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PS: FC Dordoi (KGZ) 1 (7)-(8) 1 Homs Al Fidaa SC (SYR)

Wed, 12 Aug, 2026

PS: FC Dordoi (KGZ) 1 (7)-(8) 1 Homs Al Fidaa SC (SYR)

Bishkek: Syria’s Homs Al Fidaa SC survived a stern test to beat FC Dordoi of Kyrgyz Republic 8-7 on penalties to qualify for the AFC Challenge League 2026/27™ Group Stage on Tuesday.

The match at Dolen Omurzakov Stadium saw both teams tied 1-1 after extra-time with the shootout going into sudden death after the first 10 penalties were netted.

PS: Fortis FC (BAN) 1-0 FC Muras United (KGZ)

Tue, 11 Aug, 2026

PS: Fortis FC (BAN) 1-0 FC Muras United (KGZ)

Dhaka: Fortis FC of Bangladesh secured their AFC Challenge League 2026/27™ Group Stage berth after defeating Kyrgyz Republic’s Muras United 1-0 at the Bashundhara Kings Arena on Tuesday.

Fortis broke the deadlock after a goalless first half with Mohammad Ibrahim scoring off a wonderful layoff from Pa Omar Babou to seal the win.

Central & South Asia Wrap: Alga’s unbeaten run broken; Fergana maintain lead

Mon, 10 Aug, 2026

Central & South Asia Wrap: Alga’s unbeaten run broken; Fergana maintain lead

Bishkek: Alga Bishkek’s 17-match unbeaten run finally came to a halt in Kyrgyz Republic while Neftchi Fergana remained steady at the top in Uzbekistan.

The action in the Durand Cup continues to gain momentum in India, so join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the past week's domestic action across Central and South Asia.

Prosinecki sees bright future for Kyrgyz football

Mon, 03 Aug, 2026

Prosinecki sees bright future for Kyrgyz football

Riyadh: Robert Prosinecki knew he was stepping into a unique challenge when he accepted the role of Kyrygz Republic head coach.

Convinced by the potential of the Central Asian side, Prosinecki didn’t require much convincing and the 57-year-old Croat is now plotting Kyrgyz Republic’s AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ challenge.

Central, South & West Asia Wrap: Al Ansar emerge Lebanese champions; Istiklol crash to first defeat in Tajikistan

Mon, 03 Aug, 2026

Central, South & West Asia Wrap: Al Ansar emerge Lebanese champions; Istiklol crash to first defeat in Tajikistan

Bishkek: Al Ansar lifted the Lebanese Premier League title with victory over Nejmeh as the much-delayed 2025/26 season finally concluded on Sunday. 

FC Istiklol fell to their first Tajik League defeat in 12 outings while Neftchi Fergana saw their lead in the Uzbekistan Super League whittled down to a point.
 
Reigning Durand Cup champions NorthEast United FC opened their title defence with an emphatic win in India, so join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the past week's domestic action across Central, South and West Asia.

Central & South Asia Wrap: Alga remain unbeaten; Durand Cup kicks off

Mon, 27 Jul, 2026

Central & South Asia Wrap: Alga remain unbeaten; Durand Cup kicks off

Bishkek: Five-time champions Alga Bishkek, who last won in 2002, continued their unbeaten run in the Kyrgyz Premier League while titleholders Neftchi Fergana held steady in the Uzbek Super League. 

Last season’s Indian Super League champions East Bengal SC lost in their opening Durand Cup 2026 clash while the Sri Lanka Super League kicked off, so join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the past week's domestic action across Central and South Asia.

AFC Grassroots Day 2026 unites Asia’s football communities – Part 2

Mon, 20 Jul, 2026

AFC Grassroots Day 2026 unites Asia’s football communities – Part 2

Kuala Lumpur: The 13th Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Grassroots Day brought communities together across the Continent as 45 Member Associations (MAs) celebrated the beautiful game and engaged thousands of participants in a showcase of football's power to inspire, connect and include.

Held annually on May 23, this year's events once again coincided with FIFA's World Football Week, reinforcing the AFC's support for the United Nations' Football for the Goals initiative and its shared commitment to advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through football.
 
Join us at the-AFC.com for the second part of a series (Part 1 can be found here) that highlights how MAs embraced the AFC Grassroots Day 2026 with creativity and enthusiasm.

Central & South Asia Wrap: Muras move to the top; Paro pull ahead

Mon, 20 Jul, 2026

Central & South Asia Wrap: Muras move to the top; Paro pull ahead

Bishkek: Muras United overcame titleholders FC Bars Issyk-Kul to take over the Kyrgyz Premier League top spot while Neftchi Fergana resumed their winning ways after a two-month break in the Uzbek Super League.

Paro FC are on a hot streak in Bhutan, so join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the past week's domestic action across Central and South Asia.

#U17WAC - Stage set for China 2027 Qualifiers

Thu, 16 Jul, 2026

#U17WAC - Stage set for China 2027 Qualifiers

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup™ China 2027 is all set for take off following the conclusion of the Qualifiers Draw at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.

The 30 teams - two more than the previous record of 28 from the 2019 Qualifiers - were divided into eight groups - six of four and two of three - to contest a single round-robin centralised league from October 5 to 11.

Each group winner will advance to the Finals, joining the quartet of teams that have qualified directly as the top four finishers from the 2026 campaign: defending champions DPR Korea, runners-up Japan, and semi-finalists Australia and China PR.

KFU Statutes - Edition 2026 (Russian)

KFU Statutes - Edition 2026 (English)

Central & South Asia Wrap: Newcomers Asia Talas signal intentions

Mon, 01 Jun, 2026

Central & South Asia Wrap: Newcomers Asia Talas signal intentions

Bishkek: Newly-promoted Asia Talas FC continue to make waves in Kyrgyz Republic with strong finishes while three-time champions FK Arkadag are edging closer to wrapping up another successful season in Turkmenistan.

Paro FC appear to be back to their winning ways after a poor start in Bhutan, so join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the past week's domestic action across Central and South Asia.