Thursday , May 2 2024

Asia

India eTigers on finishing third at FIFAe Nations Online Qualifiers: We showed what we are capable of!

India may have only just missed out on qualifying for the FiFAe Nations Cup 2021, however, it was certainly an impressive debut on the world stage by the eTigers competing for the first time in the FIFAe Nations Online Qualifiers, which culminated on Sunday (May 2, 2021). Chandigarh’s Charanjot Singh (18) and Mumbai’s Siddh Chandarana (20) …

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AFC hails India’s successful organization of AFC Champions League – Group E matches!

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) General Secretary Dato’ Windsor John hailed the ‘successful organization’ of AFC Champions League 2021 (West) Group E matches in India, in a letter to All India Football Federation (AIFF) General Secretary Kushal Das dated Monday, May 3, 2021. He wrote, “Congratulations to the All India …

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AFC Cup East Zone Group Stage matches to take place in June!

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has agreed to the proposal by the Hong Kong Football Association (HKFA) to reschedule the AFC Cup East Zone Group J matches, originally scheduled for May 14 to 20, to June 23 to 29, 2021. After close consultation with the HKFA, the decision was confirmed, …

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Shaikh Salman offers condolences on the demise of Zhang Enhua!

Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has sent his condolences to the Chinese Football Association (CFA) and to the family and loved ones of former China defender Zhang Enhua who passed away at the age of 48 on Friday. A true icon of Asian football, …

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Bengaluru FC’s final AFC Cup qualifier against Eagles Club to be played on May 11!

Indian Super League side Bengaluru FC will travel to the island of Maldives to play their final AFC Cup – South Zone qualifier against local side Club Eagles in Male on Tuesday, May 11. In the AFC Cup – South Zone, the AFC COVID-19 Sub-Committee for AFC Champions League and …

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India’s Pritam Kotal lends a helping hand to Bangladesh striker Jibon!

Many footballers face rather difficult times, when they need to go under the knife to correct injuries sustained on the pitch. It is not only the physical recovery that they have to deal with, but they are also constantly mindful of the uncertainty of the recovery process, and how long …

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2021 AFC Champions League (West): Round of 16 cast finalised!

The 2021 AFC Champions League (West) Round of 16 cast was finalised following the conclusion of the Group Stage on Friday. As Groups A and C brought the thrilling group stage to a close on Friday, the West Round of 16 cast saw several of the continent’s biggest club sides …

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Superpower Football – Half Volley: I-League cancels relegation, Indian Football team camp not in India!

As FC Goa’s campaign in the AFC Champions League concludes, Indian Football fans will have their sights set on Blue Tigers’ next task – the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers! With talks of the National Team camp being moved out of the country and the I-League relegation being cancelled this …

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Al Rayyan SC’s Laurent Blanc: Organisation, pitch conditions in Goa for ACL Group E very good!

Al Rayyan SC head coach Laurent Blanc hailed the organisers of Group E of the AFC Champions League, which was hosted in Goa, India, owing to the pandemic situation in the world right now. Blanc, who is widely known around the world for being a part of the famous French …

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Latest updates on AFC Club Competitions!

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has taken note of the Myanmar Football Federation’s (MFF) confirmation of the withdrawals of Hantharwady United FC and Shan United FC from the 2021 AFC Cup and AFC Champions League, respectively. The AFC Competitions Committee noted and acknowledged the challenges as well as the present …

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