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Knockout Stage cast finalised

Sat, 24 Oct, 2026

Knockout Stage cast finalised

Kuala Lumpur: The quarter-finalists for the AFC Challenge League 2026/27™ were decided following the conclusion of the Group Stage on Saturday.

The two-leg last eight ties are scheduled to be played in March, 2027.

Group E: New Taipei City Hang Yuan FC (TPE) 1-2 Kasuka FC (BRU)

Sun, 25 Oct, 2026

Group E: New Taipei City Hang Yuan FC (TPE) 1-2 Kasuka FC (BRU)

Yangon: Kasuka FC saved their best for last after they handed New Taipei City Hang Yuan FC a 2-1 defeat in their concluding AFC Challenge League 2026/27™ Group E tie on Saturday.

The defeat was a blow for Hang Yuan as only a victory would have taken them into the quarter-finals, with both teams exiting with three points each.

Group D: Tainan City FC (TPE) 1-1 Yangon United FC (MYA)

Sun, 25 Oct, 2026

Group D: Tainan City FC (TPE) 1-1 Yangon United FC (MYA)

Samarinda: Tainan City FC booked their place in the knockout stage of the AFC Challenge League 2026/27™ following a 1-1 draw with Yangon United in their Group D tie on Saturday.

The result meant both sides ended with a point each, with Chinese Taipei’s Tainan advancing due to a superior goal difference. Borneo FC Samarinda topped the group with a maximum six points. 

Group E: Manila Digger FC (PHI) 4-0 Shan United FC (MYA)

Sat, 24 Oct, 2026

Group E: Manila Digger FC (PHI) 4-0 Shan United FC (MYA)

Yangon: Manila Digger FC are through to the knockout stage of the AFC Challenge League 2026/27™ following a 4-0 win against Shan United FC in their Group E tie on Saturday.

The win confirmed Manila as Group E winners, advancing to the quarter-finals on seven points while Shan United - on four points - will need Kasuka FC to deny New Taipei City Hang Yuan FC a victory in the later match to qualify for the knockout stage.

#ACLElite - MD3: 5 things to look out for

Fri, 23 Oct, 2026

#ACLElite - MD3: 5 things to look out for

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday Three of the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/2027™ beckons as the 32 clubs resume their bids for continental glory.

A gap has already started developing in both zones and with the matches to come thick and fast, there is no room for error for all 32 teams.

The-AFC.com highlights five things to look out for with matches to be played across the continent from Monday to Wednesday.

#AsianCup - Facts & Figures

Fri, 23 Oct, 2026

#AsianCup - Facts & Figures

Kuala Lumpur: Anticipation continues to build for the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™, with the action set to kick off in slightly over two months.

The upcoming edition is set to be another fiesta of Asian football and the-AFC.com takes a trip down memory lane to highlight some fascinating facts and figures.

#ACLElite Matchday Predictor: Key Outcomes to Predict for Matchday Three

Fri, 23 Oct, 2026

#ACLElite Matchday Predictor: Key Outcomes to Predict for Matchday Three

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ Matchday Predictor returns for Matchday 3, giving fans another opportunity to put their football knowledge to the test.  

With fresh prediction challenges, exciting prizes and more twists expected across Asia’s premier club competition, every detail could make the difference.

Group C: FC Goa (IND) 1-2 Qadsia SC (KUW)

Sat, 24 Oct, 2026

Group C: FC Goa (IND) 1-2 Qadsia SC (KUW)

Hawally: Hamza Khaba starred with a brace as Qadsia SC secured a 2-1 win over FC Goa on Friday to finish top of Group C of the AFC Challenge League 2026/27™.

Kuwait’s Qadsia completed their campaign with three wins as they cruised into the quarter-finals while India’s Goa were eliminated. 

Group A: Nigeria 3-1 DPR Korea

Sat, 24 Oct, 2026

Group A: Nigeria 3-1 DPR Korea

Rabat: DPR Korea suffered a shock 3-1 defeat to Nigeria in their concluding FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Morocco 2026 Group B tie on Friday.

The loss, however, didn't prove too costly as the two-time defending champions still topped the group ahead of Nigeria, with Poland also finishing on six points.

Group A: Al Ittihad Ahli of Aleppo (SYR) 2-1 Paro FC (BHU)

Sat, 24 Oct, 2026

Group A: Al Ittihad Ahli of Aleppo (SYR) 2-1 Paro FC (BHU)

Thimphu: A late strike from Mohammad Rihanieh earned Al Ittihad Ahli of Aleppo a hard-fought 2-1 win over Paro FC in their AFC Challenge League 2026/27™ Group A tie on Friday. 

The Syrian side finished behind Lebanon’s Al Ansar FC in the standings, booking their place in the quarter-finals as the best second-placed side from the three West Zone groups.  

Group B: FC Istiklol (TJK) 0-2 Homs Al Fidaa SC (SYR)

Sat, 24 Oct, 2026

Group B: FC Istiklol (TJK) 0-2 Homs Al Fidaa SC (SYR)

Hisor: Continental debutants Homs Al Fidaa SC booked their place in the AFC Challenge League 2026/27™ knockout stage with a perfect record after defeating Tajikistan’s Istiklol FC 2-0 in their concluding Group B match on Friday.

The Syrian outfit capped a dream campaign with a maximum nine points while 2012 champions Istiklol closed theirs with a single win.

Group C: Fortis FC (BAN) 3-1 FC Regar-TadAZ (TJK)

Sat, 24 Oct, 2026

Group C: Fortis FC (BAN) 3-1 FC Regar-TadAZ (TJK)

Hawally: Fortis FC closed their AFC Challenge League 2026/27™ campaign on a positive note after they fought back to defeat FC Regar-TadAZ 3-1 in Group C on Friday.

The Bangladesh and Tajikistan sides finished on three points each as they bade farewell to the competition.