Ex-Afghan chief banned five years, fined by FIFA

Ex-Afghan football chief Mohammad Hanif Sediqi Rustam has been banned for five years for violations relating to the abuse of female players.

3/10 Chhetri sums up uninspired India

India were punished for yet another slow start and showed little promise going forward in their loss to Oman.

Igor Stimac must back up style with substance

The Aghanistan result summed up the Stimac era perfectly -- glimpses of potential, moments of quality but no final product.

Doungel rescues a point as India remain winless

India's winless run in the World Cup qualifiers continued after a 1-1 draw with Afghanistan.

Sunil Chhetri 3/10 as wasteful India salvage draw against Afghanistan

India's attack struggled to find their mark as a wasteful India required a 93rd minute equaliser to claim a point against Afghanistan.

Tough conditions await India in must-win game vs Afghanistan

Lack of goals from open play and defensive injuries are a big concern of India ahead of the crucial qualifier against Afghanistan.

Afghanistan coach 'disgusted' with FIFA over scandal

The coach of the Afghanistan women's football team criticised FIFA and its president Gianni Infantino in the aftermath of an abuse scandal.

FIFA bans Afghan official for life for sexual abuse

FIFA bans Afghan FA boss after abuse reports

FIFA has provisionally banned the head of the Afghanistan Football Federation following accusations of sexual and physical abuse of female players.

Afghan FA head suspended over abuse claims

President Ashraf Ghani ordered an investigation after it was alleged that some players had been molested by football federation officials.

Afghanistan probing abuse of women's players

The report in the British newspaper cited senior figures associated with the team as saying the abuse took place at the federation's headquarters.

AFC: Sundram ponders options for Bahrain

Coach V. Sundramoorthy has a selection dilemma about whether to persist with Singapore's new central defenders or go back to more experienced options.

Ong praises Malaysia's improved defence

A resolute performance in defence left Malaysia coach Ong Kim Swee a contented man following the 1-1 draw with Afghanistan on Tuesday night.

Malaysia draw, score first goal since June

Substitute Hadin Azman popped up with a first-half injury time header as Malaysia shared the honours in a 1-1 draw with Afghanistan at Shah Alam.

Malaysian players 'last AFF Cup chance'

Malaysia's Ong Kim Swee has challenged his players to impress against Afghanistan in a final shop window opportunity before November's AFF Suzuki Cup.

Hazwan fit, Khairul injured in Malaysia side

Malaysia striker Hazwan Bakri has been cleared to play in Tuesday's home friendly vs. Afghanistan, but defender Khairul Helmi Johari will be out.