Saudi Arabia finish on top in latest AFC Men’s Club Competitions Ranking

Mon, 19 May, 2025

Saudi Arabia finish on top in latest AFC Men’s Club Competitions Ranking

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) today confirmed the latest AFC Men’s Club Competitions Ranking 2024/25 following the conclusion of the season, with Saudi Arabia continuing to lead the way.

With a total of 119.957 points, the West Asians are perched in pole position, with Japan in second place and Korea Republic ranked third.

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#ACLTwo - Facts & Figures

Tue, 20 May, 2025

#ACLTwo - Facts & Figures

Singapore: The curtains came down on a thrilling AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 with Sharjah FC defeating Lion City Sailors 2-1 in the final at the Bishan Stadium on Sunday.

It was a tournament that had it all and as we wait in anticipation for the next edition, the-AFC.com highlights some key facts and figures from the season just past.

#AWCL - Semi-finals - Players to Watch

Mon, 19 May, 2025

#AWCL - Semi-finals - Players to Watch

Wuhan: The AFC Women's Champions League™ 2024/25 enters the business end with the semi-finals set to take place on Wednesday.

With China PR’s Wuhan Jiangda Women’s FC, Ho Chi Minh City Women’s FC of Vietnam, Korea Republic’s Hyundai Steel Red Angels Women’s FC and Melbourne City FC of Australia the sides in the hunt for the prestigious honour of being Asia’s best, the-AFC.com picks out two key players from each of the four semi-finalists.

Myeong-jin confident Red Angels will go all the way

Mon, 19 May, 2025

Myeong-jin confident Red Angels will go all the way

Wuhan: Kim Myeong-jin is certain Hyundai Steel Red Angels have what it takes to win the inaugural AFC Women’s Champions League™ crown as they prepare to face Australia’s Melbourne FC in their semi-final on Wednesday.

The midfielder has enjoyed a dream debut in the continental contest, scoring the winning goal in just her second game for the club after coming off the bench in Red Angels’ quarter-final clash against Islamic Republic of Iran’s Bam Khatoon FC. Now, she’s confident of delivering again as she looks to steer her side all the way to the title.

Stott determined to drive Melbourne to glory

Mon, 19 May, 2025

Stott determined to drive Melbourne to glory

Wuhan: Melbourne City FC captain Rebekah Stott has set her sights on victory in the AFC Women's Champions League™ 2024/25 as the ideal antidote to her side’s domestic disappointment as the A-Leagues side prepares to face Hyundai Steel Red Angels FC in the semi-finals on Wednesday.

Stott and her teammates missed out on a place in the A-Leagues Grand Final last week with a 1-0 loss to Central Coast Mariners in the semi-finals, but the New Zealand international is hoping success at continental level will prove to be the perfect remedy.

AFC President pays tribute to history-makers Sharjah FC

Mon, 19 May, 2025

AFC President pays tribute to history-makers Sharjah FC

Kuala Lumpur: Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has congratulated Sharjah FC on securing their maiden Asian club title after the United Arab Emirates side defeated Lion City Sailors FC 2-1 in the AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 Final at a capacity-filled Bishan Stadium on Sunday.

The visitors broke the deadlock with a quarter of the game left but were hit by an equaliser in added time, only to grab an even later goal in the 97th minute to settle a dramatic final and lay their hands on the coveted trophy.