For Syrian clubs, securing a place in continental competition has increasingly become only the beginning of the struggle. In recent seasons, teams have entered AFC tournaments after losing sponsors and key players, scrambling to finance international travel and rebuilding squads only weeks before decisive matches. In 2024, Syrian league and cup winners Al-Futowa approached the … Continue reading Surviving for the AFC Challenge League: How Syria’s ‘Uncrowned Champions’ Made It to Bishkek