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PS: Gangwon FC (KOR) 0-1 Gamba Osaka (JPN)

Tue, 11 Aug, 2026

PS: Gangwon FC (KOR) 0-1 Gamba Osaka (JPN)

Gangneung: Gamba Osaka secured their place in the league phase of the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ on Tuesday as Gaku Nawata’s extra-time strike earned the J1 League side a 1-0 win over hosts Gangwon FC from Korea Republic.

Nawata scored 13 minutes into extra-time for the reigning AFC Champions League Two™ title-holders after neither side had managed to find a way through during the regulation 90 minutes.

Osaka will join compatriots Kashima Antlers, Vissel Kobe, Kashiwa Reysol and Kyoto Sanga in the draw for the league phase, which has been expanded from 24 to 32 teams, in Kuala Lumpur on August 18.

Gangwon were eliminated despite dominating for long periods against a Gamba side that exhibited obvious signs of rustiness in a match that was played after just one week of action in the new J1 League season.

East Asia Wrap: Chengdu stumble but stay top; Kashima launch title defence with thriller

Mon, 10 Aug, 2026

East Asia Wrap: Chengdu stumble but stay top; Kashima launch title defence with thriller

Tokyo: Chengdu Rongcheng suffered defeat but retained top spot in China PR, while FC Seoul were held again in Korea Republic as Ulsan HD closed the gap to seven points with victory over Pohang Steelers.

In Japan, defending champions Kashima Antlers began their title defence with a dramatic victory as the new J.League campaign got underway.

Sano makes PSV step up

Mon, 10 Aug, 2026

Sano makes PSV step up

Kuala Lumpur: Japan international Kodai Sano’s upward trajectory continues after the central midfielder moved from NEC Nijmegen to PSV Eindhoven.

Three seasons with NEC saw the 22-year-old become a regular with 84 appearances and the former Fagiano Okayama player will now ply his trade under new boss Peter Bosz.

Townsend continues Thai adventure; NEOM unveil trio

Sun, 09 Aug, 2026

Townsend continues Thai adventure; NEOM unveil trio

Kuala Lumpur: Former England international Andros Townsend will continue his career in Thailand after joining PT Prachuap, while Saudi Arabia’s NEOM SC strengthened significantly with the additions of Georgios Masouras, Mohannad Abu Taha and Khalil Al Absi.

Shabab Al Ahli, Sharjah, Fagiano Okayama, PSIM Yogyakarta and Bhayangkara Presisi Lampung FC were also active as clubs across Asia continued fine-tuning their squads.

Tomiyasu joins Kamada at Palace

Sat, 08 Aug, 2026

Tomiyasu joins Kamada at Palace

Kuala Lumpur: Crystal Palace announced the signing of Japan defender Takehiro Tomiyasu on a free transfer on Friday, joining fellow international Daichi Kamada at the Premier League club.

The 27-year-old former Arsenal player is manager Pierre Sage's second signing of the summer transfer window, following the arrival of defender Oscar Mingueza.

Tomiyasu, capable of playing at full-back and centre-back, spent the second half of last season at Dutch giants Ajax.

Yokota to power up Rangers; Irvine chooses Cerezo

Thu, 06 Aug, 2026

Yokota to power up Rangers; Irvine chooses Cerezo

Glasgow: Japanese winger Daisuke Yokota aims to create "special memories" after joining Scottish Premiership club Rangers from Hannover 96 on Wednesday.

Yokota has agreed a three-year contract with the option of a further season. The deal is worth a reported initial £2.75 million, plus add-ons.

Heo joins Bayern academy; Sailors add Mance

Sat, 01 Aug, 2026

Heo joins Bayern academy; Sailors add Mance

Kuala Lumpur: Korea Republic goalkeeper Heo Jae-won has secured a move to Bayern Munich’s academy, while Singapore champions Lion City Sailors have strengthened their attacking ranks with the signing of Antonio Mance.

Clubs in Japan, Vietnam, Qatar and Korea Republic were also active with Taito Kanda, Iuri Castillo, Kalvin Luong, Abdullah Al Sulaiti, Ruben Macedo and Kim Min-ho completing moves.

Hashioka links up with Gladbach; Lee off to Darmstadt

Fri, 31 Jul, 2026

Hashioka links up with Gladbach; Lee off to Darmstadt

Kuala Lumpur: Asian stars continue to pick Germany as their preferred destination with Daiki Hashioka and Lee Ho-jae the latest to confirm moves there.

Borussia Monchengladbach have signed Daiki Hashioka on a season-long loan from Czech champions Slavia Prague, with the deal including an option to buy the Japan international.

Japan to host AFC U23 Asian Cup 2028™

Thu, 30 Jul, 2026

Japan to host AFC U23 Asian Cup 2028™

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Executive Committee officially ratified a series of major hosting and regulatory decisions, including the confirmation of Japan as the host of the 2028 edition of the AFC U23 Asian Cup™, which will serve as Asia’s qualifiers for the Los Angeles 2028 Summer Olympics.

Japan secured the hosting rights following a competitive bidding process that included submissions from Jordan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Qatar, and Uzbekistan as well as the United Arab Emirates, who subsequently withdrew earlier this year.

Sailors capture Phaeton; Ko inks Dewa deal

Thu, 30 Jul, 2026

Sailors capture Phaeton; Ko inks Dewa deal

Kuala Lumpur: Lion City Sailors have bolstered their attacking ranks with the signing of Guadeloupe international Matthias Phaeton, while Korea Republic defender Ko Myeong-seok has completed a move to Indonesia’s Dewa United.

David Aizawa has also left J.League outfit Vissel Kobe for Division 2 side Oita Trinita on loan, with Melbourne City adding Brazilian midfielder Matheus Rossetto to their squad.

Kobe get Takahashi; Lacerda moves to Kawasaki

Wed, 29 Jul, 2026

Kobe get Takahashi; Lacerda moves to Kawasaki

Kuala Lumpur: Vissel Kobe have secured midfielder Issei Takahashi from JEF United Chiba, while Kawasaki Frontale strengthened their forward line with the signing of Brazilian striker Derik Lacerda.

JEF United, K League clubs Busan IPark and Hwaseong FC and Emirati side Kalba Football Club were also active in the transfer market, completing additions ahead of their respective domestic campaigns.

Premier League for Maeda, Lee returns to Spain

Sun, 26 Jul, 2026

Premier League for Maeda, Lee returns to Spain

Kuala Lumpur: Ipswich signed Japan forward Daizen Maeda from Scottish champions Celtic while Korea Republic international Kang-In Lee has joined Atletico Madrid from France’s Paris Saint-Germain.

Maeda agreed a three-year contract with the newly-promoted Premier League club after four and a half years with Celtic where he lifted five Scottish titles, three Scottish Cups and two Scottish League Cups.

The 28-year-old scored 79 goals in 212 appearances for Celtic and was a member of the Japan squad that reached the last 32 at the FIFA World Cup 2026 before losing to Brazil.