Countdown begins for inaugural AFC eChampions League Elite

Mon, 24 Mar, 2025

Countdown begins for inaugural AFC eChampions League Elite

Kuala Lumpur: In just a month’s time, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) will unveil its latest venture in the digital realm with the inaugural AFC eChampions League Elite (eACL Elite), set to take place from April 24 to 28, 2025, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Following the remarkable success of the AFC eAsian Cup, which took place in Doha during the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™, the eACL Elite is set to add to the excitement of the AFC Champions League Elite™ Finals Jeddah 2025, where the Continent’s eight best teams will convene for the centralised knockout stage from April 25 to May 3.

Preview - Group B: Kuwait v Oman

Mon, 24 Mar, 2025

Preview - Group B: Kuwait v Oman

Ardhiyah: Kuwait will be wary of a buoyant Oman when the sides meet in Group B of the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26 on Tuesday.

Both teams will head into the tie having played to draws on Thursday, Kuwait letting slip a two-goal lead against Iraq in the closing minutes while Oman fought back to hold Korea Republic 1-1.

Preview - Group C: Indonesia v Bahrain

Mon, 24 Mar, 2025

Preview - Group C: Indonesia v Bahrain

Jakarta: Indonesia will count on home ground advantage to power them past Bahrain when the sides meet in Group C of the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26 on Tuesday.

Indonesia suffered a 5-1 loss to Australia while Bahrain fell 2-0 against Japan on Thursday, results which were body blows to their hopes of qualifying automatically for next year's FIFA World Cup.

Preview - Group A: IR Iran v Uzbekistan

Mon, 24 Mar, 2025

Preview - Group A: IR Iran v Uzbekistan

Tehran: Islamic Republic of Iran will expect maximum points when they host Uzbekistan in Group A of the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26 on Tuesday.

Team Melli only need a point to confirm a fourth consecutive appearance at the FIFA World Cup while victory for Uzbekistan will see them drawing level on 19 points with Iran.

Preview - Group C: China PR v Australia

Mon, 24 Mar, 2025

Preview - Group C: China PR v Australia

Hangzhou: China PR and Australia will spare no effort in their bid for maximum points when they face off in Group C of the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26 on Tuesday.

Australia will head into the tie second in the standings while China PR, despite being rooted at the bottom, still have an outside of qualifying automatically for next year's FIFA World Cup.

Preview - Group B: Palestine v Iraq

Mon, 24 Mar, 2025

Preview - Group B: Palestine v Iraq

Amman: Iraq will be desperate to get back to winning ways when they face Palestine in Group B of the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26 on Tuesday.

Two late goals salvaged a 2-2 draw with Kuwait on Thursday, a result which saw Iraq relinquish second spot to Jordan with only the top two teams to advance automatically to the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Preview - Group A: Kyrgyz Republic v Qatar

Mon, 24 Mar, 2025

Preview - Group A: Kyrgyz Republic v Qatar

Bishkek: Luis Garcia will expect another three points when Qatar travel to face Kyrgyz Republic for their AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26 Group A tie on Tuesday.

It is a match both sides have to win with Qatar still having a chance of bagging an automatic qualifying spot while Kyrgyz Republic need to finish a minimum fourth to advance to the playoffs.