Persepolis and Vissel Kobe shine as AFC eChampions League Elite kicks off

Fri, 25 Apr, 2025

Persepolis and Vissel Kobe shine as AFC eChampions League Elite kicks off

Jeddah: The inaugural AFC eChampions League Elite kicked off at the King Abdullah Sports City Sports Hall in Jeddah on Thursday with 16 teams vying to etch their names in history as the first-ever winners of the highly anticipated event.

Persepolis SC and Al Nassr were the stars on the opening day from the West region, while Vissel Kobe produced the most standout performance in the East.

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Preview - QF: Al Hilal SFC (KSA) v Gwangju FC (KOR)

Sat, 26 Apr, 2025

Preview - QF: Al Hilal SFC (KSA) v Gwangju FC (KOR)

Jeddah: Al Hilal SFC and Gwangju FC are equally confident of their chances when they face off in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 quarter-finals at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium on Friday. 

Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal are seeking a record-extending fifth continental title while Korea Republic’s Gwangju are determined to continue turning heads in their debut appearance on the continental stage.

Reis: Underestimate Gwangju at your own peril

Thu, 24 Apr, 2025

Reis: Underestimate Gwangju at your own peril

Jeddah: Isnairo Reis Silva Morais has warned that Gwangju FC are determined to prove their worth in the AFC Champions League Elite™ Finals Jeddah 2025, starting with their last eight face-off with Al Hilal SFC on Friday.

Popularly known as Reis, the Brazilian said Gwangju’s performances in their continental debut deserve respect and even a little fear - especially after their amazing comeback against Japan’s Vissel Kobe in the Round of 16.

Neves cautious but expects Al Hilal to persevere

Thu, 24 Apr, 2025

Neves cautious but expects Al Hilal to persevere

Jeddah: Ruben Neves has no doubt that if Al Hilal SFC want to go all the way in the AFC Champions League Elite™ Finals Jeddah 2025, the four-time champions must produce their best against Gwangju FC in their quarter-final showdown on Friday.

The midfielder, in acknowledging the unpredictability of knockout stage cup competitions, is nonetheless confident the Saudi Arabian side will book their semi-final spot.

QF - Al Hilal SFC (KSA) v Gwangju FC (KOR): Facts & Figures

Thu, 24 Apr, 2025

QF - Al Hilal SFC (KSA) v Gwangju FC (KOR): Facts & Figures

Jeddah: Al Hilal SFC will meet Gwangju FC in the quarter-finals of the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 on Friday.

It promises to be an enticing affair, with Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal seeking a fifth Asian title while debutants Gwangju of Korea Republic are determined to extend their fairytale run.

Ahead of the tie at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium, the-AFC.com crunches up the numbers.

Q-finals: The showdowns

Thu, 24 Apr, 2025

Q-finals: The showdowns

Jeddah: The AFC Champions League Elite™ Finals Jeddah 2025 is all set to kick off with the first quarter-final to be played on Friday. 

Determined performances took the teams through to the last eight stage and with the tournament entering its final stretch, the-AFC.com highlights one player per side who will be expected to play a leading role in their quarter-final showdowns as their respective clubs seek continental glory.