Gamba Osaka’s historic triumph draws high praise from AFC President

Sun, 17 May, 2026

Gamba Osaka’s historic triumph draws high praise from AFC President

Kuala Lumpur: Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has extended his warmest congratulations to Gamba Osaka following their 1-0 victory over Al Nassr Club in the AFC Champions League Two 2025/26™ Final at the King Saud University Stadium in Riyadh on Saturday.

Defying an intense atmospheric challenge away from home, the landmark victory marks Gamba’s first major continental trophy since their famous 2008 AFC Champions League™ campaign. With this triumph, the Japanese side wrote an unprecedented chapter by becoming the first club in the East region to capture both the top-tier and second-tier titles in AFC club football.

Hummet strikes as Gamba stun Al Nassr to lift trophy

Sun, 17 May, 2026

Hummet strikes as Gamba stun Al Nassr to lift trophy

Riyadh: Deniz Hummet’s strike secured Gamba Osaka a stunning 1-0 win over Al Nassr Club in the final of the AFC Champions League Two 2025/26™ at the King Saud University Stadium on Saturday.

Saudi Arabia’s Al Nassr just could not find a way past Gamba’s defence as the Japanese side tasted continental glory for the first time since lifting the AFC Champions League™ trophy in 2008.

Defeat meant heartbreak for Al Nassr, who were determined to be the first side from Saudi Arabia to win the AFC Champions League Two.

Gamba’s Issam Jebali named MVP

Sun, 17 May, 2026

Gamba’s Issam Jebali named MVP

Riyadh: Issam Jebali was named the Most Valuable Player of the AFC Champions League Two 2025/2026™ after helping Gamba Osaka to the title with a series of influential performances throughout their campaign.

The Tunisian forward delivered crucial goals during the knockout stage and played a pivotal role in Saturday’s final against Al Nassr Club of Saudi Arabia.

Tampines’ Buhagiar scoops Top Goalscorer Award

Sun, 17 May, 2026

Tampines’ Buhagiar scoops Top Goalscorer Award

Riyadh: Trent Buhagiar secured the AFC Champions League Two 2025/26™ Top Goalscorer Award for his eight-goal haul in Tampines Rovers’ journey to the quarter-finals.

Blessed with blistering pace, the Gosford native began his campaign with a brace against Philippines’ Kaya FC.–Iloilo, opening Singaporean side Tampines’ account three minutes before the half-time whistle in their 2-1 defeat of BG Pathum United of Thailand.