Fri, 30 Oct, 2026

#AWCL - Preview: Group Stage

Kuala Lumpur: The Group Stage of the AFC Women's Champions League 2026/27™ will be contested over the coming week and fans can expect spectacular action.

Naegohyang Women’s FC will be defending their title but the side from DPR Korea are set to be tested with 11 other teams also eyeing the coveted trophy.

The three group winners and runners-up, together with the two best third placed sides will advance to the quarter-finals.

The-AFC.com previews the Group Stage, which will be played as single leg matches in the centralised venues of Yangon, Kolkata and Qarshi.

Quest for #AWCL glory to spark with Group Stage showdowns

Thu, 17 Sep, 2026

Quest for #AWCL glory to spark with Group Stage showdowns

Kuala Lumpur: The hunt for ultimate success in the AFC Women’s Champions League (AWCL) 2026/27™ begins on November 1 (Sunday) when the Group Stage comes to life with the opening matchday.

A cast of 12 contenders will be on show at the third edition of the Continent’s premier women’s club competition and has been split into three groups of four clubs each to contest a single round-robin centralised league that runs until November 7.

Hopefuls discover #AWCL Group Stage challengers

Thu, 03 Sep, 2026

Hopefuls discover #AWCL Group Stage challengers

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Women’s Champions League 2026/27™ is set for take-off following the conclusion of the Group Stage Draw at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.

The 12 clubs were divided into three groups of four, with DPR Korea's Naegohyang Women’s FC aiming to defend their title.

#AWCL Group Stage thrillers to be determined

Mon, 31 Aug, 2026

#AWCL Group Stage thrillers to be determined

Kuala Lumpur: The contenders for the AFC Women’s Champions League 2026/27™ will discover their Group Stage fate on September 3 (Thursday) at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

A cast of 12 clubs has been finalised following the conclusion of the Preliminary Stage—which witnessed a record number of participants—on Sunday, ahead of the third edition of the Continent’s premier women’s club tournament.

Group Stage cast decided

Mon, 24 Aug, 2026

Group Stage cast decided

Kuala Lumpur: The cast for the AFC Women’s Champions League 2026/27™ Group Stage was finalised on Sunday, with six teams booking their tickets.

They join defending champions Naegohyang Women’s FC of DPR Korea, Melbourne City FC (AUS), Hwacheon KSPO WFC (KOR), INAC Kobe Leonessa (JPN), Beijing Jingtan Football Club (CHN) and Ho Chi Minh City Women’s FC (VIE), with the Group Stage Draw scheduled for September 3.

PS - Group C: Banaat FC (UAE) 0-7 PFC Nasaf (UZB)

Mon, 24 Aug, 2026

PS - Group C: Banaat FC (UAE) 0-7 PFC Nasaf (UZB)

Qarshi: Uzbekistan’s PFC Nasaf became the final team to confirm their spot in the AFC Women’s Champions League 2026/27™ Group Stage after defeating Banaat FC 7-0 on Sunday.

The win saw Nasaf stay perfect in Group C with three wins and head coach Botir Kodirkulov can start looking forward to bettering last season’s run to the quarter-finals.

PS - Group E: Al Nassr Club (KSA) 12-0 FC CSKA Dushanbe (TJK)

Mon, 24 Aug, 2026

PS - Group E: Al Nassr Club (KSA) 12-0 FC CSKA Dushanbe (TJK)

Hisor: Clara Luvanga netted a stunning seven goals as Al Nassr Club overwhelmed Tajikistan’s FC CSKA Dushanbe 12-0 to wrap up their AFC Women’s Champions League 2026/27™ Preliminary Stage Group E fixtures in style on Sunday.

Hessa Al Isa added three to move the Saudi Arabia side to five points while Dushanbe finished with three defeats.

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