwhile, FK Arkadag were on cloud nine in Turkmenistan, Dordoi Bishkek split points in Kyrgyz Republic as the Afghanistan Champions League kicked-off in Kabul, so join the-AFC.com as we recap the domestic action from Central and South Asia.

Central & South Asia Wrap: Tantalising title decider in India

Mon, 15 Apr, 2024

Central & South Asia Wrap: Tantalising title decider in India

Mumbai: Mumbai City FC and Mohun Bagan Super Giant set up a mouth-watering final day League Shield face-off to decide the winners of the Indian Super League. 

It remained neck and neck in the Iran Pro League with Esteghlal FC and Persepolis FC both picking up victories in the latest round of matches while in Turkmenistan, FK Arkadag continued their fine start to the season.
 
Join the-AFC.com as we recap the past week’s domestic league action from Central and South Asia.

Central & South Asia Wrap: Esteghlal lose ground as Persepolis close in

Mon, 08 Apr, 2024

Central & South Asia Wrap: Esteghlal lose ground as Persepolis close in

Tehran: League leaders Esteghlal dropped points but stayed top of the Iran Pro League, while Mumbai City FC maintained their lead over Mohun Bagan Super Giant in the Indian Super League.

Elsewhere, there was no stopping Bashundhara Kings in Bangladesh while FK Andijan stayed top in Uzbekistan, so join the AFC.com as we recap the past week’s domestic league action from Central and South Asia.

Afif delighted with Qatar’s qualification; Westwood targets bigger things for Afghanistan

Wed, 27 Mar, 2024

Afif delighted with Qatar’s qualification; Westwood targets bigger things for Afghanistan

Kuwait City: Captain Akram Afif was proud to see Qatar pass a tough Kuwait test to secure a 2-1 win that clinched their spot in the third round of the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ on Tuesday.

All three goals were scored in a space of four minutes late in the game with Almoez Ali’s double doing the trick for the reigning AFC Asian Cup champions, confirming them as Group A winners with two matches to spare.

Group A: India 1-2 Afghanistan

Tue, 26 Mar, 2024

Group A: India 1-2 Afghanistan

Guwahati: An inspired Afghanistan came from behind to beat India 2-1 in Group A of Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium on Tuesday.

Trailing to a Sunil Chhetri penalty at the interval, Afghanistan drew level through Rahmat Akbari in the 70th minute, with Sharif Mukhammad converting from the spot in the 88th minute for Afghanistan to take the win and draw level with India on four points. 

Preview - Group A: Kuwait v Qatar; India v Afghanistan

Mon, 25 Mar, 2024

Preview - Group A: Kuwait v Qatar; India v Afghanistan

Kuwait City: Kuwait stand in Qatar's way in their bid to confirm early progression when the two sides meet in Group A of the Preliminary Joint Qualification – Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ on Tuesday.

India, meanwhile, will hope for a better outcome when they host Afghanistan following Thursday's draw. 

Qatar showed real quality in second half, says Lopez

Fri, 22 Mar, 2024

Qatar showed real quality in second half, says Lopez

Doha: Marquez Lopez was proud of Qatar's ability to increase their tempo in the 3-0 win over Kuwait in Group A of the Preliminary Joint Qualification – Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ on Thursday.

After a goalless first half, Akram Afif scored twice and Ahmed Al Rawi the other as Qatar all but made sure of their place in the third round of the FIFA World Cup qualifiers and spot in the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 with their third consecutive victory.

Group A: Afghanistan 0-0 India

Fri, 22 Mar, 2024

Group A: Afghanistan 0-0 India

Abha: Afghanistan and India played to a goalless draw in Group A of the Preliminary Joint Qualification – Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ at Damac Stadium on Thursday.

The result took India to four points from three matches, while for Afghanistan, this was their first point. The teams meet again in Guwahati on Tuesday.

Preview - Group A: Qatar v Kuwait; Afghanistan v India

Wed, 20 Mar, 2024

Preview - Group A: Qatar v Kuwait; Afghanistan v India

Kuala Lumpur: Qatar will be the team to beat when Group A of the Preliminary Joint Qualification - Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ resumes on Thursday.

Fresh from successfully defending their AFC Asian Cup title on home soil last month, Marquez Lopez's side will start as favourites against Kuwait, with Afghanistan to play India in the other Group A tie.

Central & South Asia Wrap: Esteghlal keep Persepolis at bay; Mumbai City scale summit

Mon, 18 Mar, 2024

Central & South Asia Wrap: Esteghlal keep Persepolis at bay; Mumbai City scale summit

Tehran:  Esteghlal remain in pole position in the Iran Pro League, maintaining their three-point lead over Persepolis.

In the Indian Super League, Mumbai City went top and FC Goa earned a qualification into the playoffs, while Neftchi Fergana took charge of the Uzbekistan Super League. 

In Turkmenistan, FC Ashgabat closed in on leaders FC Ahal, so join the-AFC.com as we recap all the past week's action from Central and South Asia.