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Meet the 2022 AFC Cup Debutants

Sat, 15 Jan, 2022

Meet the 2022 AFC Cup Debutants

Kuala Lumpur: With five new debutants having qualified directly to the group stage of the 2022 AFC Cup, the-AFC.com takes a look at the teams aiming to make a good first impression in the competition ahead of Monday’s draw.

The official draw ceremony will commence at 16:00 hours (UTC+8) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Click HERE to view the draw live! 

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2021 AFC Cup Final: Muharraq Club (BHR) v FC Nasaf (UZB)

West Asia Wrap: Sharjah down Al Ain, Al Ittihad, Al Shorta stay hot

Mon, 10 Jan, 2022

West Asia Wrap: Sharjah down Al Ain, Al Ittihad, Al Shorta stay hot

Dubai: Al Ain suffered their first defeat of the season in the UAE Pro League, going down 2-0 to Sharjah.

Al Ittihad, meanwhile, remained in fine form in Saudi Arabia while Al Shorta continue to set a relentless pace in Iraq.

Join the-AFC.com as we review the latest round of domestic action in West Asia. 

West Asia Wrap: Al Sadd march on in Qatar, Al Ittihad stay ahead in Saudi Arabia

Tue, 04 Jan, 2022

West Asia Wrap: Al Sadd march on in Qatar, Al Ittihad stay ahead in Saudi Arabia

Dubai: Al Sadd SC made it 10 wins out of 11 as they remained in firm control of the Qatar Stars League.

In Saudi Arabia, Al Ittihad edged Al Batin 3-2 to stay top while Al Ain remain in firm control in the UAE Pro League.

Join the-AFC.com as we review a busy week of domestic action across West Asia.

West Asia Wrap: Al Fateh stun Al Hilal; Al Sadd cruise past Al Khor

Mon, 27 Dec, 2021

West Asia Wrap: Al Fateh stun Al Hilal; Al Sadd cruise past Al Khor

Dubai: Al Fateh ended an eight-year winless streak against Al Hilal SFC by stunning the defending champions 3-2 in the Saudi Pro League.

Al Sadd, meanwhile, resumed the defence of their Qatar Stars League title with a 3-0 win over Al Khor while in the United Arab Emirates, Al Ain are sitting comfortably at the top of the standings.

Join the-AFC.com as we review a busy week of domestic action across West Asia.

West Asia Wrap: Al Nassr defeat Al Hilal; Al Shorta widen lead in Iraq

Mon, 20 Dec, 2021

West Asia Wrap: Al Nassr defeat Al Hilal; Al Shorta widen lead in Iraq

Dubai: Al Hilal SFC lost a chance to narrow the gap at the top of the Saudi Pro League standings after suffering a 2-0 defeat to Al Nassr.

In Iraq, Al Shorta widened their lead to six points after a 3-2 win over Newroz. Join the-AFC.com as we review the latest domestic action across West Asia.

Oman join Qatar in knockout stage

Tue, 07 Dec, 2021

Oman join Qatar in knockout stage

Doha: Oman finished second in Group A to advance into the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021 quarter-finals after defeating Bahrain 3-0 at the Ahmed bin Ali Stadium on Monday.

Both teams needed the three points to advance with Oman eventually sealing their berth after Qatar defeated Iraq 3-0 at the Al Bayt Stadium to maintain their perfect record.

Oman will face Group B winners Tunisia in the quarter-finals, while Qatar take on UAE on Friday.

FIFA Arab Cup: Matchday Three Preview

Sun, 05 Dec, 2021

FIFA Arab Cup: Matchday Three Preview

Doha: Qatar are the only Asian side to have booked their place in the quarter-finals of the FIFA Arab Cup but all is not lost for several other teams.

United Arab Emirates are within striking distance while it will be a race to the finish line for several other Asian sides following the Matchday Two results.

Join the-AFC.com as we take a look at how the four groups stand ahead of Matchday Three.

Dramatic winner sends Qatar into quarter-finals; Bahrain, Iraq share spoils

Sat, 04 Dec, 2021

Dramatic winner sends Qatar into quarter-finals; Bahrain, Iraq share spoils

Doha: Qatar reached the quarter-finals of the FIFA Arab Cup 2021 after a 2-1 victory over Oman, thanks to a stoppage time own goal, while Bahrain and Iraq played out a 0-0 draw in their Group A ties on Friday.

The victory took Qatar’s points tally to six from two victories in as many matches with the Felix Sanchez-coached side having defeated Bahrain 1-0 in their opening match.

Iraq, meanwhile, are on two points while Oman and Bahrain are on one point each.   

Winning start for Qatar, Iraq fight back to hold Oman

Wed, 01 Dec, 2021

Winning start for Qatar, Iraq fight back to hold Oman

Doha: Qatar kicked off their FIFA Arab Cup 2021 campaign with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Bahrain in Group A at the Al Bayt Stadium on Tuesday.

 Iraq, meanwhile, salvaged a point against Oman with their equaliser coming deep into added time in their Group A opener earlier on Tuesday. 

FIFA Arab Cup 2021: All you need to know

Mon, 29 Nov, 2021

FIFA Arab Cup 2021: All you need to know

Doha: One year before the start of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, 16 Arab nations - including 10 AFC members - descend on Qatar to compete for the FIFA Arab Cup 2021 title over the next three weeks, with plenty of action to look forward to.

Ahead of the start of the competition with hosts Qatar facing Bahrain in the opening match, the-AFC.com sums up all you need to know about the FIFA Arab Cup.

Saeed: Bahrain can take on anyone

Sun, 28 Nov, 2021

Saeed: Bahrain can take on anyone

Manama: Facing the hosts in any tournament is no easy task. Aside from the home crowd, there are lots of other factors to contend with. Just ask Bahrain, who take on Qatar in Tuesday’s opening match in Group A of the FIFA Arab Cup 2021.

Luckily for the Reds, however, midfielder Sayed Dhiya Saeed knows a thing or two about the Qataris and how to beat them.