Philippines qualify for first Asian Cup
The Philippines qualifying for their first-ever Asian Cup, boosts football in a country where boxing, basketball and billiards rule the sports scene.
Philippines, Yemen qualify for first Asian Cup
Philippines, North Korea and Yemen earned the final three qualification places for next year's Asian Cup on Tuesday.
Malaysia, Singapore slide in FIFA rankings
Malaysia and Singapore fell one spot each in the latest FIFA rankings to reach historical lows of 175th and 173rd respectively.
Malaysia coach Tan prepared for wild ride
Tan Cheng Hoe says he's prepared for 'anything and everything' as coach as he tries to turn around a team who haven't won a match in more than a year.
Tan needs time to 'recover' Malaysia - Ong
Malaysia Under-23 boss Ong Kim Swee says he is confident of a bright future working with Tan Cheng Hoe, the new head coach of the senior team.
Winless coach Nelo Vingada exits Malaysia
Malaysia head coach Nelo Vingada resigned on Wednesday following just seven winless months in charge, and six defeats in seven matches.
Malaysia promote Tan Cheng Hoe to coach
Former assistant Tan Cheng Hoe was named the new head coach of Malaysia on Thursday, just a day after the resignation of Portugal's Nelo Vingada.
Asian Cup will spark football boom - AFC
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) have revealed ambitious plans to use the expanded 2019 Asian Cup to make football Asia's number one sport.
Faris beaten by Nagasaki to top FAS award
Home United's Faris Ramli was pipped to S.League Player of the Year by Kento Nagasaki, of Albirex Niigata (S) at the inaugural FAS Nite 2017 on Monday
FIFA rankings: Malaysia fall to record low
Malaysia's miserable year got even worse as they fell four places, below Singapore, and dropped to an all-time low FIFA ranking of 174.
JDT ace Hariss to benefit from MSL rule
The Malaysia Super League will introduce a squad place for an ASEAN player in 2018, which helps Singapore midfielder Hariss Harun who returns to JDT.
Mou couldn't stop Malaysia defeats - Satia
Not even Jose Mourinho could have led Malaysia to Asian Cup victories over North Korea and Lebanon, says ex-national boss B. Satianathan.
Hong Kong fans renew anthem protest
Before the match against Lebanon, some turned their back on flag as China's anthem was played.
Winless Sundram to focus on Suzuki Cup
Coach V. Sundramoorthy is now looking ahead to the 2018 AFF Suzuki Cup after Singapore failed in their quest to qualify for the 2019 Asian Cup.
Philippines blow chance to make Asian Cup
Philippines blew a chance to seal their place at the 2019 AFC Asian Cup as they laboured to a 0-0 draw in Nepal and will now have to wait until March.
Singapore fold after Irfan injury vs. Bahrain
Singapore's hopes of qualifying for the 2019 AFC Asian Cup went up in smoke after a disappointing 3-0 home defeat to Bahrain on Tuesday night.
Winless Vingada wants to stay for AFF Cup
Malaysia boss Nelo Vingada has vowed to fight on, despite failing to win any of his first seven matches and wants to stay on for the 2018 AFF Cup.
Singapore to show 'fire and desire' - Hariss
Singapore vice-captain Hariss Harun wants Singapore to show 'fire and desire' in Tuesday's Asian Cup qualifier vs. Bahrain at the National Stadium.
Malaysia lose again, exit Asian Cup race
Malaysia are officially out of contention for a place at the 2019 AFC Asian Cup after North Korean striker Kim Yu-song's first half hat trick.
TMJ to review Malaysia flops, boss Vingada
FAM boss TMJ will discuss the Malaysia national team after the second game of their Asian Cup qualifying double header vs. North Korea on Monday.
Lebanon 'stronger' than Bahrain - Sundram
Head coach V. Sundramoorthy insists Singapore have a strong chance of beating group leaders Bahrain in Tuesday's 2019 AFC Asian Cup qualifier.
Malaysia to ring changes for Asian qualifier
Nelo Vingada will ring the changes for Malaysia's Asian Cup qualifier against North Korea on Monday after Friday's 4-1 defeat to the same opponents.
Hong Kong may face action on China boos
Disgruntled football fans run the risk of further action being taken against the Hong Kong Football Association by the Asian Football Confederation.
Malaysia thrashed 4-1 by North Korea
Malaysia's 2019 AFC Asian Cup qualifying hopes lie in tatters after they were outclassed in a 4-1 defeat to North Korea.
Hafiz Sujad: 'I want to score more goals'
Tampines Rovers winger Hafiz Sujad is raring to go for Singapore, and targeting more goals, in upcoming internationals against Lebanon and Bahrain.
AFC Cup Q Ladder
| Group A | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyrgyz Republic | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | +6 | 13 |
| India | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | +6 | 13 |
| Myanmar | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 8 |
| Macau | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | -12 | 0 |
| Group B | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Lebanon | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | +10 | 16 |
| North Korea | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | +3 | 11 |
| Hong Kong | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -3 | 5 |
| Malaysia | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | -10 | 1 |
| Group C | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Jordan | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | +11 | 12 |
| Vietnam | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | +6 | 10 |
| Afghanistan | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | -3 | 6 |
| Cambodia | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | -14 | 3 |
| Group D | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Oman | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | +23 | 15 |
| Palestine | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | +22 | 15 |
| Maldives | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | -8 | 6 |
| Bhutan | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | -37 | 0 |
| Group E | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Bahrain | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | +12 | 13 |
| Turkmenistan | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 10 |
| Chinese Taipei | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | -5 | 9 |
| Singapore | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | -6 | 2 |
| Group F | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Philippines | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | +5 | 12 |
| Yemen | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | +2 | 10 |
| Tajikistan | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | +1 | 7 |
| Nepal | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | -8 | 2 |