Player to Watch: Mostafa Matar (Lebanon)
Kuala Lumpur: As Lebanon face a difficult AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ group where they are pitted against the hosts as well as China PR and Tajikistan, the exceptional abilities of goalkeeper Mostafa Matar will be vital for any chances of success.
Player to Watch: Alimardon Shukurov (Kyrgyz Republic)
Kuala Lumpur: Having first qualified for the AFC Asian Cup™ in 2019, Kyrgyz Republic will once again participate in the upcoming edition with Alimardon Shukurov a vital cog in their midfield.
Player to Watch: Son Heung-min (Korea Republic)
Kuala Lumpur: Son Heung-min will line-up in Qatar for his fourth crack at leading Korea Republic to their first AFC Asian Cup™ title since 1960 in some of the best form of his career.
Player to Watch: Takefusa Kubo (Japan)
Kuala Lumpur: Takefusa Kubo burst onto the global football scene with bags of potential and the 22-year-old Japanese winger has been truly delivering on that promise in recent times.
Europe Wrap: Son shines for Spurs
Kuala Lumpur: Captain Son Heung-min came up with a goal and two assists to help Ange Postecoglou’s Tottenham Hotspur bounce back from a four-match winless run by beating Newcastle United 4-1 on Sunday while his compatriot Hwang Hee-chan also netted in England earlier in the week.
#U20WAC draw to set stage for eagerly anticipated Uzbekistan 2024
Kuala Lumpur: The final cast of the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2024 will discover their Group Stage opponents on Friday, December 15, 3pm during the official Final Draw ceremony at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur.
Preview – Group F: Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors (KOR) v Bangkok United (THA)
Jeonju: Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors can erase the disappointment of a difficult season by defeating Bangkok United in their AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 Group F tie on Wednesday.
Preview – Group F: Lion City Sailors (SGP) v Kitchee SC (HKG)
Singapore: Lion City Sailors and Kitchee SC will be playing for pride when they meet in Group F of the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 on Wednesday.
Preview – Group G: Kaya FC-Iloilo (PHI) v Incheon United FC (KOR)
Manila: Kaya FC-Iloilo stand in Incheon United's way of the Korea Republic club booking a place in the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 Round of 16.
Preview – Group G: Yokohama F. Marinos (JPN) v Shandong Taishan (CHN)
Yokohama: Yokohama F. Marinos have to defeat Shandong Taishan when the sides meet in their final AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 Group G tie on Wednesday.
Friday, 18 July , 2025