Central and South Asian Wrap: Sepahan leapfrog Esteghlal, ATK Mohun Bagan replace stumbling Mumbai City

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Central and South Asian Wrap: Sepahan leapfrog Esteghlal, ATK Mohun Bagan replace stumbling Mumbai City

Bishkek: New leaders in Islamic Republic of Iran and India, new faces in Uzbekistan and a throw-in that must be seen to be believed; we’ve got it all in this week’s Central and South Asian Wrap.

Plus we bring you the latest domestic action in Tajikistan and Bangladesh as two competitions begin to take shape.

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AFC Champions League: Best Headers of 2020

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

AFC Champions League: Best Headers of 2020

Kuala Lumpur: The 2021 AFC Champions League is set to be a thrilling affair with the continent's premier club competition expanded to 40 teams.

As the kick-off date for the historic 2021 edition approaches, the-AFC.com looks back at the 2020 tournament which turned out to be a thrilling affair despite the challenging circumstances.

We kick off our series by taking a look at goals scored from headers and invite you, the fan, to tell us which was your favourite.

Greatest Asian Club Derbies: Qatar

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Greatest Asian Club Derbies: Qatar

Kuala Lumpur: After a look at the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia, we turn to Qatar’s major domestic derbies.

The Qatar Stars League (QSL) was incepted in the early sixties of the past century, and with time some rivalries were born and grew to become a focus point for fans.

ASEAN Wrap: BG Pathum United on top, Central Coast Mariners in the lead

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

ASEAN Wrap: BG Pathum United on top, Central Coast Mariners in the lead

Kuala Lumpur: BG Pathum United continue to lead the way in the Thai League 1 after an action-packed weekend, while Macarthur have closed in on Central Coast Mariners in the race for the top of the A-League. 

BG Pathum United widened the gap with second-placed Port FC on Matchday 19, as they are looking increasingly as the champions in waiting.

Central Coast Mariners, meanwhile, maintained pole position in the A-League after locking in a three-game winning streak. Join the-AFC.com as review the latest round of domestic action in ASEAN.

Jordan wrap up training camp with defeat against Uzbekistan

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Jordan wrap up training camp with defeat against Uzbekistan

Dubai: Jordan ended their 27-day UAE preparatory camp on a low note after suffering a 2-0 defeat to Uzbekistan in an international friendly at Theyab Awana Stadium on Monday.

The match was Jordan’s third during their training camp, having defeated Tajikistan 2-0 before losing 1-0 in their second match against the Central Asian side.

Zhang Yuning aiming high with China PR

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Zhang Yuning aiming high with China PR

Beijing: Even as China PR and Beijing FC stalwart Zhang Yuning celebrates the Lunar New Year, the centre-forward is focused on living up to expectations in the Year of the Ox.

Zhang is determined to play a part in China's bid to qualify for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and power Beijing FC to greater success, with the club having raised eyebrows with their commendable performance in the 2020 AFC Champions League.

Philippines midfielder Manny Ott moves to Melaka United

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Philippines midfielder Manny Ott moves to Melaka United

Melaka: Malaysia's Melaka United have announced the signing of Philippines international Manny Ott from United City FC.

The 28-year-old midfielder, who started his career with Bavaria's FC Ingolstadt 04 II in 2010, bolsters the Melaka squad ahead of the Malaysia Super League (MSL) 2021 season.