Asia's daily football news brief

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Asia's daily football news brief

Kuala Lumpur: Asian football never sleeps, and we’ve gathered the latest news from around the continent in one place.

ACL East: Yan Junling a doubt for Shanghai SIPG's campaign

Yan Junling is a major doubt ahead of Shanghai SIPG’s return to the 2020 AFC Champions League next month after the China PR international goalkeeper underwent surgery on an eye injury sustained in the on-going Chinese Super League playoffs.

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Local Organising Committee for AFC Asian Cup China 2023 confirmed

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Local Organising Committee for AFC Asian Cup China 2023 confirmed

Beijing: The establishment of the Local Organising Committee of the AFC Asian Cup China 2023 has been confirmed in Beijing, China PR on Thursday.

Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa extended his congratulations to the Co-Chairmen of the LOC, H.E. Gou Zhongwen and H.E. Chen Jining, as well as to the Executive Chairman of the LOC, H.E. Du Zhaocai.

AFC Social Responsibility efforts continue to create lasting impact across Asia

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

AFC Social Responsibility efforts continue to create lasting impact across Asia

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation’s (AFC) commitment through its AFC Dream Asia Foundation to bring much needed aid to communities across the Continent has been further demonstrated not only by the work with UNOPS and International Federation of Red Cross/Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) but also the AFC Vice President and Chairperson of the AFC’s Social Responsibility Committee Zaw Zaw.

Zaw Zaw has been the driving force behind a 1000-bed hospital at the Thuwunna Stadium in Yangon through his role as chairman of the Ayeyarwady Foundation which has funded the hospital to treat those suffering from COVID-19.

Figueroa bids farewell to Johor Darul Ta'zim

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Figueroa bids farewell to Johor Darul Ta'zim

Kuala Lumpur: Luciano Figueroa has resigned as team manager at 2020 AFC Champions League participants Johor Darul Ta’zim, the club announced on Wednesday, after playing a key role both on and off the pitch in the club’s golden era of domestic and international success.

The former Argentina international said he was stepping down from his role for personal reasons after more than six years with the club, where he served as a player, manager and ambassador during a run that saw JDT win the AFC Cup in 2015.

Nepal to face Bangladesh in November friendlies

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Nepal to face Bangladesh in November friendlies

Lalitpur: Nepal will play Bangladesh next month in what will be both teams’ first matches of the year, since January, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Two friendlies have been scheduled during the November 11-19 FIFA international window with the matches to be played in Dhaka.

Iran Pro League kick-off rescheduled to November 7

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Iran Pro League kick-off rescheduled to November 7

Tehran: The kick-off of the 2020-21 Iran Pro League has been pushed to November 7, the Iran Football League Organisation has announced.

The rescheduling of the league, which was to kick off on October 31, follows a request by the Sports Medicine Federation of the Islamic Republic of Iran (SMFIRI).

Kaya FC-Iloilo eyeing Philippines Football League title tilt

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Kaya FC-Iloilo eyeing Philippines Football League title tilt

Manila: General manager Paul Tolentino has fired a warning to Kaya FC-Iloilo’s rivals ahead of the 2020 Philippines Football League (PFL), asserting that the Lions will be even better this season.

Kaya FC-Iloilo, whose 2020 AFC Cup campaign was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, will play Stallion Laguna FC in their season opener on Sunday.