Preview – 2021 AFC Champions League: Group I

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Preview – 2021 AFC Champions League: Group I

Tashkent: Uzbekistan's capital welcomes Japanese champions Kawasaki Frontale, Korea Republic's Daegu FC, United City FC of the Philippines and China PR's Beijing FC to Group I of the 2021 AFC Champions League with the action kicking off on Saturday.

Three J1 League titles in the past four years and leading the way this time, Kawasaki will look to bring domestic dominance to the continent, while Daegu return for a second time, Beijing rely on youthful zest and United City are set to make their long-awaited debut in the AFC Champions League.

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Group G: Nagoya Grampus edge Johor Darul Ta'zim in AFC Champions League opener

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Group G: Nagoya Grampus edge Johor Darul Ta'zim in AFC Champions League opener

Bangkok: Nagoya Grampus of Japan earned a hard-fought 1-0 win over Malaysia’s Johor Darul Ta’zim in Group G of the 2021 AFC Champions League on Tuesday.

After a goalless first half, Hiroyoki Abe broke the deadlock after the restart at the Rajamangala National Stadium in Bangkok to earn Nagoya three valuable points.

Group G: Pohang Steelers see off Ratchaburi for perfect start to AFC Champions League campaign

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Group G: Pohang Steelers see off Ratchaburi for perfect start to AFC Champions League campaign

Bangkok: Pohang Steelers of Korea Republic got their 2021 AFC Champions League campaign off to a fine start after defeating Thailand’s Ratchaburi FC 2-0 in Group G on Tuesday.

Boris Tashchy opened the scoring for Pohang Steelers in the 11th minute while Lim Sang-Hyub added their second nine minutes from time to give the K-League 1 side all three points.

Preview - Playoff: Shanghai Port in the way as Kaya FC chase AFC Champions League dream

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Preview - Playoff: Shanghai Port in the way as Kaya FC chase AFC Champions League dream

Bangkok: Kaya FC-Iloilo are one step away from making their AFC Champions League debut but perennial contenders Shanghai Port FC stand in their way as the China PR club aim to make a sixth consecutive appearance in the tournament. 

The winners of the playoff tie at the Pathum Thani Stadium tomorrow will advance to Group F, where they will join hosts BG Pathum United of Thailand, defending champions Ulsan Hyundai FC of Korea Republic and Vietnam's Viettel FC.

Preview – 2021 AFC Champions League: Group H

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Preview – 2021 AFC Champions League: Group H

Tashkent: The kick off to the 2021 AFC Champions (East) is now just days away with the four teams in Group H beginning their campaigns in Uzbekistan on Friday. 

And it's a group with plenty of pedigree as two-time AFC Champions League winners Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors of Korea Republic and 2008 champions Gamba Osaka of Japan lead the cast. The pair are joined by Thailand's Chiangrai United, who return for the second successive year, and Singaporean debutants Tampines Rovers.

Preview – 2021 AFC Champions League: Group J

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Preview – 2021 AFC Champions League: Group J

Buriram: Thailand's Buriram Stadium will see hosts Port FC welcome China PR's Guangzhou FC, Hong Kong champions Kitchee SC and Cerezo Osaka of Japan to Group J of the 2021 AFC Champions League with the action set to kick off on Thursday.

The 2021 edition sees Port make their long-awaited debut in the AFC Champions League while Kitchee return for the first time since 2018 boasting a continental superstar with a record in his sights.

2021 AFC Champions League (East): Five Forwards in Form 

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

2021 AFC Champions League (East): Five Forwards in Form 

Kuala Lumpur: As the big kick off to the 2021 AFC Champions League rapidly approaches, the-AFC.com takes a look at the strikers who are poised to make a difference in the eastern side of the continent.

With no shortage of attacking talent on display, we shine the spotlight on five frontmen who are on fire in their clubs’ domestic campaigns and could be set to bring those hot streaks onto the Asian stage in this year's continental club competition.