Saudi Arabia stay top in latest AFC Men’s Club Competitions Ranking

Tue, 19 May, 2026

Saudi Arabia stay top in latest AFC Men’s Club Competitions Ranking

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) confirmed its latest AFC Men’s Club Competitions Ranking on Tuesday, following the conclusion of the 2025/26 season.

Saudi Arabia continue to lead the way, with Japan and Korea Republic occupying second and third place respectively.

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Al Ahli Saudi savour glory again

Sun, 26 Apr, 2026

Al Ahli Saudi savour glory again

Jeddah: Substitute Feras Al Brikan struck six minutes into extra time to earn 10-man Al Ahli Saudi FC a 1-0 win over FC Machida Zelvia on Saturday as the Saudi Pro League side retained their title at the AFC Champions League Elite Finals Jeddah 2026™.

Al Brikan hit the winner from close range after Matthias Jaissle’s side had seen Zakaria Hawsawi sent off in the 68th minute and the title holders were forced to battle on against the Japanese side.

Victory means Al Ahli are the first team to retain the title since cross-Jeddah rivals Al Ittihad Club won the second of their two AFC Champions League crowns in 2005 by defeating Al Ain FC of the United Arab Emirates.

Kuroda: Machida will learn from bitter lesson

Sun, 26 Apr, 2026

Kuroda: Machida will learn from bitter lesson

Jeddah: Go Kuroda has vowed that FC Machida Zelvia will gain from the heartbreak of losing 1-0 to Al Al Saudi FC in the final of AFC Champions League Elite Finals Jeddah 2026™ on Saturday.

After having matched their star-studded opponents stride for stride, the Japanese side eventually succumbed in extra time to Feras Al Brikan’s strike as Al Ahli successfully retained their title.

#ACLElite - Facts & Figures

Tue, 28 Apr, 2026

#ACLElite - Facts & Figures

Jeddah: The curtain came down on the AFC Champions League Finals Jeddah 2026™ with Al Ahli Saudi FC defeating FC Machida Zelvia 1-0 in a pulsating final.

It was a decider that had it all and the-AFC.com highlights several facts and figures that caught the eye from a tournament that more than lived up to expectation.

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.

#ACLTwo - Final: Facts & Figures

Wed, 13 May, 2026

#ACLTwo - Final: Facts & Figures

Riyadh: The AFC Champions League Two 2025/26™ final between Al Nassr Club and Gamba Osaka is set to be an explosive affair on Saturday.

Both teams displayed impressive form in advancing to the decider and ahead of their face-off at the King Saud University Stadium, the-AFC.com takes a look at some interesting facts and figures from both sides.

Kuwait SC lift title with stunning fightback

Thu, 14 May, 2026

Kuwait SC lift title with stunning fightback

Ardhiyah: Kuwait SC came from behind twice to defeat Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng FC 4-3 in the AFC Challenge League 2025/26™ final at the Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium on Wednesday.

Trailing 2-0 and 3-2, Kuwait SC roared before almost 44,000 fans to turn the tie around in extra time to lift the trophy, their fourth on the continental stage.

It was heartbreak for Cambodia's Svay Rieng as they finished runners-up for the second successive year but can walk tall after giving their best.