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.