Largest cast of AFC match officials appointed to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022

Fri, 20 May, 2022

Largest cast of AFC match officials appointed to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022

Kuala Lumpur: Yoshimi Yamashita of Japan has joined the history books as one of the first women referees selected to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 alongside the largest number of Asian Football Confederation (AFC) match officials appointed to the global showpiece.

A total of 19 matches officials have been selected for Qatar, an additional three from Russia 2018, reinforcing the AFC’s position to nurture world renowned referees in the Continent. 

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Preview - Group D: ATK Mohun Bagan (IND) v Bashundhara Kings (BAN)

Sat, 21 May, 2022

Preview - Group D: ATK Mohun Bagan (IND) v Bashundhara Kings (BAN)

Kolkata: ATK Mohun Bagan will focus only on the positives when they take on Bashundhara Kings in Group D of the AFC Cup 2022™ at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan Stadium on Saturday. 

ATK Mohun Bagan's bid to advance to the Inter-Zone semi-finals suffered a blow when they fell 4-2 to fellow Indian side Gokulam Kerala FC on Matchday One.

With only the top team to advance to the Inter-Zone semi-finals, defeat against Bangladesh's Bashundhara Kings - who defeated Maziya Sports & Recreation Club in their opener - would mean early elimination for Juan Ferrando's side. 

Uzbekistan to host AFC Women’s Club Championship 2022™ – Pilot Tournament in the West

Fri, 20 May, 2022

Uzbekistan to host AFC Women’s Club Championship 2022™ – Pilot Tournament in the West

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has confirmed the first of two host Member Associations (MAs) for the biggest-ever edition of the AFC Women’s Club Championship™ – Pilot Tournament, which will be held from August 15 to 28, 2022.

The Uzbekistan Football Association (UFA) will host the tournament for the clubs in the West, which is scheduled for August 20 to 26, while the host and match dates for the East will be determined in due course in the first edition to be held across the two AFC regions.

Al Malki determined to power Dhofar Club into knockout stage

Fri, 20 May, 2022

Al Malki determined to power Dhofar Club into knockout stage

Kuwait City: Scoring a goal in his AFC Cup™ debut has whetted Omar Al Malki’s appetite, with the forward now aiming to power Dhofar Club into the West Zonal semi-finals.

The 28-year-old was a key player in his side’s 3-0 win against Shabab Al Khalil of Palestine on Wednesday as Dhofar enjoyed a perfect start to their Group B campaign at Kuwait SC stadium.

Al Fayha upset Al Hilal to win historic Saudi King’s Cup

Fri, 20 May, 2022

Al Fayha upset Al Hilal to win historic Saudi King’s Cup

Jeddah: Saudi Pro League newcomers Al Fayha FC stunned Al Hilal SFC 3-1 on penalties to clinch their maiden Saudi King’s Cup at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium on Thursday.

The two sides were locked at 1-1 after extra time with Al Fayha prevailing in the penalty shootout thanks to a superb performance from their Serbian goalkeeper Vladimir Stojkovic.

Japan simply unstoppable, Chinese Taipei back on track

Thu, 19 May, 2022

Japan simply unstoppable, Chinese Taipei back on track

Shah Alam: Japan secured their second successive win in the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Kuwait 2022™ East Zone Qualifiers after beating Mongolia on Thursday. 

Chinese Taipei, meanwhile, revived their qualification hopes with a 4-2 win over Hong Kong.