Qatar’s Al Haydos seeks title defence; Maatouk eyes history with Lebanon
As for his opposite number Hassan Maatouk, Qatar 2023 represents an opportunity to create history for Lebanese football – a place in the knockout stage for the first time in…
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Social Wrap: Teams assemble as kick-off approaches
Hosts and defending champions Qatar welcome Lebanon to Lusail Stadium fon Friday for the competition’s curtain raiser, in what is set to be the beginning of an enthralling month of…
۵ of the Best: Group Stage Matches
The tournament opener is set to make sure that the 18th edition of the AFC Asian Cup begins in style and the excitement will only continue to soar as the…
OCAC Chairperson praises readiness of AsianCup۲۰۲۳ venues
Speaking at an onsite inspection visit at the spectacular 88,000-capacity Lusail Stadium, which will also set the stage for the Final on 10 February, OCAC Chairperson Mariano V. Araneta Jr.…
Shin promises a sharper Indonesia
The Southeast Asian side lost 5-0 to Islamic Republic of Iran in their final friendly at the Al Rayyan Training Site in Doha on Tuesday with Shin expecting a more…
Chhetri: India well prepared for Australia
The two met at the same stage in the 2011 edition with India suffering a 4-0 defeat but captain Sunil Chhetri is confident history will not repeat itself in their…
Japan ready to impress
Head coach Hajime Moriyasu used the opportunity to give his squad playing time with two completely different sets of teams fielded on either side of the break.Efforts from Kou Itakura,…
Alireza Faghani to take charge of AsianCup۲۰۲۳ opener
Widely regarded as one of the most established Asian match officials, Alireza Faghani has been appointed to officiate the highly-anticipated Group A fixture between defending champions Qatar and Lebanon, which…
Ishii challenges Thailand to rise to the occasion
Chanathip and Teerasil have been instrumental to Thailand in recent years, having played key roles in the War Elephants’ run into the Round of 16 in the 2019 edition but…
Al Ghamdi determined to propel Saudi Arabia at Qatar ۲۰۲۳
Buoyed by their performance at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, when the Saudis secured a famous win over eventual champions Argentina in their opening game of the tournament, Al…