Kuwait’s participation in the 2019 Asian Cup formally came to a close today with the FIFA council deciding not to lift its ban on the West Asian nation. Kuwait was initially banned by FIFA in October 2015 but the AFC…
Toufic Ali the villain once again. Shabab Al-Khaleel fell to a 1-0 defeat to Al-Ahed in the first leg preliminary playoff of the Arab Club Championship. The host’s 53rd goal came courtesy of a Toufic Ali blunder who spilled an…
With the new year upon us here are our five wishes for Palestinian Football in 2017… 1. Qualify for the 2019 Asian Cup Before qualifying, Palestine will have to find out their opponents and things are still up in the…
Palestine’s national team played a somewhat impromptu friendly against CD Palestino earlier this month and when the dust settled Al-Fida’i emerged comfortable 3-0 winners. Here are three quick takeaways from the national team’s win… Highlights The Barakat Effect It’s undeniable that who…
Shabab Al-Khalil is loaded with Palestinian NT players This morning, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) conducted the draw for the 2017 AFC Cup. This edition marks the fourth consecutive participation for Palestinian clubs. It was announced yesterday that Shabab Al-Khalil…
Al-Suwaiq: Oman Pro League Runners-up in 2015/16 The Asian Football Confederation has revealed, following a draw, that Shabab Al-Khalil will face Omani side Al-Suwaiq in the AFC Cup playoff stage. Shabab Al-Khalil will host the first leg of the encounter…
The AFC Competitions Committee has revealed allocations for upcoming Asian competitions in 2017 and 2018. The Member Associations ranking take into account results of the national team (30%) and club teams in Asian competitions (70%). For the latest period (2014-16),…
Mahmoud Eid is the only holdover from the 2015 Asian Cup Heading into 2017, what does Palestine’s core look like? AND how close are we to fielding a team that can not only qualify for UAE 2019 but do some…
Imad Zatara (L) one of many fighting for a position in Palestine’s midfield. Heading into 2017, what does Palestine’s core look like? AND how close are we to fielding a team that can not only qualify for UAE 2019 but…
Palestine’s Starting XI (vs. Malaysia June 16th, 2015) Heading into 2017, what does Palestine’s core look like? AND how close are we to fielding a team that can not only qualify for UAE 2019 but do some serious damage? The…
