Greatest Asian Club Derbies: Jordan

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Greatest Asian Club Derbies: Jordan

Kuala Lumpur: Having featured the major domestic derbies of the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Iraq, we turn our focus to the rivalries that highlight the Jordanian Pro League in our latest instalment.

Incepted in 1944, the Jordanian Pro League has its fair share of derbies that set the adrenaline pumping with fans eager for their team to claim bragging rights.

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2021 AFC Champions League Group Stage – 5 of the Best: Long-Range Goals

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

2021 AFC Champions League Group Stage – 5 of the Best: Long-Range Goals

Kuala Lumpur: The 2021 AFC Champions League group stage saw some great goals over the last few months and, with continental action on a temporary break, we've selected some of the very best from various categories.

Kicking off the-AFC.com's '5 of the Best' series, here are five long-range rockets for you to cast your eyes over before telling us which is your favourite by voting at the bottom of the article.

Introducing: AFC Cup All-time XI - The Best Goalkeeper

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Introducing: AFC Cup All-time XI - The Best Goalkeeper

Kuala Lumpur: It’s the competition which reaches every corner of the world’s largest continent, and the AFC Cup has produced countless classic moments since its inception in 2004.

Clubs from eight different countries have won it, clubs from four more have reached the final, and players from throughout the sprawling Asian map, and beyond, have made their names.

But who would you choose in an all-time AFC Cup XI? To celebrate the return of the competition in 2021, the-AFC.com is asking the football fans of Asia exactly that.

Ivankovic focused on getting Oman ready

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Ivankovic focused on getting Oman ready

Muscat: Head coach Branko Ivankovic is focused on guiding Oman to the next round of the Asian Qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and AFC Asian Cup China 2023, with the Croatian laying the early groundwork .

With Oman scheduled to play India and Jordan in international friendlies, Ivankovic outlined his plans ahead of Oman resuming their Asian Qualifiers campaign.

European Qualifiers a new challenge for Qatar players, says Felix Sanchez

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

European Qualifiers a new challenge for Qatar players, says Felix Sanchez

Doha: Head coach Felix Sanchez is looking forward to Qatar's participation in the European FIFA World Cup Qualifiers later this month, saying the players will benefit from playing against some of the continent's biggest teams.

Qatar will travel to Vienna to face Luxembourg at the Generali Arena on March 24 and will meet Azerbaijan three days later. The Maroons will then travel to Dublin to face Republic of Ireland on March 30.

East Asia Wrap: Winning starts for defending champions in Japan, Korea Republic

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

East Asia Wrap: Winning starts for defending champions in Japan, Korea Republic

Kuala Lumpur: The J1 League and the K League 1 2021 season kicked off last weekend with the big guns in Korea Republic enjoying winning starts while defending champions Kawasaki Frontale started with a win in Japan as well.

Defending K League champions Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors, 2020 AFC Champions League winners Ulsan Hyundai FC, Pohang Steelers and Suwon Samsung Bluewings all picked up opening day wins.

In the J.League, reigning champions Kawasaki Frontale also started their campaign strongly, while the likes of Gamba Osaka, Kashima Antlers and Yokohoma F. Marinos recorded losses.

Hosts for AFC Cup 2021 Group Stage confirmed 

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Hosts for AFC Cup 2021 Group Stage confirmed 

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has today confirmed the hosts for the AFC Cup 2021 Group Stage, following an extensive bidding process and after close consultation with its Participating Member Associations.

The West Zone matches in Group A, featuring the likes of Al Hidd Club (BHR), Al Nasr (OMA), Al Wahda (SYR) and defending champions Al Ahed FC (LBN) will be hosted in Manama, Bahrain.