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Shaikh Salman: Naegohyang Women’s FC's title quest underscores the rising prestige of #AWCL

Sat, 23 May, 2026

Shaikh Salman: Naegohyang Women’s FC's title quest underscores the rising prestige of #AWCL

Kuala Lumpur: Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has praised Naegohyang Women’s FC on their landmark achievement after the DPR Korea club secured the AFC Women’s Champions League 2025/26™ title with a 1-0 victory over Tokyo Verdy Beleza in the Final at the Suwon Sports Complex in Korea Republic on Saturday.

The AFC President highlighted the maiden champions’ clinical performance throughout the tournament, which culminated in them lifting the trophy as only the second-ever winners of Asia’s premier women's club competition whilst also extending his commendations to the runners-up for their valiant display in reaching their first ever Final.

Ri hails remarkable Naegohyang

Sat, 23 May, 2026

Ri hails remarkable Naegohyang

Suwon: Ri Yu Il was immensely proud of his Naegohyang Women’s FC side after they upstaged Tokyo Verdy Beleza to lift the AFC Women’s Champions League 2025/26™ trophy on Saturday.

Kim Kyong Yong’s 44th minute strike was the difference between the two teams in a contest which the DPR Korea club -formed only in 2012 - produced undeniably their best performance of the competition.

Kim strike steers Naegohyang to glory

Sat, 23 May, 2026

Kim strike steers Naegohyang to glory

Suwon: Naegohyang Women’s FC created history after defeating Japan's Tokyo Verdy Beleza 1-0 to win the AFC Women’s Champions League 2025/6™ title at Suwon Sports Complex on Saturday.

Kim Kyong Yong struck in the 44th minute as Ri Yu Il’s side - the first women’s club team from DPR Korea to compete at the continental level - booked their ticket to the FIFA Women’s Champions Cup 2027.

Preview - Final: Tokyo Verdy Beleza (JPN) v Naegohyang Women’s FC (PRK)

Sat, 23 May, 2026

Preview - Final: Tokyo Verdy Beleza (JPN) v Naegohyang Women’s FC (PRK)

Suwon: Naoki Kusunose and Ri Yu Il are ready to play all their cards in the highly-anticipated AFC Women’s Champions League 2025/26 final between Tokyo Verdy Beleza and Naegohyang Women’s FC on Saturday.

Kusunose’s Tokyo Verdy hold the advantage, having beaten their opponents in the group stage this season but Ri believes his side have improved tremendously since that meeting last November.

An added incentive the sides is victory will mean representing Asia in the FIFA Women’s Champions Cup 2027.

Naegohyang will be prepared, says Kim

Fri, 22 May, 2026

Naegohyang will be prepared, says Kim

Suwon: Kim Kyong Yong is under no illusion of the task that awaits Naegoyhang Women’s FC in the AFC Women’s Champions League 2025/26 final against Tokyo Verdy Beleza on Saturday but has vowed that the DPR Korea side will be ready. 

Having already lost to the Japan outfit in the group stage, the 24-year-old knows there is no room for error for the DPR Korea side at Suwon Sports Complex if they are to claim a first continental title.

Final - How they stack up: Tokyo Verdy Beleza (JPN) v Naegohyang Women’s FC (PRK)

Fri, 22 May, 2026

Final - How they stack up: Tokyo Verdy Beleza (JPN) v Naegohyang Women’s FC (PRK)

Suwon: Nothing will be left to chance when Tokyo Verdy Beleza and Naegohyang Women’s FC face off in the AFC Women’s Champions League 2025/26™ final on Saturday.

Tokyo Verdy’s Naoki Kusunose and his Naegohyang counterpart Ri Yu Il will no doubt be pouring over footage to find the margins to achieve victory as the-AFC.com takes a look at how these two teams have played in their run to the final.

Asia’s best learn Morocco 2026 challengers

Thu, 21 May, 2026

Asia’s best learn Morocco 2026 challengers

Zurich: The stage is set for Asia's finest to challenge for the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Morocco 2026 following the Official Draw in Zurich on Thursday.

The 24-team tournament will run from October 17 to November 7, with Asia represented by four sides.

Naegohyang make Ri proud

Wed, 20 May, 2026

Naegohyang make Ri proud

Suwon: Head coach Ri Yu Il was beaming with pride after his Naegohyang Women’s FC overcame a stiff test to edge Suwon FC Women 2-1 in a gripping AFC Women’s Champions League 2025/26™ semi-final contest on Wednesday.

The DPR Korea club battled back from a goal down to advance to a final encounter against Japan’s Tokyo Verdy Beleza on Saturday.

S-final: Naegohyang fight back to book spot

Wed, 20 May, 2026

S-final: Naegohyang fight back to book spot

Suwon: Naegohyang Women’s FC came from behind to edge Suwon FC Women 2-1 in a pulsating AFC Women’s Champions League 2025/26™ semi-final at the Suwon Sports Complex on Wednesday.

The victory takes DPR Korea's Naegohyang into a mouthwatering final against Japan's Tokyo Verdy Beleza, who ended the challenge of last season’s runners-up Melbourne City FC in the other semi-final.

Preview - S-final: Naegohyang Women’s FC (PRK) v Suwon FC Women (KOR)

Wed, 20 May, 2026

Preview - S-final: Naegohyang Women’s FC (PRK) v Suwon FC Women (KOR)

Suwon: Park Kil-young is looking to maximise home ground advantage when Suwon FC Women meet Naegohyang Women’s FC in the AFC Women’s Champions League 2025/26™ semi-finals on Wednesday.

The Suwon head coach is counting on a reinforced squad and match fitness - with the domestic WK League underway - to power them to victory on home soil.

Naegohyang’s Kim, Suwon’s Ji relishing face-off

Tue, 19 May, 2026

Naegohyang’s Kim, Suwon’s Ji relishing face-off

Suwon: The challenge of reaching the final of the AFC Women’s Champions League 2025/26™ is being embraced keenly by Naegohyang Women’s FC’s Kim Kyong Yong and Ji So-yun of Suwon FC Women.

The teams meet in the semi-finals at Suwon Sports Complex on Wednesday with both players optimistic of their respective chances.

Shaikh Salman honours five-star DPR Korea on record victory

Mon, 18 May, 2026

Shaikh Salman honours five-star DPR Korea on record victory

Kuala Lumpur: Following the thrilling conclusion of the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026™, Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President, has extended his warmest congratulations to DPR Korea for securing an unprecedented fifth continental crown after defeating rivals Japan 5-1 at the Suzhou Sports Centre Stadium.

Prior to Sunday’s Final, both teams stood deadlocked as the joint-most decorated nations with each holding four titles. With this monumental victory, DPR Korea retained the coveted silverware to stand tall as the most celebrated team in the competition's history.