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Quest for glory to ignite in #ACLTwo

Tue, 08 Sep, 2026

Quest for glory to ignite in #ACLTwo

Kuala Lumpur: The contenders in the AFC Champions League Two 2026/27™ will have their sights set on the ultimate prize as they target a winning start on the opening matchday, which kicks off on September 15 (Tuesday).

Previously known as the AFC Cup™, Asia’s second-tier men’s competition was revamped to its current name from the 2024/25 season and is taking place for the 22nd occasion.

China PR legend Fan urges players to maximise opportunities

Thu, 27 Aug, 2026

China PR legend Fan urges players to maximise opportunities

Kuala Lumpur: China PR legend Fan Zhiyi has urged players set to compete in the AFC Champions League Two 2026/27™ to embrace the opportunity and give everything on the continental stage.

Affectionately known as “General Fan”, the former defender knows what it takes to perform at the highest level, having captained China PR to their only FIFA World Cup appearance in 2002, which was after he had become the first Chinese star to be named AFC Player of the Year in 2001.

Tolic praises patient Persib; Esteva proud despite heartbreak

Tue, 01 Sep, 2026

Tolic praises patient Persib; Esteva proud despite heartbreak

Soreang: Head coach Igor Tolic felt Persib Bandung were deserving winners after their patience and defensive discipline earned the Indonesian side 1-0 victory over Manila Digger FC and a place in the AFC Champions League Two 2026/27™ Group Stage.

Mariano Peralta struck in the 88th minute to settle a difficult contest on Monday, with Tolic pleased with the way his side limited Manila Digger’s opportunities while remaining composed in search of the breakthrough.

PS - Persib Bandung (IDN) 1-0 Manila Digger FC (PHI)

Mon, 31 Aug, 2026

PS - Persib Bandung (IDN) 1-0 Manila Digger FC (PHI)

Soreang: Mariano Peralta’s late goal gave Persib Bandung a 1-0 win over Manila Digger FC on Monday to secure the Indonesia outfit the last ticket to the AFC Champions League Two 2026/27™  Group Stage. 

The forward’s 88th-minute strike sees Persib joining Korea Republic’s FC Seoul, Australia’s Melbourne Victory FC and Vietnam’s The Cong - Viettel FC in Group E, which kicks off on September 16.

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Al Houti expects Kuwait SC to shine

Wed, 26 Aug, 2026

Al Houti expects Kuwait SC to shine

Kuala Lumpur: Saad Al Houti stood tall during the golden era of Kuwait and the former national team captain believes the glory days can be regained, starting with Kuwait SC’s participation in the AFC Champions League Two 2026/27™.

Three-time AFC Cup™ winners, Kuwait SC qualified for the upcoming AFC Champions League Two after hoisting the AFC Challenge League 2025/26™ trophy in May and Al Houti is confident the only club he played for will hold their own against higher quality opposition. 

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#ACLTwo - Group Stage Draw finalised

Tue, 18 Aug, 2026

#ACLTwo - Group Stage Draw finalised

Kuala Lumpur: The 32-strong cast for the AFC Champions League Two 2026/27™ discovered their opponents following the Group Stage Draw in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Tuesday.

The 22nd edition of Asia’s second-tier men’s competition will kick off its thrilling group battles - to be played in a home-and-away round-robin format - on September 15.

#ACLTwo - Group Stage Draw: Facts & Figures

Fri, 14 Aug, 2026

#ACLTwo - Group Stage Draw: Facts & Figures

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Champions League Two 2026/27™ is set to be a mesmerising affair with the Group Stage Draw to take place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Tuesday.

The third edition of the revamped competition will see the teams bidding to follow in the footsteps of 2024/25 winners Sharjah FC of the UAE and 2025/26 champions Gamba Osaka of Japan. The-AFC.com highlights several key facts and figures ahead of the Draw.

Road to glory begins: #ACLTwo contenders to discover Group Stage fate

Tue, 21 Jul, 2026

Road to glory begins: #ACLTwo contenders to discover Group Stage fate

Kuala Lumpur: The cast for the AFC Champions League Two (ACL Two) 2026/27™ will learn their Group Stage opponents on August 18 (Tuesday) when the draw ceremony takes place at 2pm at the Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia.

Featuring 32 clubs, the 22nd edition of Asia’s second-tier men’s competition will kick off its thrilling group battles—to be played in a home-and-away round-robin format—on September 15.

Rashid salutes East Bengal resilience

Thu, 13 Aug, 2026

Rashid salutes East Bengal resilience

Kolkata: Mohammed Rashid played a major role in helping East Bengal FC oust Al Arabi SC to advance to the AFC Champions League Two 2026/27™ Group Stage and the captain was pleased with how the team responded to changing game dynamics.

East Bengal were staring at defeat with minutes left to play and trailing to Anayo Iwuala’s opener for Al Arabi but Rashid came to the rescue with a precise free-kick for Javi Gupta to nod home to take the game into extra-time.

Things got even better for Rashid as he volleyed in a stunning goal in the first half of extra-time but the captain refused to take the entire plaudits.