Qatar’s Akram Afif, Japan’s Kiko Seike named Asia’s best footballers by AFC
Al Sadd forward Afif won the award for the second time after leading Qatar to the AFC Asian Cup title at home in 2023.
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Al Sadd forward Afif won the award for the second time after leading Qatar to the AFC Asian Cup title at home in 2023.
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Jordanians celebrated the night away from Doha to Amman as their team reached their first Asian Cup final.
Qatar prepare for ‘toughest test’ in their defence of the Asian Cup as they face Iran in the semifinal.
South Korea are ‘ready to suffer’ against the tournament’s dark horses Jordan when they meet at Ahmad bin Ali Stadium.
Iran scored a dramatic stoppage-time penalty to eliminate Japan from the Asian Cup and book a place in the semifinal.
The Taegeuk Warriors stage another late comeback to beat the Socceroos and keep their Asian Cup title hopes alive.
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