Asian Cup

Oman Oman secured top spot in AFC Asian Cup qualifying Group A with a straightforward 3-1 triumph over Singapore on Wednesday.

Mathew Leckie Australia welcome winger Mathew Leckie and defender Josh Risdon back from injury for their clash with Uzbekistan at the Asian Cup.

Iran Iraq forward Justin Meram claimed his team's win over Palestine is the blueprint for a successful Asian Cup for the 2007 champions.

Mathew Leckie Australia's players will not find out their team against United Arab Emirates until the day of their clash with the Asian Cup hosts.

Sardar Azmoun Sardar Azmoun underlined his status as Iran's star attraction as Carlos Queiroz's side made light work of Vietnam in a 2-0 Asian Cup win.

Massimo Luongo Australia will be expected to claim the AFC men's Team of the Year award for 2015 after lifting the Asian Cup on home soil in January.

Ange Postecoglou Determined not to overwork his players, Australia coach Ange Postecoglou says he will make changes for the clash against Oman on Tuesday.

Japan Japan began their Asian Cup defence with a 4-0 thrashing of tournament debutants Palestine in Newcastle on Monday.

Iraq Iraq will face a tricky local rival when they look to secure a berth in the Asian Cup quarter-finals on Tuesday.

Oman Oman claimed in a 1-0 win over Kuwait in their final Asian Cup game on Sunday.