Wins for Tajikistan, Saudi Arabia; three more teams check in

Kuala Lumpur: Tajikistan continued their preparations towards their AFC Asian Cup™ debut with a 2-1 win over Hong Kong, China in a friendly match...
THE-AFC.COM Jan 6

Wins for Tajikistan, Saudi Arabia; three more teams to arrive on Friday

Kuala Lumpur: Tajikistan continued their preparations towards their AFC Asian Cup™ debut with a 2-1 win over Hong Kong, China in a friendly match...
THE-AFC.COM Jan 5

AFC Asian Cup 2023: Dates, UK kick-off times, groups, schedule and how to follow as Qatar look to defend title on home soil

The Asian Cup is set to get underway next weekend as the continent’s biggest teams compete for glory in Qatar. The host nation are the reigning...
TALKSPORT Jan 2

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STOKE CITY FC OFFICIAL SITE Dec 24, 2023

Player to Watch: Alisher Dzhalilov (Tajikistan)

Kuala Lumpur: Playmaker Alisher Dzhalilov has emerged as the creative fulcrum for Tajikistan in the four-and-a-half years since making his debut...
THE-AFC.COM Dec 23, 2023

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STOKE CITY FC OFFICIAL SITE Dec 22, 2023

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...
THE-AFC.COM Dec 16, 2023

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STOKE CITY FC OFFICIAL SITE Dec 15, 2023

AFC draws groups for Futsal Asian Cup in Thailand. Uzbekistan to host world finals

December 15 – Japan will begin the defence of their AFC Futsal Asian Cup title in the same group as their old rivals South Korea. Tajikistan and...
INSIDE WORLD FOOTBALL Dec 15, 2023

Central & South Asia Wrap: Istiklol champions again; Arkadag secure title

Dushanbe: FC Istiklol are confirmed as Tajikistan Higher League champions with two games to spare, extending their incredible hold on the league...
THE-AFC.COM Dec 11, 2023

Al-Nassr secures Champions League knockout stage berth with Cristiano Ronaldo resting

Al-Nassr was held to a 1-1 draw at Istiklol of Tajikistan on Tuesday but still topped its group in the Asian Champions League as all four Saudi...
FOX SPORTS Dec 5, 2023

All four Saudi Arabian teams advance in Asian Champions League

DUSHANBE, Tajikistan (AP) — Without Cristiano Ronaldo, Al-Nassr was held to a 1-1 draw at Istiklol of Tajikistan on Tuesday…
WTOP.COM Dec 5, 2023

Crucial Decisions for Al-Nassr in the Face of Istiklol

Al-Nassr's Portuguese coach, Luís Castro, has made decisive choices by excluding his fellow countryman, Cristiano Ronaldo, the team captain, from...
SPORTMOB.COM Dec 5, 2023

Central & South Asian Wrap: Istiklol edge closer, Goa return to the top

Rudaki: FC Istiklol only need one point from their remaining three matches to retain the Tajikistan Higher League title after another win in the...
THE-AFC.COM Dec 4, 2023

Tajikistan on learning expedition

Kuala Lumpur: Tajikistan will be on a learning expedition when they make their AFC Asian Cup™ debut at Qatar 2023. 
THE-AFC.COM Nov 28, 2023

Round 2 - Group G: Pakistan 1-6 Tajikistan

Islamabad: Amadoni Kamalov scored twice as Tajikistan completed a comfortable 6-1 win over Pakistan as Petar Segrt’s side remained unbeaten in...
THE-AFC.COM Nov 21, 2023

Preview - Group G: Pakistan v Tajikistan; Jordan v Saudi Arabia

Amman: Saudi Arabia's target will be to further tighten their grip on Group G of the Preliminary Joint Qualification - Round 2 for the FIFA World...
THE-AFC.COM Nov 20, 2023

Dropped points not a concern for Jordan's Ammoutao

Dushanbe: It was a case of a point gained rather than two lost as far as Jordan head coach Hussein Ammoutao was concerned following their 1-1 draw...
THE-AFC.COM Nov 17, 2023

Round 2 - Group G: Tajikistan 1-1 Jordan

Dushanbe: Tajikistan and Jordan settled for a dramatic 1-1 draw in Group G of the Preliminary Joint Qualification - Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup...
THE-AFC.COM Nov 16, 2023

Preview - Group G: Tajikistan v Jordan; Saudi Arabia v Pakistan

Al Hofuf: Saudi Arabia will be the team to beat in Group G of the Preliminary Joint Qualification - Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC...
THE-AFC.COM Nov 15, 2023

Preview: Tajikistan vs. Jordan - prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Thursday's World Cup Qualifying - Asia clash between Tajikistan and Jordan, including predictions, team news and possible...
SPORTSMOLE.CO.UK Nov 15, 2023

Akhmedov delighted with Abdysh-Ata's form

Bishkek: FK Abdysh-Ata of the Kyrgyz Republic put themselves on the verge of qualification to the Inter-Zone Semi-Finals following their 1-0 win...
THE-AFC.COM Nov 10, 2023

Group E: FK Abdysh-Ata Kant (KGZ) 1-0 FC Ravshan (TJK)

Bishkek: An Ayzar Akmatov header saw Kyrgyz Republic's FK Abdysh-Ata Kant edge Tajikistan’s FC Ravshan 1-0 in a hard-fought contest at Dolen...
THE-AFC.COM Nov 9, 2023

Group E: FC Istiklol (TJK) 1-1 Persepolis FC (IRN)

Dushanbe: Senin Sebai’s 74th minute strike earned Tajikistan’s FC Istiklol a 1-1 draw with Persepolis in the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 on...
THE-AFC.COM Nov 7, 2023

Cristiano Ronaldo scores twice in Al Nassr's victory in Asian Champions League

Al Nassr has nine points from three games in Group E, three clear of Persepolis after the Iranian team defeated Tajikistan's Istiklol 2-0.
FOX SPORTS Oct 24, 2023

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Watch Abdu Rozik repeatedly punch cardboard cutout of rival Hasbulla after going viral during KSI vs Tommy Fury

ABDU ROZIK has dramatically REIGNITED his feud with rival Hasbulla and called him out for a fight. The two influencers have traded shots via social...
THE SUN Oct 18, 2023

Ronaldo sparks fightback as Al-Nassr given Asian Champions League scare

Cristiano Ronaldo was on target as Al-Nassr survived a scare in the Asian Champions League on Monday with the Saudi Pro League side coming from a...
REUTERS.COM Oct 2, 2023

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Al Nassr vs Istiklol live score, updates, highlights, lineups, result from AFC Champions League fixture

Cristiano Ronaldo's Saudi side Al Nassr take on their second Asian Champions League fixture against the top side from Tajikistan, Istiklol.
SPORTINGNEWS.COM Oct 2, 2023

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Group E: FC Ravshan (TJK) 0-0 FC Merw (TKM)

Hisor: Tajikistan’s FC Ravshan and FC Merw of Turkmenistan settled for a 0-0 draw in Group E of the AFC Cup™ 2023/24 at the Hisor Central Stadium...
THE-AFC.COM Sep 21, 2023

Group E: FC Istiklol (TJK) 0-0 Al Duhail SC (QAT)

Dushanbe: Last year’s AFC Champions League™ semi-finalists Al Duhail will take a point back to Qatar from their Group E clash against FC Istiklol...
THE-AFC.COM Sep 19, 2023

Qualifiers - Group I: Draw takes Australia through

Dushanbe: Australia had to settle for a 1-1 draw with Tajikistan but it was enough to seal the Olyroos a place in the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Qatar 2024...
THE-AFC.COM Sep 12, 2023

Qualifiers - Group I: Tajikistan 2-1 Laos

Dushanbe: Tajikistan will take on Australia to decide the top team in Group I of the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024 Qualifiers after a late 2-1 win...
THE-AFC.COM Sep 9, 2023

Indonesia, Tajikistan triumph, defeat for Saudi Arabia

Kuala Lumpur: Roberto Mancini's tenure as head coach got off to a losing start as Saudi Arabia fell to a 3-1 defeat against Costa Rica in an...
THE-AFC.COM Sep 9, 2023

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Playoff: FC Khujand (TJK) 1-2 FC Merw (TKM)

Khujand City: Turkmenistan's FC Merw booked a place in the AFC Cup 2023/24 group stage after edging FC Khujand of Tajikistan 2-1 in their playoff...
THE-AFC.COM Aug 22, 2023

Tactical patience key to Australia's progress, says Di Pizio

Bangkok: Midfielder Miguel Di Pizio believes Australia’s patient game was the winning formula for their 2-0 defeat of Tajikistan which booked their...
THE-AFC.COM Jun 23, 2023

Maloney praises Australia's mindset

Bangkok: Australia head coach Brad Maloney hailed his players' fighting mentality after defeating Tajikistan 2-0 in their final Group C game at the...
THE-AFC.COM Jun 23, 2023

Group C: Australia defeat Tajikistan to advance

Bangkok: Australia beat Tajikistan 2-0 at the Rajamangala Stadium to book a place in the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 quarter-finals on...
THE-AFC.COM Jun 22, 2023

Preview – Group C: Tajikistan v Australia

Bangkok: Tajikistan and Australia will go head-to-head for a place in the quarter-finals of the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 when they meet in...
THE-AFC.COM Jun 21, 2023

Group C: Saudi Arabia 2-0 Tajikistan

Chonburi: Saudi Arabia confirmed their place in the knockout stage of the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 after defeating Tajikistan 2-0 at the...
THE-AFC.COM Jun 19, 2023

Preview - Group C: Saudi Arabia v Tajikistan

Chonburi: Saudi Arabia are looking to possibly book their place in the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 knockout stage while Tajikistan will be...
THE-AFC.COM Jun 18, 2023

Uzbekistan all set for final

Tashkent: Uzbekistan warmed up for the 2023 CAFA Nations Cup final with a 5-1 win over Tajikistan in their concluding Group A tie on Saturday.
THE-AFC.COM Jun 18, 2023

Tajikistan's Rakhmatullo, China PR's Yang rue missed opportunities

Chonburi: Tajikistan and China PR battled to a 1-1 draw in their opening AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 Group C, with both head coaches left to...
THE-AFC.COM Jun 17, 2023

Group C: Tajikistan 1-1 China PR

Chonburi: Tajikistan came from behind to hold China PR 1-1 in their opening Group C match at the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 at the Chonburi...
THE-AFC.COM Jun 16, 2023

Preview - Group C: Tajikistan v China PR

Chonburi: Tajikistan and China PR will chart untested waters when they meet in their opening AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 Group C match on...
THE-AFC.COM Jun 15, 2023

Uzbekistan cruise; Tajikistan, Turkmenistan share spoils

Bishkek: Jaloliddin Masharipov led Uzbekistan to a 3-0 victory over Oman in their CAFA Nations Cup 2023 Group A opener on Sunday.
THE-AFC.COM Jun 12, 2023

AFC President lauds progress of football development in Tajikistan

Dushanbe: Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa met with the President of the Republic of Tajikistan,...
THE-AFC.COM May 2, 2023

Second edition of the AFC Internship Programme draws to an end

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) successfully concluded its second edition of the AFC Internship programme when the three...
THE-AFC.COM Apr 17, 2023

Qualifiers - Group E: Pakistan 0-2 Hong Kong; Tajikistan 0-8 Philippines

Hisor: Hong Kong and Philippines powered past Pakistan and Tajikistan respectively in their Women’s Olympic Football Tournament Paris 2024 Asian...
THE-AFC.COM Apr 8, 2023

Qualifiers Group E: Philippines 4-0 Pakistan; Hong Kong 3-0 Tajikistan

Hisor: Philippines and Hong Kong flexed their muscles as they opened their Women’s Olympic Football Tournament Paris 2024™ Asian Qualifiers Round 1...
THE-AFC.COM Apr 5, 2023

Russia must be stopped from forcing their way back into football and all sport until Putin ends massacre in Ukraine

USSIA must be stopped from forcing their way back into football — simple as that. Vladimir Putin’s attack on Ukraine invalidates a return to...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Mar 31, 2023

Russia beat Iraq in first home match since Ukraine invasion

Russia defeated Iraq 2-0 on Sunday in their first home international since the country invaded Ukraine. European and global football governing...
SOCCERNEWS.COM Mar 26, 2023

Perfect Uzbekistan retain title

Hisor: Uzbekistan defended their CAFA U-17 Women's Championship title with a 5-0 defeat of Tajikistan on Thursday.
THE-AFC.COM Mar 17, 2023

Russia invited to play in Asian football tournament amid Uefa and Fifa bans

Central Asian Football Association opens door to June games Tajikistan, Afghanistan and Iran among nations participating Russia have been invited...
THE GUARDIAN Mar 14, 2023

Teamwork has been the key to Korea Republic's success, says Joon-hong

Tashkent: The goalless draw against Tajikistan at the Bunyodkor Stadium on Wednesday marked the third successive match where goalkeeper Kim...
THE-AFC.COM Mar 10, 2023

Former international captain banned for LIFE after shocking referee attack as he ‘kicked, insulted and spat on’ official

SYRIA’S former captain Ahmed Al-Saleh has been banned for life after kicking and spitting at a referee last month. The Al-Jaish defender committed...
THE SUN Mar 9, 2023

Kim bullish of Korea Republic's chances

Tashkent: Korea Republic will go into the quarter-finals of the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2023 in bullish mood after head coach Kim Eun-jung...
THE-AFC.COM Mar 9, 2023

Group C: Korea Republic top group, Tajikistan bow out

Tashkent: Korea Republic secured their place in the quarter-finals of the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2023 on Wednesday when they claimed top...
THE-AFC.COM Mar 8, 2023

Preview - Group C: Korea Republic v Tajikistan

Tashkent: Korea Republic’s Kim Eun-jung is determined to stick to his coaching principles when he sends his team into their final Group C clash at...
THE-AFC.COM Mar 7, 2023

Komolov: I want to do justice to my captain’s armband

Tashkent: Amadoni Komolov’s goal meant Tajikistan defeated Oman 1-0 on Sunday to keep their AFC U20 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2023 knockout stage hopes...
THE-AFC.COM Mar 7, 2023

Kubarev wants more from his Tajikistan side after beating Oman

Tashkent: Head coach Oleg Kubarev was critical of his Tajikistan side despite their 1-0 victory over Oman in Group C of the AFC U20 Asian Cup™...
THE-AFC.COM Mar 6, 2023

Group C: Komolov's late show inspires Tajikistan to victory

Tashkent: Captain Amadoni Komolov led by example, scoring the winner as Tajikistan defeated Oman 1-0 on Matchday Two of the AFC U20 Asian Cup™...
THE-AFC.COM Mar 5, 2023

Preview - Group C: Oman v Tajikistan

Tashkent: David Gordo’s Oman are set to stick with their playing style despite their heavy opening match defeat against Korea Republic as they look...
THE-AFC.COM Mar 4, 2023

Preview - Group C: Jordan v Korea Republic

Tashkent: Jordan coach Islam Al Diabat is hoping his team can utilise their usual style of play when they face Korea Republic in Group C of the AFC...
THE-AFC.COM Mar 4, 2023

Darwish confident Jordan will stay sharp

Tashkent: Within the first 10 seconds of the referee’s first blow of the whistle, Jordan managed to find themselves one player short in their AFC...
THE-AFC.COM Mar 4, 2023

Video: Jordanian footballer sent off just 5 seconds into the game for shocking challenge on defender

During an AFC under 20 match between Jordan and Tajikistan, Jordanian footballer Baker Kamal Kalbouneh was sent off just five seconds into the game...
CAUGHTOFFSIDE Mar 3, 2023

Jordanian footballer is sent off after just FIVE SECONDS for a head-high tackle against Tajikistan

The 19-year-old forward was lining up for Jordan against Tajikistan in the AFC U20 Asian Cup on Thursday, but his day could not have gone any worse.
DAILY MAIL ONLINE Mar 3, 2023

Al Diabat hails Jordan's winning mentality

Tashkent: Jordan head coach Islam Al Diabat hailed his players’ “special emotion” after overcoming Baker Kamal Kalbouneh’s sending off inside the...
THE-AFC.COM Mar 3, 2023

Watch star get sent off just FIVE SECONDS into game after outrageously kicking opponent in the head

BAKER KAMAL KALBOUNEH saw red just FIVE SECONDS into his Jordan side’s clash with Tajikistan. The two nations met in the AFC U20 Asian Cup earlier...
THE SUN Mar 2, 2023

Group C: Early goals take Jordan past Tajikistan

Tashkent: Jordan overcame Baker Kamal Kalbouneh’s sending off just seconds into the game to secure a 2-0 victory over Tajikistan at Lokomotiv...
THE-AFC.COM Mar 2, 2023

Preview - Group C: Tajikistan v Jordan

Tashkent: Tajikistan head coach Oleg Kubarev is anticipating a stiff challenge in his team’s quest to secure a berth at the FIFA U20 World Cup...
THE-AFC.COM Mar 1, 2023

Q-final: Thailand edge Tajikistan

THE-AFC.COM Oct 4, 2022

Preview - QF: Thailand v Tajikistan

THE-AFC.COM Oct 3, 2022

Group B: Tajikistan advance with a flourish

THE-AFC.COM Oct 1, 2022
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