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2022 AFC Cup: Games to Watch in the Group Stage

Thu, 20 Jan, 2022

2022 AFC Cup: Games to Watch in the Group Stage

Kuala Lumpur: Newcomers, familiar foes and regional derbies will light up the 2022 AFC Cup group stage getting underway in May with 39 teams competing across nine groups.

Following the conclusion of the draw, the-AFC.com looks at six intriguing encounters to lookout for during the group stage.

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.

Australia to enter India 2022 as highest ranked contender

Fri, 10 Dec, 2021

Australia to enter India 2022 as highest ranked contender

Kuala Lumpur: Australia will enter the AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022 as the top ranked contender, while DPR Korea remain Asia’s highest ranked women’s national team, after the December update to the FIFA Women’s World Ranking was revealed on Friday.

With a victory over Brazil and draw with the world number one United States among their results since the previous update in August, the Matildas remain 11th in the world, one spot behind DPR Korea, who are not among the 12 teams to have qualified for next month’s continental Finals.

Lebanon end campaign with win over Sudan

Wed, 08 Dec, 2021

Lebanon end campaign with win over Sudan

Doha: Lebanon earned their first victory at the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021 after defeating Sudan 1-0 in their final Group D tie at the Education City Stadium on Tuesday.

An own goal by Sudan goalkeeper Ali Aboeshren sent Ivan Hasek’s side to third ahead of Sudan, who ended their campaign without a point.

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.

Defeat to Algeria ends Lebanon's hopes

Sun, 05 Dec, 2021

Defeat to Algeria ends Lebanon's hopes

Doha: Lebanon's FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021 hopes were dashed following a 2-0 defeat to Algeria in Group C action on Saturday.

The loss at the Al Janoub Stadium meant Lebanon were eliminated with one match to spare after Egypt defeated Sudan 5-0 later on Saturday.

Iraq win 2021 WAFF U-18 Championship

Thu, 02 Dec, 2021

Iraq win 2021 WAFF U-18 Championship

Baghdad: Iraq were crowned the 2021 WAFF U-18 Championship winners after defeating Lebanon on penalties in the final at the newly inaugurated Al Madina Stadium on Wednesday.

Iraq successfully defended the title they secured two years ago thanks to the heroics of goalkeeper Hussin Amoyed who saved two penalties after the sides failed to find the back of the net in regular time.

Lebanon denied by Egypt in opener

Wed, 01 Dec, 2021

Lebanon denied by Egypt in opener

Doha: Egypt edged Lebanon 1-0 in Group D of the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021 at the Al Thumama Stadium on Wednesday.

The defeat leaves Lebanon with much to do if they are to advance to the quarter-finals with Algeria taking the early lead in Group D after defeating Sudan 4-0.

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.

West Asia Wrap: Damac lead in Saudi Arabia; Al Ain stay ahead

Wed, 24 Nov, 2021

West Asia Wrap: Damac lead in Saudi Arabia; Al Ain stay ahead

Dubai: With Al Ittihad not in action, Damac clawed their way to the top with a narrow 1-0 defeat of Al Feiha in the latest round of action in the Saudi Pro League .

In UAE, a Kodjo Laba double inspired Al Ain to a come from behind to defeat Al Jazira 5-1. Join the-AFC.com as we review the latest domestic action across West Asia. 

Lebanon's Hasek lost for words after UAE defeat

Thu, 18 Nov, 2021

Lebanon's Hasek lost for words after UAE defeat

Saida: Lebanon head coach Ivan Hasek couldn’t find words to speak in detail following his side’s 1-0 home defeat at the hands of the United Arab Emirates on Matchday 6 of the AFC Asian Qualifiers – Road to Qatar at the Saida Municipal Stadium on Tuesday.

Hasek's men were the better side but failed to convert their chances into goals before Ali Mabkhout successfully slotted home a penalty past Mustafa Matar with five minutes left on the clock.